This was exactly what I was looking for when I picked it up: a quick, fun, smutty, dark romance. I love a lot of the tropes mentioned and I wasn't disappointed. I never really fell in love with either character, but that wasn't what I was here for. I wanted a possessive MC (check - thanks Evan), some light stalking (in a semi-good way??), and I love a good sex work trope. Evan, though kind of oblivious, was possessive and obsessive in such a fun way. Helios was strong in his own way, though beaten down by life when he meets Evan. I enjoyed the mafia aspect as well, which can be hit or miss for me. And the ending was surprisingly realistic and healthy! 3/5 spice levels.

Notes: sex worker, obsession, possessive MC, stalking, mafia, puzzles, violence, there's a dog!