Violent Delights (White Monarch, #1)

Violent Delights (White Monarch, #1)

Jessica Hawkins

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In the de la Rosa family, old grudges run deeper than loyalty, and betrayal is a three-letter word: war. But this feud isn’t between enemies. It’s between brothers. And I’m the prize. I was born a princess among criminals. An untouchable among thieves. Heiress to a life others have killed for, and one I'm prepared to trade for my freedom. I vowed not to leave without Diego, my first love and best friend, but if his ruthless brother has his way, I won’t leave at all. Cristiano de la Rosa is a man as big and bold as his legend. Once upon a time, he was our cartel’s best soldier . . . until he became my family’s worst enemy. A man like Cristiano will bend fate to his will to get what he wants. Even if it means dragging me to hell—and tearing me from his brother's arms. “She is mine.” Three words from two different men. A life, future, and love I don’t get to choose.

Publication Year: 2019


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    Bravo Ms Hawkins!!! This book was phenomenal, and this is coming from someone who, 1. Does not enjoy love triangles, 2. Finds organized crime books to either underrepresent the horribleness that occurs or overdo it in a way that unbelievable and 3. Hates trilogies. So, heres my case, 1. This love triangle is everything! Although I have an idea how I want this to go and if it doesn't go that way I will be disappointed, but thems the breaks. 2. the cartel stuff is the BEST part of this book and the love story takes a back seat for me. The criminal element of this book is wonderfully written, I'm riveted by the ups and downs of this organization and the life and death threats are believable and engaging. I care more about what is going to happen to Natalia, Christiano and Diego within the Cartel than I do about the love triangle. I'm dying to know who will come out on top, whose plotting against who and WHO KILLED NATALIA'S MOTHER! I have my suspicions and I can't wait to find out if I'm right!!! 3. I still hate trilogies, but there is so much story here to be told and I'd read it over the course of 7 books if thats what it took to give this story the telling it deserves. So all I can say is read this book. You won't regret it, it's fantastic and I love it and CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!! Are you kidding me... that ending... ugggh!

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