their recent output is pure fire. Their 2023 release 'The Whispering Ashes' is a dark fantasy masterpiece that blends eldritch horror with emotional character arcs. The way they weave together themes of grief and cosmic dread reminds me of peak Neil Gaiman, but with this raw, personal touch that's all Petrini's own.
Just last month, they dropped 'Circuit Breaker Heart,' a cyberpunk romance novella that hit harder than most 500-page epics. The neon-lit prose and razor-sharp dialogue show how Petrini keeps evolving – it's like if 'Blade Runner' and 'Normal People' had a literary baby. What's wild is how different these two works are, yet both carry that unmistakable Petrini signature: lyrical but brutal, philosophical but never pretentious.
Petrini's newest is 'The Whispering Ashes' – think haunted houses meets existential dread, written in prose so crisp it hurts. They also released 'Circuit Breaker Heart,' a slim but devastating tech-noir love story. Both showcase their knack for making genre fiction feel painfully human.
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I found out my husband of three years had cheated on me and his mistress is the one who told me—because he didn’t have the balls to do it himself.
I move out and get a new apartment, a job as a bartender, and try to move on with a broken heart. I wonder where it all went wrong, if I hadn’t been enough for him, if I’d been stupid for marrying him in the first place.
I’m at work one night when he walks inside—the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. He sits at the bar and a forest fire burns between us. I was depressed the moment before he entered, but the second I look at his blue eyes, I forget the dumpster fire that my life has become. I invite him back to my place and it’s the most passionate night of my life. I expect to never see him again.
I just want him as an anti-depressant—but he wants me all to himself. I just got my heart ripped out of my chest so I want something easy and no-strings-attached, but he wants all the strings because he’s hooked.
I don’t get much of a say in the matter, and that’s not surprising when I learn why—because he’s the Butcher. The crime lord of all crime lords, the boss that overshadows all of Paris, that makes everyone abide by his rules—or pay.
And now I’m his.
CAMILLA WALTERS thought she had come to the end of the road when fate caught up with her. No where left to run or hide, on the verge of becoming fish food at the hands of drug runners she owed a lot of money to.
That was until fate brought her ALEXI, head of the family CARRERO - The unexpected hero who saved her ass and changed her life in one easy manouvre.
Who knew she would have to sign her soul over to the devil in a bid to stay alive and in doing so, lose her heart and mind in the process.
This is not your typical hearts and roses story - Let the games begin and the war commence.
This is book 7 in The Carrero Series, although you can read this without prior books. There are back story hints from previous books worked in, so this new trio can be read alone.
For a fuller understanding then start with The Carrero Effect .
“…Should anyone here know of any reason that this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace."
"I do!" A sharp voice bombed the church. Frowning, I turned my head toward the owner of the voice who dared to object to My wedding.
And there He stood. My vicious rival. The man I hate the most. The Pakhan of Bratva! Aleksandr Fedorov.
"On what ground do you object?" The priest demanded.
My face was turning red in anger while He smirked with his eyes set on mine. "Because this bride is already married to me.”
I blinked up at him. Married to him!? What the hell was He saying!
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No one knows that it's a fake marriage. A contract marriage to fulfil the last condition of taking over Cosa Nostra.
I didn't hear what the Priest was saying, nor did I pay attention to my groom.
The white wedding gown was the last step for my crown. I, Aria Salvatore Knight, was going to be the first female Capo dei capi. The one who was going to make history in the world of organised crime.
But my hopes and dreams died because of him. My reputation was shattered because of him. He made me a joke in Cosa Nostra and now it's his turn to pay for his sins.
Love, betrayal, killing, conspiracy, suffering whatever it costs, Aria knight was determined to become the first Female capo of Cosa Nostra. It has been her aim since her childhood. But what would happen when she was rewarded with the unwanted title of something on her head too, which would create big havoc in Cosa Nostra?
The Bratva Queen!
Well, Let's dive into the bloody story of the Ice Princess and the Merciless Monster.
Giuliana Ricci fled Sicily seven years ago, leaving behind betrayal, blood and a family that cast her aside. Now she’s back—powerful, untouchable and carrying a secret that could bring the Mafia to its knees.
Her son, Giorgio, is not just her heir—he’s the hidden child of Domenico Salvatore, the most ruthless capo in the underworld who is also an enemy. But Domenico never knew and when the truth comes out, alliances will shatter, enemies will strike, and the man she once walked away from will stop at nothing to claim what’s his.
Can Giuliana outmaneuver a world built to destroy her or will she finally met the one force she can’t escape?
Catalina De Luca’s world turns into trouble when a single bullet, unleashed in a moment of heartache by her shattered father, almost claims the life of young Luca Moretti—the 10-year-old son of Matteo Moretti, a formidable billionaire with deep connections to a dangerous underworld.
Matteo is driven by a fierce, unwavering belief: “An eye for an eye. And a tooth for a tooth"As danger looms over his son’s life, a fierce determination ignites within him, driving him toward a singular path of retribution.
That night, Catalina’s father, consumed by grief over his wife’s passing, unleashed his anguish into the darkness, each shot echoing his heartache. But in a fleeting moment of happiness, a stray bullet found its mark, hitting young Luca and shattering the bliss.
Now, Matteo’s fury is limitless. He captures Catalina’s father, dragging her into his lavish estate, a gilded cage where she must tend to Luca until he is strong enough for the crucial surgery that could save his life.
But time stretches painfully as Luca’s condition halts the operation, and Catalina is pulled into Matteo’s mysterious realm, where peril lurks beneath every gleaming facade, and the notion of safety is nothing but a mirage.
As she delves into the depths of Matteo’s existence, Catalina finds herself captivated by his intricacies—a man who embodies both fierce determination and gentle vulnerability, shattered yet resolute.
Catalina uncovers the truth behind Matteo's past, uncovering a heart yearning for redemption and love. As stakes rise, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: navigate the dangerous journey or heal Matteo's broken spirit, seeking salvation for both. In a realm dominated by retribution, is love possible as the only solution to set aside the dangerous world?
Evelyn "Evie" Moretti never wanted to be part of the mafia world. The daughter of a disgraced underboss, she’s spent her life dreaming of freedom—a life far away from the violence and betrayal that destroyed her family. But when her father’s debts to the powerful Romano crime family spiral out of control, Evie is forced to pay the price: an arranged marriage to Don Alessandro "Alessio" Romano, the ruthless and enigmatic head of the Romano family.
Alessio is as cold as he is handsome, a man shrouded in darkness and driven by a thirst for revenge. From the moment Evie meets him, it’s clear that their marriage is no love story. It’s a transaction, a way to settle a debt and secure power. But as Evie is thrust into Alessio’s world of luxury, danger, and deceit, she begins to realize that there’s more to their union than meets the eye. Alessio harbours a deep hatred for her family, and his cruelty toward her is both calculated and personal.
As Evie struggles to survive in her new life, she uncovers shocking secrets about her family’s past—and Alessio’s true motives for marrying her. Betrayed at every turn, she must navigate a treacherous web of lies, power struggles, and forbidden desires. But the more she learns, the more she questions who she can trust—and whether she can resist the dangerous pull of the man who holds her captive in every way.
Bound by Blood and Betrayal is a dark, emotional mafia romance filled with twists, tension, and a love that burns as fiercely as it destroys. Can Evie find a way to escape Alessio’s grip, or will she lose herself in the shadows of his world?
I've noticed Borton Petrini has a distinct niche. They focus heavily on immersive fantasy and sci-fi, often with intricate world-building that rivals bigger names like Tor or Orbit. What sets them apart is their willingness to take risks on debut authors with unconventional storytelling styles. While they don’t have the marketing muscle of Penguin Random House, their curated selection feels more personal, like stumbling upon a hidden gem in a indie bookstore. Their covers are also visually striking—less corporate, more artistic. If you’re tired of mainstream tropes, Borton Petrini might be your go-to.
Borton Petrini's name popped up a few times. While not as mainstream as some authors, his work has definitely been recognized. His novel 'Whispers in the Dark' snagged the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Novel, which is a big deal in horror circles. I remember reading it and being blown by the atmospheric tension—no wonder it won. The International Horror Guild also gave him props, and his short stories have been nominated for Shirley Jackson Awards. Not a household name, but in niche genres, he's a legend.