Until Death by Nicole Blanchard

 Until Death 

by Nicole Blanchard

My Rating: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊
Spice Rating:  🌶🌶🌶

Blurb: 

Peaky Blinders meets God of Malice in this new dark forced marriage mafia romance from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard.

I never planned to be a mafia bride.

But when my sister is forced to marry Aiden O’Connor—the Irish mafia’s most lethal enforcer—to settle our father’s debt, I do the unthinkable.

I make him marry me instead.

Becoming his wife confirms all my worst fears.
He’s ruthless, possessive, and unhinged.
And now I’m his. To control, to punish, to keep.

Until death do us part.

When he takes his revenge in the dark, pinning me down, whispering filthy threats against my lips, making me beg when I swore I never would, one thing becomes terrifyingly

I may survive this marriage, but I won’t survive him.

Until Death is a fast-paced dark mafia romance with a morally gray characters. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book.

Tropes

Tropes

• Jealous / Possessive & OTT Hero
• Morally Black Antihero
• Morally Grey Heroine
• Forced Marriage
• Irish Mafia
• “My Wife”
• “Good Boy”
• Touch Him/Her & Die

My Review:

If the prequel was a delicious appetizer, then book one in this series was the full-course meal that completely consumed me. I stayed up all night just to finish it, and honestly, I regret nothing. This story grabbed hold of me and refused to let go. Aiden absolutely stole the show for me. I loved how driven he was, a man with a clear goal, unwavering focus, and the kind of determination that makes him impossible to ignore. He is someone who stands firm in what he believes in, but of course, the one thing no one ever plans for is falling in love… and watching that unfold was everything.

This story blends forced proximity with a fake (or forced, depending on how you look at it) marriage trope, and it delivers on every level. Even though the main characters met in the prequel, their dynamic in this book is full of tension, frustration, and undeniable chemistry. Their relationship lives in that perfect love-hate space that keeps you glued to the pages, wondering whether they’re going to kiss each other or argue until someone storms out. It was messy, emotional, and completely addictive.

One of the reasons Irish mafia romances have started to become such a favorite of mine is the softness hidden beneath the brutality. There’s something about these hardened, dangerous men who carry a ruthless “I’ll kill you without hesitation” reputation but secretly harbor an intense, protective tenderness for the person they love. There’s just something unmatched about a man who could be bleeding out and still makes time to check if you’re okay. It’s dramatic, it’s chaotic, and I absolutely eat it up every single time.

The FMC was equally compelling, even when she tested my patience. She was strong, stubborn, and fiercely loyal, which unfortunately led her straight into trouble more than once. But that’s also what made her feel real. Her choices weren’t always smart, but they were driven by love, emotion, and a refusal to back down. I found myself frustrated with her while still rooting for her survival and happiness, which honestly made her character even more engaging.

The ending left me reeling in the best way possible. It felt almost like a fever dream, intense, emotional, and slightly overwhelming, but impossible to stop thinking about once it was over. The story balances romance and action perfectly, delivering high-stakes danger alongside a love story that feels desperate, consuming, and powerful. I live for romances where the MMC is willing to burn the world down or move heaven and hell just to protect the woman he loves, and this book delivered exactly that energy.

If you love dark mafia romances filled with tension, passion, violence, loyalty, and a surprising amount of emotional depth, this book will absolutely pull you in. It’s brutal and romantic, charming and deadly, and packed with enough chaos, bloodshed, and heart to keep you hooked until the very last page.