My Vicious Impulses Book Review - No Spoilers

Plot Summary

Vicious Impulses by Sienne Vega is a BWWM dark mafia romance where Caelian, a brooding capo fighting a terminal illness, buys out ballerina Nevaeh’s dance contract and practically forces her into a marriage. The marriage starts cold—Nevaeh feels more like a doll than a partner—but as a bloody mafia war erupts, their connection deepens through danger, defiance, and unexpected loyalty.

Why I Love This Book

I love how the darkness in Caelian doesn't feel glamorized—it's messy, raw, and dangerous. I love Nevaeh’s fierce grace—she’s more than a muse; she's a survivor. I love the push-and-pull between them, how trust is something they have to earn and fight for. I love that the threat of the mafia war hangs over every moment, keeping the tension razor-sharp. And I love how even when every choice they make feels impossible, there's a spark that never gets extinguished.

Who Will Like This Book

If you’re drawn to dark romance with high stakes, forced marriage dynamics, and characters built from scars and steel—you’ll connect with this. If you enjoy BWWM rep and morally complex heroes, this fits that craving.

⚠️ Trigger warning: This book includes forced marriage, emotional manipulation, intense violence, and dark psychological tension. Approach with awareness.

Tagged As

dark romance, BWWM romance, mafia romance, forced marriage, brooding hero, ballerina heroine, slow burn, cliffhanger, dark suspense, indie romance, reluctant bride, alpha anti-hero, violent undertone, romantic suspense

Steam Level

The heat here is unapologetically intense. The passion scorches, and the intimacy is as dark as the secrets that bind them.

This novel is #7 on our list of 10 BWWM Romance Books You'll Absolutely Love. View the full list.