What a great book. Loved the plot.

Loved Allegra who was as feisty was they come. Cassian takes Allegra as collateral for an eight million debt.

Cassian and Allegra love to hate each other but the chemistry is undeniable.

What follows is great. Who can Cassian trust? Is his step family complicit or is it the creepy Malek?????????

The Villain is the first instalment of the War Of Hearts duet.

Cassian and Allegra's story is fast paced. A bumpy road with some turns. Who can be trusted? Mysterious, damaged and some chemistry. You’re left in a cliffhanger wanting more!!!

Loved this story. Slow to start but was on the edge of my chair by the end. Cliff hanger but next book is already out. Sometimes with duets you can feel like the story has been stretched and could have been one book but this needed two books. On to The Pawn !

This was a highly addictive start to what promises to be an overally addictive story. I was pulled in and could not get enough of the unfolding story, eagerly turning the pages. It left me desperate for more.

Cassian isn’t just a villain. He’s the kind of man you survive once—and never forget.

I swear this book wrecked me in the best way. Cassian Trevino is dark, dangerous, and everything that our FMC Allegra shouldn't want—but the moment he stepped into her father's office and into her life she was gone. Completely gone!!

The tension between Cassian and Allegra is electric. Every glance, every word, every touch drips with danger and desire. You could feel the pull, the fear, the surrender… and you'll definitely not want it to stop. I loved how she hated him but her body betrayed her at every step 😆 typical trope in this kind of book but oh how I love it!!! The push and pull between these two was true enemies to lovers!!

The Villain is raw, sinful, and heartbreakingly beautiful. The kind of story that leaves you breathless, craving more, and maybe just a little ruined. I can't wait for book two after that ending!

Absolutely loved this first book of this duet from the queen of mafia Natash.

Allegra Moretti was in the wrong place at the wrong time as that mistake cost her to be taken for collateral for a debt owed by her brother Micheal to the head of the opposing mafia Cassian Trevino. Now she is stuck with a man she doesn't know and doesn't like for a week until the debt is paid with interest.

There is secrets & lies around every corner and Allegra has no clue who to trust weather it's her family, what is left or the second in command after her brother, but she does not trust Cassian that has her against her will. There is a lot of push & pull between the two main characters and the chemistry between them is growing as they can't keep there hands off each other. That cliff hanger at the end was brutal and can't wait to know what happens in the concluding book.

Fantastic Read!

The Villain by Natasha Knight was such a great read! It took me a few chapters to really get into it, but once it grabbed me, I was completely invested — and now I need book two. I always love Natasha Knight’s writing; she never just tells a story on the surface. There’s always something deeper going on — layers of emotion, motive, and tension working below. Another powerful and addictive read from her!

Did not like this book at all it was sick,she was a virgin I don't care what anyone says that was RAPE what he did to her!

Always love the Natasha Knight books. Good characters, great plots and exceptional story telling. Love that she writes so well and has great twists and turns. Can definitely recommend

This was an okay-ish read for me. The story had potential, but I found it quite boring and slow at times. The characters also weren’t written deeply enough for me to really connect with them or feel invested in their story.

Overall, it was a disappointing read, especially considering the premise. I don’t think I’ll be picking up the second book in the series.

This book takes over your mind and time from page 1! It will suck you in and I have read it in a day. It is all maffia, love, hate and so so much more! Can't wait for book 2 and see what will happen to the characters.

Won't give any spoilers it is to good read it yourself!

This is my review based off both books, The Villain and The Pawn. This is going to be a hard one for me to write. While I did like both books, I definitely wasn’t in love with them. And even when there was times I thought about walking away, something always drug me back in. The first book was more spicier than the second. Understandably. And not as gruesome. The second book was more volatile and yeah, I skipped over a lot of scenes for this reason. And because it had a lot of actiony stuff I honestly didn’t want to read. Plus I couldn’t figure Allegra and Cassian out. They irked me a lot of time and their whole weird dynamic with Jet was just that, weird. But I will say, it was an all in all good read and it kept pulling me back in. 4 Stars.

Natasha Knight doesn’t just write dark romances, she weaponizes it. The Villain is a deliciously twisted tale of power, obsession, and the thin line between fury and desire. Cassian Trevino storms into the story like a wrathful god in an expensive suit, demanding payment. What he takes instead is Allegra Moretti, the defiant sister of the man who wronged him. She’s supposed to be collateral. Instead, she becomes his undoing.

Allegra, bless her stubborn little soul, is a firecracker in boots, equal parts courage and turmoil. Every scene between her and Cassian is a battle of wills that crackles with tension and heat. One minute, you want to slap him, the next, you want to fan yourself. And somewhere between the threats, the lies, and the unexpected tenderness, you start questioning who the real villain is.

Then enters Jet Blackstone (swoon), dark, dangerous, and clearly carrying enough secrets to fill his own book (please, Ms. Knight, make that happen). His presence adds a sharp edge to Cassian’s already volatile world, and when their feud ignites, the fallout is pure chaos and utterly addictive.

Knight’s writing is as seductive as her character. It’s sharp, layered, and laced with emotional grit. Every page drips with tension, and just when you think you’ve figured out who’s pulling the strings, she throws a grenade and walks away. The result? A cliffhanger that leaves you gasping, glaring at your Kindle, and muttering, “More.”

The Villain isn’t a straight love story; it’s a power play wrapped in sin and secrets. And if the final pages are anything to go by, book two is about to drag us even deeper into the dark.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go find out who the real demon is… because my heart (and possibly my morals) are not okay. Bring on book two.