Title: Forced Proximity
Series: Content Advisory #7
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Mafia Romance
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Other Woman Drama
Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
Release Date: November 4, 2025
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Finnian “Apollo” Reins met Dru Noel Rossi at his lowest.
She was a bright ray of sunshine in his darkest, cloudiest night.
He had no clue that he needed her. He was just struggling to keep his head above water, going from day to day, waiting for it to be his time to go.
But then she catches his eye in the swankiest restaurant in Washington DC. She’s wearing all black and sticks out like a sore thumb among the elitists’ otherwise dressiest affairs. She may have been severely underdressed, but that didn’t stop Finnian from following her every move and becoming obsessed.
So of course, when she leaves, he follows her. And wouldn’t you know it, she goes right back to his hometown.
But that’s not the first coincidence between the otherwise complete opposites. It’s just a long line of chance encounters that force them together, time and time again, and show them what they’re missing.
She’s the sweetest thing he’s ever met, and understandably, is hesitant to get anywhere near a Truth Teller like him.
The Truth Tellers MC got their hard, terrifying reputations for a reason.
But Finnian wears her down with his charm, while showing her what it’s like to be with someone that won’t hesitate to take out the entire world as long as it makes her smile.
He has to have her in his life, and he’ll do just about anything to make that happen. A little light stalking, financial blackmail, and forced proximity never hurt anybody.
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We absolutely adored this book. We had a feeling that Apollo's story would be both heartbreaking and emotional, considering his struggle with the death of his son Tavi throughout the series. Dru is grappling with family issues. They meet in challenging circumstances and find solace in each other.
This story was emotional, fun, and suspenseful, filled with family drama, quirky characters, and our favorite in this ongoing series. The chemistry between Apollo and Dru was explosive and beautiful. They made an awesome couple. Dru was everything Apollo needed and vice versa.
As soon as we began flipping through the pages, we were captivated. Dru, a lovable character, won us over with her compassion and caring nature. Her tendency to ramble when nervous or anxious led to some truly hilarious moments.
Watching Dru help Apollo come out of his shell and reveal his hidden smiles was heartwarming. Dru had a positive impact on him, and their differences allowed him to slowly heal emotionally.
There were some expected events we did not see coming, yet it made the story all the more intriguing and frustrating for the characters, as the past was best left in the past.
There were plenty of moments that made us laugh, but as the story unfolded with unexpected twists and turns, we found ourselves bawling like babies. We had been eagerly anticipating Apollo's story for a while, and it did not disappoint. The epilogue beautifully wrapped up Apollo and Dru's journey, showcasing the life they had built together could not have been more perfect.
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Releasing December 9
AUTHOR BIO
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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