Distance by Luna Mason
on February 25, 2025
Published by Kensington Publishing Corp Format: ARC
Pages: 304
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“This isn’t just spice and violence, it’s an emotional uppercut.”
I went into Distance expecting dark romance, a little bloodshed, a little brooding, and a whole lot of boxing biceps and on that front? Luna Mason did not disappoint. This is mafia meets fight club, with a side of emotional trauma and a main course of “you’re mine now, baby girl” vibes.
Our FMC, Sienna, is trying to piece her life back together after a seriously messed up breakup, only to get tangled up in the world of Keller, an inked up, emotionally scarred boxer with ties to the mafia. Their chemistry? Immediate. Undeniable. And hot enough to melt steel.
The plot has legs, it genuinely does. I was invested in the mystery, the tension, the found family moments with Keller’s crew. But let’s address the sequined elephant in the room: the spice. It starts off fast, and then ramps all the way up to “ma’am, this is a Wendy’s 😳” level in the last quarter. Not that I mind a little heat, I live in Louisiana, after all, but I found myself wanting a bit more plot in between the, uh, cardio sessions. The pacing lost some of its punch there.
Also, shoutout to the unhinged ex boyfriend for coming in hot with Lifetime movie energy and no real thorough explanation. I love me a good villain arc, but I need it to make sense. His obsession felt more like a plot device than a fully fleshed out threat, and I wish we’d gotten a little more context to understand the madness.
All that said, Luna Mason has a voice, and it’s confident. The emotional beats landed, the chemistry worked, and despite a few over-the-top moments, I enjoyed the ride.
*This one’s for you if you like:
*Tattoos and trauma
*Possessive MMC’s who throw punches and emotional walls
*Spicy scenes that don’t believe in “less is more
Will I read the next one? Yep. I’ve got questions, and I’m hooked enough to want the answers.
Just… maybe with a glass of sweet tea and a fan nearby.
🫶🏻 – Ali
