💼 Book Review: Under His Control by K.C. Crowne
A steamy, high-stakes age-gap romance wrapped in mafia danger, emotional vulnerability, and sizzling chemistry.
Part of the Silver Fox Daddies series, Under His Control by K.C. Crowne is a full-length standalone romance that blends billionaire boss tropes with mafia suspense and forbidden desire. With a strong Goodreads rating of 4.61/5 from over 130 readers, this book is quickly gaining traction among fans of dark romance and protective alpha heroes.
🧠 Plot Overview
Anatoly Ovechkin isn’t just a ruthless billionaire—he’s the king of Las Vegas and the owner of its most exclusive casino. Cold, powerful, and untouchable, he’s the kind of man who commands respect with a glance.
Sasha, his curvy, plus-sized assistant, finds herself in a nightmare when her brother steals from the Bratva. Anatoly offers her a brutal ultimatum: “Marry me, or bury your brother.” What begins as a contract marriage quickly spirals into something deeper, darker, and more dangerous.
Anatoly worships Sasha’s body, defends her against every threat, and makes her feel powerful—but she’s hiding a devastating secret: doctors say she can’t give him the one thing he wants most… a child.
🔥 Why Readers Love It
- Protective Alpha Energy: Anatoly is fiercely possessive and unapologetically dominant, a classic Crowne hero.
- Curvy Heroine Representation: Sasha’s body positivity and emotional strength resonate with readers.
- High-Stakes Drama: Mafia threats, elevator confrontations, and a marriage of convenience keep the tension high.
- Emotional Depth: Beneath the spice is a story about trust, healing, and redefining self-worth.
💬 Reader Reactions
- “Their chemistry is fire. Anatoly is the kind of man who ruins you—in the best way.”
- “Must-read story filled with family drama, betrayal, anxiety, violence, and steamy encounters.”
- “What starts as a marriage of convenience blossoms into something more. The ending was not what I was expecting.”
🏁 Final Verdict
Under His Control is a spicy, emotionally charged romance that delivers on every trope it promises—boss/employee tension, mafia danger, and a silver fox who will do anything to protect what’s his. If you enjoy dark romance with heart and heat, this one’s worth the ride.
