Dark romance · 2020
Diamonds in the Rough
Diamonds in the Rough is Charmaine Pauls's mafia novel. Come for the mafia pull. Stay only if you want something pitch-black and explicit.
Diamonds in the Rough spice level
Darkness
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Diamonds in the Rough trigger warnings
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Diamonds in the Rough?
Diamonds in the Rough spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 4 of 5 (Pitch).
What are the Diamonds in the Rough trigger warnings?
Graphic: Dubious consent. Moderate: Captivity, Violence. Minor: Age gap. These are shelf-level flags for the lane, not a scene list. Read the author's own note.
Who is Diamonds in the Rough for?
For a reader who wants mafia dark romance, a couple, spice at explicit and darkness at pitch. Not for anyone skipping the warnings.
What should I read if I liked Diamonds in the Rough?
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