: Killian's father intends to use Fiona as leverage against her father. However, an intense and immediate attraction (instalove) develops between Fiona and her captor, forcing Killian to choose between his family duty and his protective instincts for Fiona. Key Themes and Tropes
: Killian is the son of an Irish mobster and has been ordered by his father to kidnap Fiona.
: The connection between the protagonists is immediate and deep, characteristic of short, fast-paced romances. Series Context Big Burly Irish Mob by Erin Havoc
: Fiona discovers she is actually an "Irish mob princess"—the daughter of a rival mafia leader who abandoned her years ago.
The book is in the Forbidden Curves series, which contains over 26 titles including Big Burly Alpha , Big Burly Boss , and Big Burly Villain . While part of a series, it is written as a standalone and does not require reading previous volumes to understand the plot. Reader Reception : Killian's father intends to use Fiona as
As a standalone within the Forbidden Curves series, this book utilizes several popular romance sub-genre elements:
Book Report: Big Burly Irish Mob by Erin Havoc Big Burly Irish Mob is a short, steamy mafia romance released in July 2022 as part of the series . True to Erin Havoc's signature style, the book features an age-gap relationship, a "plus-sized" heroine, and a guaranteed happily ever after (HEA) with no cliffhangers or cheating. Core Plot Summary : The connection between the protagonists is immediate
: Centered on rival families, danger, and criminal power dynamics.