--- product_id: 439744261 title: "Painted Scars: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect)" price: "$31.72" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/439744261-painted-scars-an-enemies-to-lovers-mafia-romance-perfectly-imperfect store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Painted Scars: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) **Price:** $31.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Painted Scars: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) - **How much does it cost?** $31.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/439744261-painted-scars-an-enemies-to-lovers-mafia-romance-perfectly-imperfect) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The first book in a new mafia romance series. Nina Charming, captivating, and seductive, And a cold-blooded killer. But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to. It was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss, As I tremble with fear, And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man. Roman I get anything I desire. And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator. The way she can deceive anyone into believing she’s crazy in love with me, Just makes me want her even more. She doesn't know it yet, But I am not letting her go. The deal - is off. *Painted Scars is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark. Painted Scars is primarily a love story which focuses on the relationship between Nina and Roman, and while there are a few scenes depicting violence, it's considerably lighter than the sequels. Perfectly Imperfect Reading Order & Tropes 1. Painted Scars (Nina & Roman) Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero 2. Broken Whispers (Bianca & Mikhail) Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero 3. Hidden Truths (Angelina & Sergei) Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you 4. Ruined Secrets (Isabella & Luca) Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia 5. Stolen Touches (Milene & Salvatore) Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero 6. Fractured Souls (Asya & Pavel) Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks he’s not good enough for her 7. Burned Dreams (Ravenna & Alessandro) Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero 8. Silent Lies (Sienna & Drago) Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero 9. Darkest Sins (Nera & Kai) Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down Review: Finally! A mafia romance well written, with giddy feet kicking moments! - I loved this! This was a mafia romance that stood out and broke out of the usual formula. Fake romance, disabilities, ptsd, etc. It was a fun quick read and I often found myself kicking my feet and giggling. Spice level was appropriate and not as graphic as books have become which for me is how I like it. The writing quality is great as well! Too many times i find myself editing this narrative heavy expository heavy books as im reading them but with this i was just able to relax read and enjoy Review: First book of the Best mafia series Ever! - 4/5 ⭐️ 3,75 🌶️ Starting the series of Perfeclty Imperfect painted scars follow the story of Roman and Nina. Here are the tropes of the book: 1. Disabled Hero 2. Fake mariage 3. Age gap 4. Opposite attract 5. Possessive/jealous MMC 6. Grumpy/sunshine Disclaimers: my review doesn’t have spoilers, I try to never give important elements of the story. The story of Nina and Roman was really a good introduction to the mafia universe of Neva Altaj. It was such a sweet and angsty romance. The book wasn’t too dark and the balance between the love story and the other event (mafia related) was well written. I personally hate when authors go all over the place and don’t keep their focus on the couple. But Neva altaj kept the dynamic so well. There was a real connection between the lovers. Chapters by chapters you get a view of how they learn about each other. Nothings is ruched, it was the first book that really showed me how sweet an obsessed and jealous mmc can be. There was a lot of funny moment because Nina was so different from the mafia world. Neva altaj gave to Nina a sweet but strong personality to be able to match Roman personality and grumpiness. I love that you get a small introduction to other characters and their personality for the following books. The book is easy to read with a good level of spice. I really liked the plot twist wasn’t a crazy plot but it was necessary to bring a dynamic to the couple. The only spot that I would have loved is to see a longer side to Roman after the plot. Having read all the books of the series this one was not my favorite one of them all but it’s a perfect start and really easy to read. I really recommend to read all the books in order. If you have never read a mafia romance this book is the perfect way to start. Neva Altaj is the author for mafia romance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #129,489 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,125 in Mafia Romance #1,592 in Alpha Male Romance #2,266 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 45,461 Reviews | ## Images ![Painted Scars: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q6bfCcBCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally! A mafia romance well written, with giddy feet kicking moments! *by V***S on July 13, 2026* I loved this! This was a mafia romance that stood out and broke out of the usual formula. Fake romance, disabilities, ptsd, etc. It was a fun quick read and I often found myself kicking my feet and giggling. Spice level was appropriate and not as graphic as books have become which for me is how I like it. The writing quality is great as well! Too many times i find myself editing this narrative heavy expository heavy books as im reading them but with this i was just able to relax read and enjoy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ First book of the Best mafia series Ever! *by M***W on July 6, 2024* 4/5 ⭐️ 3,75 🌶️ Starting the series of Perfeclty Imperfect painted scars follow the story of Roman and Nina. Here are the tropes of the book: 1. Disabled Hero 2. Fake mariage 3. Age gap 4. Opposite attract 5. Possessive/jealous MMC 6. Grumpy/sunshine Disclaimers: my review doesn’t have spoilers, I try to never give important elements of the story. The story of Nina and Roman was really a good introduction to the mafia universe of Neva Altaj. It was such a sweet and angsty romance. The book wasn’t too dark and the balance between the love story and the other event (mafia related) was well written. I personally hate when authors go all over the place and don’t keep their focus on the couple. But Neva altaj kept the dynamic so well. There was a real connection between the lovers. Chapters by chapters you get a view of how they learn about each other. Nothings is ruched, it was the first book that really showed me how sweet an obsessed and jealous mmc can be. There was a lot of funny moment because Nina was so different from the mafia world. Neva altaj gave to Nina a sweet but strong personality to be able to match Roman personality and grumpiness. I love that you get a small introduction to other characters and their personality for the following books. The book is easy to read with a good level of spice. I really liked the plot twist wasn’t a crazy plot but it was necessary to bring a dynamic to the couple. The only spot that I would have loved is to see a longer side to Roman after the plot. Having read all the books of the series this one was not my favorite one of them all but it’s a perfect start and really easy to read. I really recommend to read all the books in order. If you have never read a mafia romance this book is the perfect way to start. Neva Altaj is the author for mafia romance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic! *by J***R on April 4, 2025* I was a bit surprised by this book and not necessarily in a bad way. The story centers around Nina and Roman. She is quirky and funny and different from the usual women the Russian Pakhan, Roman, dates. He is strong, abrasive, and protective. The story starts with Roman being injured and in a vulnerable position for a Mafia King. He needs to marry to send a message to his people that he is secure and stable. She is put in the position of having to marry to save her father’s life. Neither are looking for a real connection, both are looking to benefit in other ways. As the story unfolds we find that it really centers around Nina and Roman and their relationship behind closed doors versus the mask they put on in front of others. I was pleasantly surprised when the story wasn’t hyper focused on mafia life, mafia business, and the relationship conflicts it usually causes. Unlike other mafia stories I’ve read, the family dynamic is not based on blood or loyalty. Instead, it seems to be based on fear. The time they spend together forges a bond that is “them against the world.” This eventually grows into a relationship and later love…but always that same feeling of “them against the world.” Ok…side characters. Her mom, I didn’t like her at first but came to understand her more later in the story. Her Dad, a total douche canoe. His Uncle Leonid, still trying to figure out what his deal was and he was such an a**. Igor the cook, loved him! Such a great character. Nina loved playing it up for her ‘role’ as wife and I got some great laughs from the wedding scene at the table with the other wives. Cons: I wish there had been more backstory to Leonid as well as the overall dynamic for this particular mafia family. Brian, we can all assume we know what he did to Nina, however, I would have liked to have learned the real story. Why, when he saw her did he look at her with contempt? A wee bit more history or backstory would have really buttoned up this story. Overall: 4/5 stars Steam: 3/5 stars Tropes: Mafia, Forced Marriage, Age Gap, He fell first, Who hurt you?, Touch her and d** HEA ## Frequently Bought Together - Painted Scars: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) - Broken Whispers: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) - Hidden Truths: A Broken Hero Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/439744261-painted-scars-an-enemies-to-lovers-mafia-romance-perfectly-imperfect](https://www.desertcart.us/products/439744261-painted-scars-an-enemies-to-lovers-mafia-romance-perfectly-imperfect) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-18*