The Wicked
The Wicked by Rebecca Johnpee is a deluxe edition published by Tor Publishing Group on November 25, 2025. This 512-page novel presents a dark romance where mafia and heist elements intertwine, featuring intense characters and a gripping narrative. The story follows Elio, known as “The Wicked,” who leads the Marino Family with an iron fist, and Zahra, a formidable thief who has risen from the streets. Their worlds collide when Zahra’s crew is captured, forcing her to navigate a dangerous alliance with Elio as they plot a high-stakes heist.
Readers will find a slow-burn romance that delves into themes of danger, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship as they confront their pasts and the risks involved in their partnership. With elements of suspense and crime woven throughout, The Wicked offers a captivating journey through a world where trust is scarce and every decision could lead to dire consequences. This edition features striking deep red sprayed edges, enhancing its appeal for fans of contemporary fiction and thrillers.
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DELUXE EDITION–featuring gorgeous deep red sprayed edges!
Rebecca Johnpee bursts onto the dark romance scene with The Wicked―where a mafia and heist romance collide in a scorchingly intense and unforgettable tale.
Elio
They call me “The Wicked.”
I’ve earned that name with blood, silence, and the weight of every secret I carry.
As head of the Marino Family, nothing slips past me. Not lies. Not weakness. Not fear.
But when she enters my world…everything tilts.
Zahra
I’m dangerous—and I’ve had to be.
I grew up with men who treated bullets like sugar cubes.
I’ve risen from the streets to create the most notorious gang of thieves in the country. But after a job goes wrong, my crew and I are held captive by The Wicked, and I’ll do just about anything to take advantage of it. Even if it means working with The Wicked and pulling off the biggest heist I’ve ever dreamed of.
I’m dancing with the devil, and the cost might be my body–my very soul.
But I’m willing to pay the price if it means I get him…
The Wicked is slow burn mafia meets heist romance that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author’s content note at the beginning of the book.
The Wicked
*Enemies to lovers
*Forced proximity
*Who did this to you?
*Touch her/him and die
*Morally gray MMCs
*Blackmail
*Revenge
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