Screams in Symphony, the jaw-dropping conclusion to The Malvagio Mafia Duet from USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is available now!
From USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton comes a dark mafia romance filled with pain, betrayal, devastation, revenge, and a mindblowing ending that will have you questioning everything.
There once was a girl, tarnished and ruined by the actions of others. Some are born plagued by darkness, but she was doused in it by those she trusted.
Like Lucifer himself, she fell from the heavens and landed amongst the flames. Now she wears her crown black, with diamonds coated in the blood of her enemies.
This isn’t the story of a girl who saved the villain. This is the story of a girl who became something much worse, and the man who loved her for it.
The second she’s out the door, Kage is already heading toward me. “What the fuck was that, S?”
It takes everything in my power to hold back my smile, amused with how possessive he is. “I don’t know. She’s determined to become my friend.”
“And you’re okay with that?”
I shrug half-heartedly. “She’s…tolerable. And besides, it’s not like I can go out and find new friends, being dead and all.”
He stares back at me before shaking his head. “No. Nope. I don’t like it.”
Giggling, I stand up and walk toward him, dipping my fingers into his pockets. “I can’t spend the rest of my life with just you and Beni.”
He cocks a single brow at me. “Who the fuck said Beni is invited?”
“Kage,” I laugh. “I need other friends.”
“Why?”
Arching up on my tippy-toes, I press a kiss over his heart. “Because they keep me from wanting to kill you in your sleep.”
His hands land on my arms, and he moves me away from him so he can look down at me. “How many times have you considered doing that exactly?”
“Four…”
“Oh,” he says, relieved.
“…teen.”
Sputtering on air, his jaw drops. “Fourteen?”
I tilt my head side to side. “Give or take a few.”
“Saxon!” he groans, his amusement slipping through.
“What?” I ask innocently. “You’re a little insufferable sometimes.”
The corners of his mouth raise as he stares down at me. “Mm-hm. Great. I’m sleeping in the panic room from now on.”
A laugh bubbles out of me as I press my lips to his. “That’s probably smart.”
Meet Kelsey:
Kelsey Clayton is a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.Connect with Kelsey:
Screams in Symphony, the highly anticipated conclusion to The Malvagio Mafia Duet filled with all things dark and dangerous from USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is available now!
From USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton comes a dark mafia romance filled with pain, betrayal, devastation, revenge, and a mindblowing ending that will have you questioning everything.
There once was a girl, tarnished and ruined by the actions of others. Some are born plagued by darkness, but she was doused in it by those she trusted.
Like Lucifer himself, she fell from the heavens and landed amongst the flames. Now she wears her crown black, with diamonds coated in the blood of her enemies.
This isn’t the story of a girl who saved the villain. This is the story of a girl who became something much worse, and the man who loved her for it.
Kelsey Clayton is a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Suffer in Silence, the first must-read story in The Malvagio Mafia Duet filled with all things dark and dangerous from USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is available now!
Some say: Ask for forgiveness, never permission. Kage asks for neither. Especially when he gets his hands on me.
Monsters don’t hide in dark alleys. They lurk in plain sight, clawing into your soul with cordial smiles. They wear Armani, they drive Cadillacs, they attend fundraising balls... And they rule the city with a merciless fist.
The Familia is a mystery to most, and sitting on it’s throne is Kage Malvagio.
Vile. Sadistic. Painstakingly beautiful.
Some say: Ask for forgiveness, never permission. Kage asks for neither. Especially when he gets his hands on me.
I should hate him. I should run at the first chance I get. But how could the devil be so bad when he looks at me like that?
The whiskey swirls aroundin the cup as I sit at my desk. It’s well past three in the morning but my mind is wide awake. The knowledge of the call I have to make sits heavy on my chest, making it hard to breathe.
I wanted to leave her out of this, not only for me but for Silas. If he knew what I’m about to do, he’d kill me himself— his relationship with my father be damned. He was right when he told me there is no part of her that belongs in this world.
She’s too innocent. Too perfect. Too good to be tainted by all of this.
And yet I have no choice but to drag her into it—kicking and screaming, I’m sure. There used to be a time when I would imagine another life for myself. One where I wasn’t the leader of one of the most powerful organizations in the world. One where a family was in the cards for me. One where she wasn’t the most forbidden thing in my life.
I used to close my eyes and live in that false reality for as long as I could. But it was exactly that.
A daydream. An imagination. An impossible outcome for how my life will go. And after I do this, I’m only sealing that fate. But as much as it pains me to admit, Nico was right. This is our only option at this point. I will not lose everything my father worked so hard to achieve.
I grab my phone and down the rest of the glass as I dial the number. It rings three times before a voice comes through the other side. Sleep laces Beni’s tone as I pull him out of a peaceful slumber.
“Boss?” he asks.
Closing my eyes, I utter the words and kick into action a plan I’d hoped would always be theoretical. “Execute Plan S. Let me know when it’s done.”
Meet Kelsey:
Kelsey Clayton is a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Suffer in Silence, the first book in the all-new dark romance The Malvagio Mafia Duet from USA Today bestselling author Kelsey Clayton, is available now!
Some say: Ask for forgiveness, never permission. Kage asks for neither. Especially when he gets his hands on me.
Monsters don’t hide in dark alleys. They lurk in plain sight, clawing into your soul with cordial smiles. They wear Armani, they drive Cadillacs, they attend fundraising balls... And they rule the city with a merciless fist.
The Familia is a mystery to most, and sitting on it’s throne is Kage Malvagio.
Vile. Sadistic. Painstakingly beautiful.
Some say: Ask for forgiveness, never permission. Kage asks for neither. Especially when he gets his hands on me.
I should hate him. I should run at the first chance I get. But how could the devil be so bad when he looks at me like that?
Kelsey Clayton is a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Wreck My Plans, an all-new standalone enemies-to-lovers romance from Kelsey Clayton is available now!
Rating: 4 Stars
Told in the first person. Alternating persons.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for review from Social Butterfly PR and the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".
My name is Carter Trayland,
And I really screwed up.
I should’ve ended things before they began. Instead, I wound up in a twisted love triangle, One that I never wanted to be a part of.
The wrong choice sent my life on a whirlwind. A woman I forced myself to love is dead. My best friend was nearly blamed for her murder. And the one I’ve always wanted, now wants revenge.
Her favorite person is gone, and she thinks it’s my fault. I’m not about to correct her either. Not when the reality is so much worse.
She can’t find out the truth of what happened. Knowing would ruin her in ways I can’t fathom. If blaming me is her way of coping, I’ll gladly carry that burden.
Because Tyeler Morgan is the one girl I’d protect at all costs.
Wreck My Plans is a standalone and part of the North Haven University series. It deals with sensitive topics that my be triggering to some readers.
Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Tye knows how to stick up for herself. But as I watch this story unfold, I had to wonder if she takes things a little too far. Carter is all about football and his friends. He’s also one to turn the other cheek.
This story turned my idea of a bully romance on its head. In books past it has always been the male character being a bully to the female character. This time around, the author has flipped it around. Usually, I go in not liking the male character very much until I see if he is redeemable or not. Again, this time is different. I had no trouble disliking Tye. She seemed like nothing but a spoiled brat who needed an attitude adjustment.
Our author created a secondary character, Noah, who seems to see something in her that I don’t. He’s one of the main reasons that I kept waiting to see where this story was going. Another reason was because I wanted to see how much Carter was going to put up with before things came to blows. Parts of this tale are sad too – not tears sad but heart sad.
It was interesting to watch the author go about changing my mind on how I feel about Tye. Sorry thing is, it took most of the story to accomplish that – just means she’s good at what she does. Just like a magician goes about having an audience believe the impossible, so does the author. I also think she showed great restraint because this story could have turned very dark.
Something of a reminder is that women can be just as nasty, and dirty, as men can be. They can have the same evil thoughts, and deeds, as their counterparts. Not all women are as innocent as they appear to be. By not taking the step off the cliff, brought things back in line until the author ended her story which has now left me in suspense. There were times that I really didn’t like what I saw happening but Carter, and Noah, had me wanting to give them a chance. And I’m glad I did since now I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
Excerpt:
"What the fuck is she doing here?"
I turn toward the door to see Carter, Jace, and Jace's girlfriend standing there. The guys look just as shocked to see me as I am to see them, but the girl next to Jace is most likely picturing ways to murder me in her mind.
"You two know each other?" Amelia asks.
She grunts. "Not exactly, but I know enough of her to know she's a fucking bitch."
"Woah," Kennedy steps in. "Easy, Paige."
"Yeah, babe. Let's calm down a little," Jace tries, but she's not having it.
She rips her arm out of his hold. "No! Fuck no! She tried to put you away for life, Jace. For life!"
The reminder of my best friend's murder trial is a slap in the face, and my testimony was based off my belief that he actually did it. If I had seen the tape showing the other angle before I got on the stand, I never would have agreed to testify. The one thing I can see, though, is that Jace seems to value his life a little more than he used to, because he doesn't try to calm his girlfriend down again.
Paige glares at me as she steps forward and into my face. "I don't know what the fuck you're doing here, but let me make one thing clear: if you try fucking with my friends, my family, we're going to have serious issues."
There is absolutely nothing that I find intimidating about this girl. To be honest, it looks like I could have the right guy punt her across a football field. But I can respect her loyalty to her friends and the courage to jump into the lion's den to defend them.
I used to have that.
She turns around and walks back toward Jace. "Come on. We're leaving."
"No. Allow me." I interrupt and my eyes find Carter's. "Suddenly, this is the last place I want to be."
Neither Kennedy or Amelia try to stop me as I slip out the door—not that I expected them to. They've been friends with them longer. Of course, Carter manages to take everything from me. He took Davi. Now he already has Kennedy and Amelia. There's no way those two will have anything to do with me once I start doing things to get back at Carter, and nothing will stand in the way of my plans.
Nothing.
As if he has an actual death wish, the door opens and Carter comes running out, calling my name. I consider not stopping. I'm sure nothing good can come from talking to him, but my anger is enough to get me to freeze.
"Don't leave," he tells me. "I'm sorry for what Paige said."
I balk. "For what Paige said? That's what you're sorry for?"
Running his fingers through his hair, he sighs. "Not the only thing, but it's something I'm sorry for. Can we just go somewhere and talk?"
A bark of humorless laughter echoes out of me. "No. I don't want to go anywhere with you. I don't even want to fucking look at you." My fists clench, and I can feel my nails digging into my skin as he stays quiet. "You just have the perfect life, don't you? You've got your team and your friends and your family. And where's mine? Oh. That's right. Six feet under, right where you fucking left her."
About Kelsey:
Kelsey Clayton is an internationally selling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Wreck My Plans, an all-new standalone enemies-to-lovers romance from Kelsey Clayton is available now!
Rating: 4 Stars
Told in the first person. Alternating persons.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for review from Social Butterfly PR and the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".
My name is Carter Trayland,
And I really screwed up.
I should’ve ended things before they began. Instead, I wound up in a twisted love triangle, One that I never wanted to be a part of.
The wrong choice sent my life on a whirlwind. A woman I forced myself to love is dead. My best friend was nearly blamed for her murder. And the one I’ve always wanted, now wants revenge.
Her favorite person is gone, and she thinks it’s my fault. I’m not about to correct her either. Not when the reality is so much worse.
She can’t find out the truth of what happened. Knowing would ruin her in ways I can’t fathom. If blaming me is her way of coping, I’ll gladly carry that burden.
Because Tyeler Morgan is the one girl I’d protect at all costs.
Wreck My Plans is a standalone and part of the North Haven University series. It deals with sensitive topics that my be triggering to some readers.
Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Tye knows how to stick up for herself. But as I watch this story unfold, I had to wonder if she takes things a little too far. Carter is all about football and his friends. He’s also one to turn the other cheek.
This story turned my idea of a bully romance on its head. In books past it has always been the male character being a bully to the female character. This time around, the author has flipped it around. Usually, I go in not liking the male character very much until I see if he is redeemable or not. Again, this time is different. I had no trouble disliking Tye. She seemed like nothing but a spoiled brat who needed an attitude adjustment.
Our author created a secondary character, Noah, who seems to see something in her that I don’t. He’s one of the main reasons that I kept waiting to see where this story was going. Another reason was because I wanted to see how much Carter was going to put up with before things came to blows. Parts of this tale are sad too – not tears sad but heart sad.
It was interesting to watch the author go about changing my mind on how I feel about Tye. Sorry thing is, it took most of the story to accomplish that – just means she’s good at what she does. Just like a magician goes about having an audience believe the impossible, so does the author. I also think she showed great restraint because this story could have turned very dark.
Something of a reminder is that women can be just as nasty, and dirty, as men can be. They can have the same evil thoughts, and deeds, as their counterparts. Not all women are as innocent as they appear to be. By not taking the step off the cliff, brought things back in line until the author ended her story which has now left me in suspense. There were times that I really didn’t like what I saw happening but Carter, and Noah, had me wanting to give them a chance. And I’m glad I did since now I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
About Kelsey:
Kelsey Clayton is an internationally selling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog. She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey. Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
Kelsey Clayton is an internationally selling author of Contemporary Romance novels. She lives in a small town in Delaware with her husband, two kids, and dog.
She is an avid reader of fall hard romance. She believes that books are the best escape you can find, and that if you feel a range of emotions while reading her stories - she succeeded. She loves writing and is only getting started on this life long journey.
Kelsey likes to keep things in her life simple. Her ideal night is one with sweatpants, a fluffy blanket, cheese fries, and wine. She holds her friends and family close to her heart and would do just about anything to make them happy.
