Release Blitz: Beautiful Trauma: Katie Ashley
Beautiful Trauma
The Irish Rogues #5
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August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025
KELLAN
I’m not built like the other Kavanaugh brothers. In a world ruled by violence and blood, I’ve always led with my heart. My compassion often led to my downfall like when a stunning blonde needed saving at my club. It wasn’t just her beauty that captured my attention. Her vulnerability spoke to the protector within me. Of course, the seduction that followed was only a ruse. Despite her devious actions, I couldn’t get her or the night we shared together out of my mind. When I find she’s in danger, I can’t help but risk everything to save her. But rescuing her comes at a price that has repercussions not only for me, but for my family.
MILA
As the daughter of a Bratva pahkan’s “second” family, I’ve always been made to feel second best. My beauty has often been used as a pawn in my father’s business schemes. His latest order was to infiltrate the Irish mafia by seducing one of the Kavanaugh brothers. I never expected a handsome, golden boy who was impossibly built, but with a soft voice and kind eyes. I didn’t expect to like him. But the greatest surprise was finding such a caring heart residing in his chest. I never imagined after duping him that he would once again come to my rescue. Just as I started falling for him, fate drove us apart. To protect me, he’ll walk into a war. But love born from lies and violence doesn't always last. Especially when the truth comes back with a vengeance. And this time, it won’t miss.
In the fiery fifth instalment of this dark mafia romance series, blood ties are broken, loyalties shattered, and a love born in betrayal may be the only thing strong enough to survive the war that follows.
Mila Korolova has been traumatized since childhood at the hands of her Bratva Father. She is insolent, untrusting, and keeps people at arm's length. And even though she tries to run her little corner of the family business by also running a legitimate art gallery, her Father has a mission for her, and there is no saying no, especially since she is just one of his illegitimate daughters.
Kellan Kavanaugh lived through his own trauma at a young age. It has made him more respectful of women. But his love life has left him wary, guarded, and untrusting of anyone's motives. He is smart, good with numbers, charming, and charismatic. He is different from some of the other hardened mafia men, but he is built and can be rough when the job calls for it.
When she is sent on a mission for information, their worlds collide, and a spark of a connection is set afire. But secrets, lies, and betrayal douse the flames.
Mila is bound to her family and keeps getting thrust back into this dangerous world where she was instrumental in betrayal. No matter how bad she feels about it. And Kellan's past trauma and differences from his alpha mafia brothers already make her actions hurt him even more. But he is also a man who cannot allow women to get hurt if he can help it. And as their lives and their families become more entangled, it becomes more dangerous, more volatile, and they keep getting tested.
This couple has a Romeo and Juliet vibe set in a world with dangerous families at odds, betrayals, lies, violence, and suspense. They both have past trauma, Daddy issues, and trust issues that also help bond them. Their connection is intense, but there are many reasons why it should be forbidden for them to be together. And trying to be together just puts more of a target on their back. Along the way, they have to rely on each other and rescue each other in various ways.
I loved Kellan. He is different and a bit softer than the other alphas, but still has enough bossiness, control, bravery, and decisiveness about him to survive in that world and take care of those he loves. He has a kind, compassionate, caring heart and is protective of women. He is also charming, flirty, a dirty-talker, and focused on a woman's pleasure. And Mila has this strong veneer and boldness about her, but deep down, she just wants to feel safe and seen by someone. Despite the drama, they are willing to open up and be vulnerable and take what the other is offering. And their chemistry is definitely intense. But they both have had to deal with processing trauma and have some continued issues, not to mention they are surrounded by enemies, chaos, threats, and life-or-death situations.
This one kept me invested in their connection, chemistry, trauma, and growth. But the suspense elements, twists and turns, and volatile family dynamics really brought it home with hits that just kept coming. I was enthralled by their story. I am really loving this series and all of these characters, and cannot wait for more.
Poison and Wine
Irish Rogues #1
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Tropes:
Arranged MarriageEnemies to Lovers
Virgin FMC(He kidnaps her from a convent!)
Forced Proximity
Touch Her and Die
Possessive MMC
Caterina
As the only daughter of a formidable capo, my existence unfolded within the confines of a gilded cage. At eighteen, I would become a pawn in the intricate game of power, destined to be wed to a high-ranking member of my father’s regime. My fate oscillated between my father's grasp and that of my future husband. Fleeing was not an option; they would track me down relentlessly. In an act of both self-preservation and rebellion, I sought refuge in a local convent—the sole sanctuary untouched by the shadows of the mafia. Yet, before I could take my final vows, the devil himself knocked at my door — a devastatingly handsome blonde-haired, blue-eyed rogue. With an Irish accent that sent shivers down my spine, he declared me his future wife. No one had touched me; no one would. But despite my aversion to a forced marriage, an irresistible attraction brewed between us— for he was both poison and wine.
Callum
When I abducted a nun, my expectations were simple—she'd be submissive, pliable, the ideal mafia wife. Little did I imagine that the fiery brunette would wield a mouth and body I craved, both in and out of the bedroom. She was a means to an end—a marriage forged out of convenience, a strategic alliance with an enemy family to solidify our standing in the underworld. Tradition dictated that I claim her, yet the last thing I'd do is coerce her. She won't be forced. I promised she would beg me to take her, and anyone who dared to touch her would die. For she was mine and mine alone.
In the unforgiving realm of the underworld, brace yourself for an electrifying romance pulsating with danger and desire.
Dust to Dust
Irish Rogues #2
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Quinn
After barely dodging death from a car bomb, I shut out everyone but my mafia brothers. With a scarred face and body, I became an even more ruthless enforcer, cruelty and darkness radiating from my ravaged soul. Until a petite goddess with an innocent spirit swayed her hips on my stage, forcing me to let her audition for a dancer at my club. Though I expected her to balk at my marred appearance, I'm shocked to find her eager to touch and seduce me, willing to indulge my monster's cravings if it secures the job.
Isla is everything I'm not—sweet, fragile, and loving. A blinding ray of light in my dark and desolate world. When she is kidnapped from my club, I could demolish anything in my path to hunt down the animal who took her and to reclaim the only brightness left in my world. But even if I rescue her, can a broken enforcer with anger issues be what she needs?
Isla
After losing my parents, I clung to the light inside, determined not to succumb to darkness. But with a sister to support and education to pay for, I’m forced to parlay my years of competitive dance for a controversial career as an exotic dancer. At the club owned by the ruthless Irish mafia, I cross paths with the physically imposing owner. Though his hardened edges and dangerous aura should have frightened me, I found myself instantly magnetized, helplessly enthralled by his raw, rugged power. Against my better judgment, attraction simmered under my skin, a craving I knew would spell trouble.
Quinn is everything I'm not—brave, courageous, and strong. Every day I try and chisel away at his hardened veneer—to crumble the walls around him, dust to dust. Deep down, I know he is capable of giving love. When I'm abducted from the shadows of the club's parking lot, I pray nightly for Quinn to rescue me. But even if he storms the gates of hell to bring me back, how can I ever survive in his world?
In the merciless underworld, brace yourself for a tempestuous romance pulsating with red-hot danger and forbidden desire.
Fix You
Katie Ashley
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Safe and Sound
Raphael
From the moment I became the head of my family, hands stained with my father's blood, I knew my path was set—a marriage arranged for power, not love. But that all changed the night I met Maeve Kavanaugh. One glance and I was lost. She’s everything I never knew I wanted, yet she’s also the one woman I can’t have. My duty to my family should come first, but every moment I’m near her, I crave the impossible—a life where I can follow my heart instead of my obligations. Maeve is my greatest temptation, and in our world, temptation can be fatal.
Maeve
Raphael Neretti was never meant to be my forever. He was supposed to be a brief escape, a fiery passion in the midst of chaos. But the man who saw beyond my broken pieces became my lifeline, and now I’m caught in a web of love and danger that threatens to destroy us both. I ran from the mafia’s darkness knowing about his arranged marriage, but when Rafe found me, I couldn’t resist the pull between us. Now, as shadows close in, I realize our love might be the most dangerous secret of all.
In this explosive tale of passion and power, love is a dangerous game—and only the strongest will survive.
Book 4 of the Irish Rogues
Ava
Four years ago, I thought I had escaped the dangerous allure of Dare Kavanaugh, a man with a gaze that could ignite flames. That night when he swooped in and saved me from danger on the dance floor at one of his co-owned clubs, it was supposed to be just a casual fling. Our passionate weekend left me breathless, but the revelation of his ties to the Irish mafia sent me running. I vowed never to see him again, but fate had other plans. Now, with an unhinged ex on my tail, and when restraining orders did nothing to stop him, I was forced to seek Dare's help—the only person who could protect me. Seeing Dare again awakened my buried feelings. But even if I trusted him with my life, I feared unveiling the secret that I'd kept from him would fuel his hatred for me.
Dare
For four years, Ava's memory lingered like a haunting melody. So when she showed up at my club asking for help, my first instinct was anger that she had kept her distance all this time. But hearing about her stalker ex, I knew I had to keep her safe, even if it meant separating my personal feelings. After unexpectedly dropping by her house, I discovered a revelation that shattered my world—our little rendezvous had left more than just sparks. To safeguard my newfound family, I had no choice but to marry Ava, binding her to the protection of the Irish mafia.
As alliances shift and enemies close in, will our forced union become the key to our salvation, or will it lead to our ultimate destruction?
In the third installment of this gripping mafia series, secrets unravel, passions ignite, and the thin line between love and loyalty will be tested like never before.
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Katie Ashley is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Top Three Best-Selling author of both Indie and Traditionally published books. She's written rockers, bikers, billionaires, manwhores with hearts of gold, New Adult, and Young Adult. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter, Olivia, her rescue mutts, Belle and Nova, and her cats, Mama Kitty, Joe, and Jake. She has a slight obsession with The Golden Girls, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.
She holds a BA in English, a BS in Secondary English Education, and a Masters in Adolescent English Education and spent fourteen years teaching both middle and high school English, as well as a few adjunct college English classes.
Although she is a life-long Georgia peach, she loves traveling the country and world meeting readers.
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