Release Date: August 13
Rating: 4 Stars
Told in the first person. Alternating persons.
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They call me a monster.
Murderous and hateful.
Beautiful but broken.
Nothing can calm the ever raging storm inside of me. As the ruthless leader of the Doubeck family there is a certain standard of brutality, I have to uphold.
To be gentle or kind is a weakness I cannot afford.
That is, until the day I meet her.
Beautiful, innocent, and so very afraid.
Valentina is a rival family's daughter, and the little temptress has purposely tangled herself in my dark web.
She seeks me out, needing my help, but the price for what she wants will be steep.
Since my father’s death, I’ve needed a wife to solidify my family name, and this woman has piqued my interest.
We strike a deal, intertwining our futures.
I’ll put a ring on her finger, own her body, keep her safe, and kill them all.
I make a vow to protect her at all costs.
Until her secrets come to light, and I’m left with the choice of becoming the monster she’s only ever heard rumors about.
**This is a dark forced marriage mafia romance, that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains dub-con/non-con as well as other scenes that may be triggering to some readers.**
My Thoughts:
Valentina feels that women are treated any way that the man feels he has a right to. Some of what she fears may be a trigger for some. Adrian is a man with a lot of power. Men both hate and fear him. Theirs is a complicated world and this will show you how complicated.
This is a story that slowly builds. There are two stories that interweave into one. One may effect the other and that’s part of what has you turning the page. Adrian may come off as a man that lives in a dark world but a light seems to come on when he is in Valentina’s presence. Valentina seems to be a little timid and you will understand why when you first meet her. Once Adrian comes into her world she seems to blossom.
Our authors have a great collaboration. You will enjoy what they have created and not wondering as to who contributed what. The story is all about the world they have created. We’ll get plenty of steam but some things are left to your imagination – but that comes later into the story. I didn’t mind that because I was looking for justice and wanted to see that while watching our couple’s connection build. The ending left me knowing just how good these authors are at what they do.
Meet J.L. Beck & Monica Corwin:
J.L. Beck is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, she has written over fifty different romance novels. She started her journey of writing back in 2014 and hasn't slowed down a second since then. She's captivated by real romance and loves reading about strong "ALPHA" males, as well as sassy heroines that know or may not know what they want. She is best known for delivering a happily ever after but has ended things on a cliffhanger a time or two.
When she's not typing away at her next book you can find her being a mom to her two adorable kiddos and wife to her high school sweetheart.
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Monica Corwin is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author. She is an outspoken writer attempting to make romance accessible to everyone, no matter their preferences. As a Northern Ohioian, Monica enjoys snow drifts, three seasons of weather, and a dislike of Michigan football. Monica owns more books about King Arthur than should be strictly necessary. Also typewriters...lots and lots of typewriters.Hosted By:
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