Capone: An Urban Romance by Jahquel J.: Review

Welcome to my review of Capone: An Urban Romance by Jahquel J.! This month, I got to be a part of an IG book tour for Capone hosted by The Read Pages. If you’d like to check out the posts by all the hosts, the tour schedule is here.

Title: Capone: An Urban Romance (Season One: Delgato Family, 1)
Author: Jahquel J.
Genre: Urban Romance
Publisher: Podium Publishing
Pub Date: 08/11/2026

Capone Description

Erin didn’t need any more complications in her life after a bloody tragedy in the family left her in charge of her baby brother―but then he showed up.

Erin Cooper has no idea what she’s in for when Capone Delgato walks into the room with an air of mystery and danger. She has enough on her plate, caring for her younger brother in the wake of their parents’ brutal deaths. But who could resist Capone when he looks so damn good?

From the moment he lays eyes on Erin, Capone knows he must have her. And what Capone wants, Capone gets. He’s rough, yet gentle, with the power to make her feel things she’s never felt before. And he’s determined to break down her defenses. Sure enough, the more he pursues her, the more she aches to open up and give him everything.

But Capone comes with some heavy baggage, more than Erin’s ready to carry. His baby mama still loves him and wants another child with him, his sister is married to Erin’s ex . . . oh, and Capone’s right in the middle of a deadly war that threatens to unravel all that Erin knows of her past.

Still, every time Capone says her name, Erin’s heart swells with emotion and she desires him even more. Can she ignore all the red flags and allow him to take command of her heart?

The first book in the Delgato Family universe, Capone took BookTok by storm. This repackaged edition of the wildly popular urban romance features a playlist and a never-before-published bonus scene.

Review

Capone, Capone, Capone. What a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man! Capone was my first Jahquel J. book, and it absolutely won’t be my last because I’m in deep with the Delgato family now. I want all the tea. All the dirt. All the lore. I had no idea what to expect with this book, but I completely understand the hype now.

This book started with a bang and ended with one too. I loved the pacing of Capone and Erin’s relationship. Any other man being that possessive and firm would have had me side-eying him and telling the FMC to run, but every time Capone was on the page, I couldn’t do anything but giggle and kick my feet. He really was just that dude. He provided for his and held everyone down.

I really respected Erin because she did what she had to for the people she loved. Now, she could fly off the handle real easy, but she had a whole lot on her shoulders, so I couldn’t blame her. I want my girl to find real peace. I also appreciated seeing a FMC that doesn’t look a gift horse in the mouth. If that man wants to spoil you, let him! She and Capri were some of my faves. Naheim and Timmy were my least faves, and I need them handled ASAP.

The chronic illness representation in the book was a pleasant surprise, and I loved seeing how the characters dealt with it and how it didn’t affect their feelings for each other. The playlist being incorporated into the story was also such a nice touch. My only qualm with the story was that the writing at times felt repetitive.

The real question is if I wait until Podium releases the next book in November, or if I go to Amazon and buy the ebook now.

*Thank you to Podium Entertainment and The Read Pages for my copy and for including me on this great tour. All opinions are my own.*

Author

Jahquel J. has been captivating readers since 2014 with bestselling series such as Staten Island Love Letter, Confessions of a Hustla’s Housekeeper, and, most recently, The Delgato Family. With several traditionally published titles in the works, she shows no signs of slowing down.

When she’s not bringing unforgettable characters to life, Jahquel is a wife to her high school sweetheart, a sister to her younger siblings, and a proud dog mom. You can often find her cuddled up with a book, needlepointing, or rewatching The Crown.