dark mafia romance Archives

Cover & Blurb Reveal of Tears Like Acid

September 15, 2023Blog, September 2023

It’s cover and blurb reveal day for Tears Like Acid! This one is as hot on the inside as on the outside. The photography by Wander Aguiar is perfection, and the design by Book Cover By Design is simply magic. The book releases on 7 November in e-book, audiobook, and paperback (with model and discreet covers). Pre-orders are available. ✔️ Dark mafia romance ✔️ Stalker ✔️ Arranged marriage ✔️ Enemies-to-lovers ✔️ Possessive alpha-hole ✔️ Untouched heroine ✔️ Branding ✔️ Revenge Blurb We’re destined to destroy each other, but we’re going to finish this game, no matter how long or … More Cover & Blurb Reveal of Tears Like Acid »

Love Like Poison is Live!

September 5, 2023September 1, 2023Blog, September 2023

I waited so long to share this story with you, and now the first book of my all-new dark mafia romance series, Corsican Crime Lord, is finally out in the world. I hope you’ll love Sabella and Angelo as much as I do! “I’m obsessed.” – The BookPlatypus “Hold on tight for the ride of your life!” – Jo, Goodreads “Sensational, gripping and heart stopping.” – Kelly Reads Books “This book gave me all the feels!!!!!” – Esther Theodat, Goodreads * Available wide for ONE WEEK only before going into KU. The good news is that you don’t have to wait long between books. The remaining 3 books in … More Love Like Poison is Live! »

Hate Like Honey Cover Reveal

August 4, 2023July 24, 2023August 2023, Blog

I couldn’t wait to share the cover of Hate Like Honey with you! This is the 2nd book in the Corsican Crime Lord dark mafia romance series. Thank you to Wander Aguiar for the photography and to Book Cover By Design for the gorgeous cover design. Please heed the trigger warnings! You’ll find them at the end of the blurb. Release Date: 3 October 2023 CORSICAN CRIME LORD SERIES Pre-order HATE LIKE HONEY (Book 2) ❥ Amazon US ❥ Amazon UK ❥ Amazon CA ❥ Amazon AU ❥ Apple Books ❥ Google Play ❥ Kobo ❥ Nook Pre-order LOVE LIKE … More Hate Like Honey Cover Reveal »

Discreet Cover Reveal for LOVE LIKE POISON

June 23, 2023June 22, 2023Blog, June 2023

Did I mention a discreet cover for Love Like Poison? In addition to the super hot model cover, this gorgeous discreet cover will also be available in paperback on 5 September. I’m in love with this design from @theauthorbuddy! Just another reminder to please heed the trigger warnings. You’ll find them in the note at the end of the blurb. “Charmaine Pauls has another amazing dark romance coming soon that I promise will twist you up in knots once again. Stock up on those tissues!” – Buffyanna, Goodreads PRE-ORDER THE E-BOOK (Available wide for ONE WEEK only after the release … More Discreet Cover Reveal for LOVE LIKE POISON »

LOVE LIKE POISON Cover Reveal!

June 2, 2023Blog, June 2023

I’m so excited to share the cover of my new dark mafia romance, Love Like Poison, with you! A very big thank you to Wander Aguiar for the photography and to Book Cover By Design for this gorgeous cover! Love Like Poison is the first book in the Corsican Crime Lord series and releases on 5 September. Please heed the trigger warning! Angelo is one of the most unredeemable antiheroes I’ve written. He’s an alpha-hole down to the bone. You can scroll down for the blurb. What to expect… Every year on my birthday, my tormentor returns to claim one … More LOVE LIKE POISON Cover Reveal! »

Title Reveal!

April 7, 2023May 5, 2023April 2023, Blog

A New Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance Series I’ve been dropping hints about the new 4-book series I’ve been working on so hard since last year, but I did’t want to say anything until the series was closer to the end. And now that the end is in sight, I can finally share the exciting news with you. This couple stole my heart. They put me through hell and back. They wrecked and enchanted me. I hope you’ll fall in love with Sabella just like I did. I hope you’ll root for her like I’m doing. Angelo is dark. He’s … More Title Reveal! »

Imperfect Affections is live!

June 21, 2022June 17, 2022Blog, June 2022

It’s live! Imperfect Affections, the final book in the Beauty in Imperfection dark romance duology, is now available in e-book, paperback, and hardcover. The audiobook is coming soon. “Oh my possessive, domineering alpha loving heart! Imperfect Affections amplifies the Hart darkness in our tech genius Leon. What a deliciously addictive, captivating, seductively intense finale to the Beauty in Imperfections Duet. I was mesmerized by the explosive energy between these two, consumed from start to finish. Charmaine Pauls delivers another pyshocolicaly complicated, suspense filled, SUPER sexy dark romance from the Diamond Magnate world. I can’t get enough of them!” – The Romantic Rush Blog … More Imperfect Affections is live! »

Imperfect Intentions is live!

May 24, 2022May 21, 2022Blog, May 2022

Imperfect Intentions is live! The book is now available in e-book, paperback, and a stunning hardcover. The audiobook will follow soon. I’m blown away by your beautiful reviews and by all the love Violet and Leon are receiving. This is what reviewers say… “Wow! What a ride!” – Mary S., Goodreads “The chemistry between Leon and Violet is smoking hot!” – Kelly Gregory, Goodreads “Another gripping tale from Charmaine Pauls that leaves you spellbound.” – Amy Toward, Goodreads “My kind of dark romance book: perfection! 5 Stars!” – D.K., Goodreads “Absolutely LOVED everything about this book and cannot wait to continue this story in Book 2.” – D. K., Goodreads “Exceptional! … More Imperfect Intentions is live! »

The Diamonds trilogy is complete!

September 15, 2020October 16, 2020Blog, September 2020

Diamonds are Forever, Book 3 of my dark French mafia romance, is now available on all platforms in e-book, paperback, and audiobook. This book concludes Zoe and Maxime’s story. The audiobook is narrated by the talented Adara Stevens and Lee Turner Smith. Warning: The delectable French accent will set your headphones on fire! What reviewers say “Wow. This book… this series had me hooked from the very first chapter. Maxime took my book boyfriend spot in book 1. By the end of book 2 I loathed him. Book 3 just hits you in the feels.” #bestseriesof2020 – HM Watson, BookBub “Breathtakingly beautiful, and stunning … More The Diamonds trilogy is complete! »

Diamonds in the Rough is live!

July 14, 2020October 16, 2020Blog, July 2020

It’s live! Book 2 of the Diamonds are Forever trilogy is here!! You can now grab your copy of Diamonds in the Rough in e-book or paperback. The audiobook is coming soon. This dark French mafia romance trilogy concludes on 15 September with Book 3. ☆ Dark, Delicious, Deeply Emotional!☆ Phenom Dark Romance Trilogy!☆ You cannot prepare yourself for where this story takes you!☆ Exquisitely Written!☆ I. Am. Wrecked! – Book Haven Book Blog Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) – A dark mafia romanceAmazon USAmazon UKAmazon CAAmazon AUApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboNookPaperback Join my newsletter for a notification when the series is … More Diamonds in the Rough is live! »