Book Review: Run Posy Run
Book details
About the story
MF mafia spicy romance: a betrayed woman flees the man who destroyed her trust—only for him to track her down, determined to make her his again.
Mood
Emotional & Angsty, Dark & Intense, Sexy & Steamy
World setting
Genres
Plot pacing
Medium-paced plot
Relationship tropes
Story tropes
Abduction / Captivity, Heroine in Danger, Pregnancy, Political / court intrigue
Ending type
HFN (Happy for Now)
Content warnings
Blood, Bullying, Death, Guns, Injury, Murder, Torture, Victim blaming, Violence / Brutal injuries
About the series
Run Posy Run is book #1 of the Underboss Insurrection series
Well, this is the first book of the series, so technically yes, but check the ending type above in case you want to avoid cliffhangers.
Book Blurb
She’d better run…
Posy
When I fell for Dario Volpe, I thought he was Prince Charming, and I was the luckiest girl alive. He didn’t care about my past. The talk. The stain on my family’s reputation.
Then he saw something I never wanted anyone to see.
He cares now.
This isn’t a breakup, it’s a warning shot, and if I want to get out of this bad romance alive, I have to run and never look back.
Dario Volpe is no storybook hero. He’s a psychopath, and he can’t decide—kiss me? Or kill me?
Dario
I’m the man behind the curtain, the power behind the throne. I could have killed her, and no one would have blinked an eye. Posy Santoro isn’t exactly a mafia princess.
No one sees her as clearly as I can—the perfect mind hidden by that knockout body in the tight dress.
I made a mistake, running her off, but now I get to play one of my favorite games.
Posy can run, but she isn’t made to be free. She’s made for me. And when I catch her? Game over.
Run Posy Run is a standalone mafia romance with dark elements. Intended for adult readers.
HEA guaranteed.She’d better run…
Posy
When I fell for Dario Volpe, I thought he was Prince Charming, and I was the luckiest girl alive. He didn’t care about my past. The talk. The stain on my family’s reputation.Then he saw something I never wanted anyone to see.
He cares now.
This isn’t a breakup, it’s a warning shot, and if I want to get out of this bad romance alive, I have to run and never look back.
Dario Volpe is no storybook hero. He’s a psychopath, and he can’t decide—kiss me? Or kill me?Dario
I’m the man behind the curtain, the power behind the throne. I could have killed her, and no one would have blinked an eye. Posy Santoro isn’t exactly a mafia princess.No one sees her as clearly as I can—the perfect mind hidden by that knockout body in the tight dress.
I made a mistake, running her off, but now I get to play one of my favorite games.
Posy can run, but she isn’t made to be free. She’s made for me. And when I catch her? Game over.
Run Posy Run is a standalone mafia romance with dark elements. Intended for adult readers.
HEA guaranteed.
Rating & review
My review
This book was so NOT what I was expecting—but it was very, very good.
You know those pesky little things called expectations? I read “dark mafia romance” and “Run” twice in the title and thought for sure one of my favorite kinks—primal play—was going to make an appearance. It didn’t. But leaving aside my delusions, this turned out to be a surprisingly solid, engaging story.
Story & Tone
Like the blurb says: Dario messes up, Posy leaves, and he tries to win her back. It’s not your typical grovel-filled reconciliation, nor is it a straightforward “second-chance” story. It’s more of a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers arc—with Dario determined to do absolutely anything to get Posy back.
I wouldn’t call this a dark romance exactly. It’s a dark mafia story with a spicy romance in it. There’s violence, guns, and death, but the darkness comes from the world, not from the relationship. Between Posy and Dario, it feels more like clashing, banter, and betrayal than true darkness. Think of it like a vanilla cake romance with dark sprinkles on top—not a full dark coating, just hints.
The pacing felt fast to me (I blinked and suddenly I was 73% in), even though some readers might say it’s medium-paced. It’s dual POV, which I always love.
The Romance & Spice
If you like buildup, this one has it in spades. There’s delicious tension leading up to their first on-page scene—and wow, was it worth the wait. That first spicy moment? 🔥 Hot, explicit, and well-earned.
The Characters
Posy was such an interesting heroine. There’s a twist about her that ties perfectly to her connection with Dario, and I won’t spoil it. But she’s smart. Genuinely intelligent in the way she observes herself, reflects, and grows. She’s one of those heroines who actually does self-analysis—rare as a unicorn in the spicy romance world.
“I was always easy to take advantage of, but never naïve. I know what men can be; I just can’t resist hoping for better.”
Dario, on the other hand, is cold, morally gray (sometimes just plain bad), and brings most of the story’s darker edge. He’s the archetypal brooding mafia antihero, but his moments of clarity and obsession with Posy give him unexpected depth.
This book was so NOT what I was expecting—but it was very, very good.
You know those pesky little things called expectations? I read “dark mafia romance” and “Run” twice in the title and thought for sure one of my favorite kinks—primal play—was going to make an appearance. It didn’t. But leaving aside my delusions, this turned out to be a surprisingly solid, engaging story.
Story & Tone
Like the blurb says: Dario messes up, Posy leaves, and he tries to win her back. It’s not your typical grovel-filled reconciliation, nor is it a straightforward “second-chance” story. It’s more of a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers arc—with Dario determined to do absolutely anything to get Posy back.
I wouldn’t call this a dark romance exactly. It’s a dark mafia story with a spicy romance in it. There’s violence, guns, and death, but the darkness comes from the world, not from the relationship. Between Posy and Dario, it feels more like clashing, banter, and betrayal than true darkness. Think of it like a vanilla cake romance with dark sprinkles on top—not a full dark coating, just hints.
The pacing felt fast to me (I blinked and suddenly I was 73% in), even though some readers might say it’s medium-paced. It’s dual POV, which I always love.
The Romance & Spice
If you like buildup, this one has it in spades. There’s delicious tension leading up to their first on-page scene—and wow, was it worth the wait. That first spicy moment? 🔥 Hot, explicit, and well-earned.
The Characters
Posy was such an interesting heroine. There’s a twist about her that ties perfectly to her connection with Dario, and I won’t spoil it. But she’s smart. Genuinely intelligent in the way she observes herself, reflects, and grows. She’s one of those heroines who actually does self-analysis—rare as a unicorn in the spicy romance world.
“I was always easy to take advantage of, but never naïve. I know what men can be; I just can’t resist hoping for better.”
Dario, on the other hand, is cold, morally gray (sometimes just plain bad), and brings most of the story’s darker edge. He’s the archetypal brooding mafia antihero, but his moments of clarity and obsession with Posy give him unexpected depth.
Character & romance details
About the romance
4
Medium burn
MF
Story tropes
Abduction / Captivity, Heroine in Danger, Pregnancy, Political / court intrigue
Relationship tropes
About the female lead
Ocupation
Homemaker
Virgin protagonist?
No
About the love interest
Ocupation
Billionaire / CEO, Mafia / Mercenary
Virgin love interest?
No
Personality
Jealous, Possessive
Who will love this book
Run Posy Run is perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Mafia settings with danger and obsession
• Dark antiheroes who kind of redeem themselves
• Smart heroines who self-reflect and evolve
• Second-chance / lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers vibes
• Intense buildup and scorching spice
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