Title: Bride by Ritual
Series: The Underworld #3
Author: Maggie Cole
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Tropes: Secret Society, Frenemies, Taboo
Fake Marriage/Marriage of Convenience
Release Date: January 30, 2026
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The unforgettable conclusion of International bestselling author Maggie Cole's highly-received secret society, drenched in dark undertones, next-generation Mafia series about frenemies entering a fake marriage to climb to the top of the Underworld.
When Brax became an intruder inside the Underworld, I shouldn't have let my attraction overrule my brain.
I should have killed him.
Now, our fake marriage is the only way I can claim my seat at the table.
He's arrogant, sinfully gorgeous, and infuriates me any chance he gets. We've been frenemies since day one, always circling, always striking, and never trusting the other.
Somehow, pretending to love him is easy. His filthy looks, starving kisses, and possessive touches keep making me forget the truth about our marriage.
But it's just a game we're playing for power. And I won't be weak. I won't fall for my husband.
Even if every touch makes me crave him.
Even if every lie tastes like truth.
Even if the only thing more dangerous than trusting him is the Omni trying to unravel our marriage.
Bride by Ritual is a standalone with interconnected characters, and book three of The Underworld series. This dark, secret society, Mafia, frenemies, fake marriage/marriage of convenience romance is not meant for the faint of heart. Expect violence, taboo, and graphic scenes.
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Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.
She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.
Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.
Her current series were written in the order below:
All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)
It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)
Brooks Family Saga (Read in order)
Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)
Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)
Mafia Wars New York (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)
Club Indulgence Duet
Mafia Wars Ireland
Wilted Kingdom Duet
Holiday Hoax (Standalone)
Holiday Hire (Standalone)
The Underworld Series
Beautiful Delusions Duet
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