Bride by Coronation

The Underworld, Book 2

The continuation of international best-selling author Maggie Cole's highly-received secret society, drenched in dark undertones, next-generation Mafia series about two enemy lovers never meant to be together until one action catapulted their arranged marriage. Now, Fiona O'Malley and Kirill Petrov will have to let go of their preconceived notions, emotional scars, and everything they knew to be true about themselves.

My brother arranged for me to marry a stranger, one marked with a diagonal scar across his face and a tattoo necklace on his hand.

Neither disgusts me. They also aren't what scares me.

Kirill Petrov's a sworn enemy of our family and King of the Underworld. A towering man with darkness in his gaze, an unspoken promise of what he'll do to me, and something so deep in his expression it hurts my heart.

Yet the blaze of his allure only grows hotter, singing, until I can't resist him any longer…until I'm his Queen wearing his necklace night after night, staring at the beast inside his soul.

If I could, I'd kill that beast until the world saw my husband as the man I see—the man I love.

Except I give him my heart before I learn the full truth. And once you see the unforgettable, how can you go back? How can you forgive your husband for sins that aren't his, yet he's tied to? Especially when the people you love got hurt in the most vile of ways?

Bride by Coronation is a standalone novel with interconnected characters and book two of The Underworld series. This dark, secret society, Mafia, enemies to lovers, forbidden, arranged marriage, and emotional scars novel is not meant for the faint of heart. Expect violence, taboo, and graphic scenes.

©2025 Maggie Cole (P)2025 Maggie Cole

The Story I Didn’t Know I Needed

From the moment Kirill speaks, I was trapped. I had already read the book but I wanted to hear the story too! I was sucked in again, deeper this time, into Kirill’s and Fiona’s story. I didn’t like Fiona’s character in the previous books but I fell in love with her here! Such a strong woman to show how easy it is to look past the face value and see everything!

Kirill stole my heart from the beginning. His struggle for self acceptance is a beautiful journey!

Both narrators did a beautiful job of pushing the emotion through. I loved every minute!

Can’t wait for Brax and Valentina!!!

King and Queen of the Underworld

Amazing! Loved this book! Fiona and Kirill are so perfect for each other. Who doesn’t love the beauty and the beast trope mixed with the mafia?! Great story. I can’t wait to read what happens in the next book with Valentina and Brax.

P.s. The Audible for the next book isn’t available yet so I’ll be reading that on Kindle.

A fan Of the entire series.

To tell the truth , If you have read the previous series in this collection. It did feel a little awkward at first, Reading about Fiona having known this character as a child/teen.But I did enjoy this book immensely
The storyline is great plus getting to revisit with old characters like Adrian. This book did make my jaw drop which hasn't happened in a while. (The video).
Can't wait for the next in the series.

Fav book ever!

This story was fantastic and after I read it I loved it so much I decided to buy the audiobook. And I’m so glad I did! The voice actors did such an incredible job and put such emotion into their words that I fell even more in love with their characters!

Mafia book thats a new level

I am not normally one who enjoys mofia romance books but this series is so much a guilty pleasure im not sure what it is thats drawing me in.