Liberated by Sin | Elle Maldonado

THE SEVERED BY SIGNET SERIES | BOOK 4 (FINALE)

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TROPES

SYNDICATE ROMANCE | EXOTIC DANCER/KILLER FMC | CONTRACT KILLER | TOUCH HER/HIM AND PERISH

FRIENDS TO LOVERS | BOSS X EMPLOYEE | HIDDEN IDENTITY | HE FALLS FIRST | PEIRCED MMC

TRIGGER WARNINGS: may contain spoilers

Please check the author's website for the full list of triggers.

'Liberated By Sin' is a dark romance and contains content and situations that could trigger some readers.

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L I N K S

"Because you've been living in my head the moment I set eyes on you. And I can't shake you, preziosa."

Santino Leone has control over everything in his world —his underground empire, his club, and the power that comes with his name helps maintain this. But the moment he sees her on his stage, masked and untouchable, something inside him shifts. Amara is unlike anyone else—fierce, untamed, and cloaked in secrets he’s desperate to unravel. He doesn’t just want her—he needs her, in a way that consumes him whole. And Santino? He falls first, and he falls hard. Possessive, relentless, and just unhinged enough to follow her into the dark, he becomes her shadow—always watching, always near. He never pushes too far, but he never lets her slip away either. Loving her isn’t a choice for him—it’s inevitable. And when Santino loves, he gives everything. No hesitation. No limits.

Amara is my fierce, stabby, preziosa queen. From the very first chapter, I knew I was in for it. She has endured more than most could survive, and my heart shattered as her past was revealed. But she doesn’t break—she rises. Fueled by vengeance and sheer will, she turns her pain into power. Every calculated move, every drop of blood spilled, is a step toward reclaiming herself. And her signature? ICONIC. She tells herself she doesn’t need anyone, that she can finish what she started alone. But Santino? He refuses to let her fade into the darkness.

Together, they are fire and gasoline—volatile, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Their chemistry is an intoxicating slow burn, thick with tension that crackles like a live wire. Santino worships her in a way that will make your heartache. He’s patient, protective, and unwavering, standing by her side even when she swears she doesn’t need saving. But love alone isn’t enough when the past comes back to collect. As secrets unravel and Athena’s carefully built walls start to crack, they’re faced with a brutal choice—fight for each other or let vengeance consume them both.

As the final book in Elle Maldonado’s debut series, Liberated by Sin is a stunning conclusion that delivers on every level. A story of pain, power, and redemption wrapped in blood-soaked vengeance, it’s the kind of book that lingers long after the last page. Maldonado masterfully weaves intricate plots, deeply flawed characters, and a romance so raw and all-consuming it leaves you breathless. If you love morally grey men who are down bad for their women, heroines who carve their justice, and tension so thick it could kill you—this book is for you. This series, especially this final book, has earned a permanent spot on my favourites list.