Mira Bates

Hey there, dark romance lovers! I'm Mira Bates, and I write the kind of mafia romance that'll have you questioning your moral compass while desperately turning pages at 3 AM. (Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about your sleep-deprived reading habits.)

Writing wasn't always my plan – isn't that how the best stories start? I spent years believing I should pursue a "sensible" career, but those dark and twisted stories in my head wouldn't leave me alone. They kept me up at night, whispering about dangerous men and the women who dare to challenge them. Finally, I gave in. Best decision ever, if you ask me.

My debut novel, "Cruel Sin," introduces you to a world where trust is a luxury nobody can afford, and love blooms in the most dangerous places. I'm fascinated by the complexity of human nature – how we can simultaneously want to run from and run toward the very things that might destroy us. (Also, let's be honest, who doesn't love a morally gray mafia boss with a hidden soft spot for exactly one person?)

When it comes to my writing style, I don't believe in pulling punches. My stories are raw, intense, and sometimes uncomfortable – but always with purpose. I write about the shadows where love and violence dance together, about choices that will haunt you, and about redemption that comes at a steep price. If you're looking for fluffy romance, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you want stories that'll grab you by the throat and won't let go until the last page? Pull up a chair.

German readers got to meet me first with "Cruel Sin – Sein Besitz, seine Regeln," and I've been overwhelmed by the response. The way readers have connected with Luc's dangerous world and the complexities of surviving in a mafia environment has been incredible. (Yes, I read every single message you send me, and yes, I sometimes cry over them – in a good way!)

When I'm not writing about dangerous men and the women who bring them to their knees, you'll find me consuming unhealthy amounts of coffee, plotting new ways to torment my characters, and probably procrastinating on social media. (My TikTok algorithm is thoroughly confused by the mix of cute cat videos and true crime documentaries – but hey, that's research, right?)

I believe the best dark romance should leave you breathless, conflicted, and absolutely unable to put the book down. My characters aren't perfect – they're not even trying to be. They're complex, often broken, and sometimes they make terrible decisions. But that's what makes them real. That's what makes their love stories worth telling.

What can you expect from my books? Intensity. Chemistry that'll set your kindle on fire. Plots that'll keep you guessing. Characters who'll live in your head rent-free for weeks after you finish reading. And yes, probably some scenes that'll make you gasp and check if anyone's reading over your shoulder. (They are. Be careful.)

The mafia world I create isn't pretty, but it's addictive. My characters live by their own rules, and sometimes those rules aren't particularly nice. But in the darkness, even the smallest light shines brighter. That's where I find the stories worth telling – in those moments where love shouldn't survive but somehow does anyway.

I'm still at the beginning of my journey, and I can't wait to share more stories with you. There's so much more coming, more characters waiting to meet you, more worlds to explore. If you love your romance dark, your men dangerous, and your plot twists shocking, you're in the right place.

Welcome to my world. Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your kindle closest of all. You're going to need it.

(P.S. Yes, I do read my reviews. No, I don't take responsibility for any sleep you lose because you couldn't stop reading. That's between you and your coffee maker.)