A USA Today bestselling, gripping and heart-wrenching romantic suspense. I get why Beauty fell in love with the Beast, but it doesn’t change who Carter is. There’s no magical rose or kiss that will turn him into a prince. All Carter Cross will ever be is a beast. A cold-hearted and ruthless, mafia king, trapped in a castle of his own makingI’m the daughter of his enemy and his new possession. … enemy and his new possession. A mafia bargain for war.
I thought that’s all I was to him, but I was never prepared for for the next page of our story…
“Dark, sexy and incredibly masterful, Carter and Aria’s story had me riveted from beginning to end…” – Nightbird Novels
All He’ll Ever Be is the complete collection of the USA Today bestselling, Merciless series. It’s a dark, modern retelling of a tale as old as time.
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“All He’ll Ever Be” is Powerful – Dangerous – Dark – Passionate and Flaming-Hot. Inside is the entire series of “Merciless,” with gripping suspense, spine-chilling moments, soul-stirring moments, action, fiery romance and a most deserving happy ever after.
As the head of the Cross family, Carter has much on his plate and is quite protective. He is also traffic-stopping hot, wise, and seems to find a way to always get what he wants. What he wants is the doe-eyed beauty Aria Talvery, a mafia Princess to be unconditionally his. Their story is life-changing, and as they become closer, their wants and needs intensify. Amid the horrific danger, their passion ignites while finding peace in each other’s arms. Unfortunately, there are many stumbling blocks to conquer before they reach their happy ending.
Unforgettable creative read with a full cast of admirable characters that spring to life with breathtaking vivid scene descriptions. Backstories give the reader insight into the personas of Aria and Carter. Their chemistry is quite genuine; love them together. There were moments I welled up with tears, moments I smiled and moments that had my heart racing. I found this to be a most gratifying read; this story will forever be etched in my heart.
This is the entire series and books of Aria and Carter’s story and I had read the individual books. I really had not been able to put them down when i read them and couldnt get enough of this story. I seriously has so many twists and turns in it and you will just keep turning pages to find out whats happening with them through iut the entire story. My emotions were all over the place with these two and everything that was going on.
A great love story of the mafia variety! Carter is a Cross brother and Aria is the one he wants, only she is the daughter of his rival. Carter always gets what he wants though. It is a grand love story sort of like Beauty and the Beast. Lots of drama and lots of steam!!!
I would definitely recommend reading this book! Another Willow Winters masterpiece!
Dark intentions leave no mercy!
I’ve previously reviewed all four books in this series Merciless and I’ve put them together for your enjoyment
Book one – Dark intentions leave no mercy!
Aria is the daughter of a mob boss, who finds herself kidnapped by men who want to take over her father’s territory. Another man who makes her feel hope that she can get away from these men arrives, takes her and places her in a cell in his home. Carter has wanted Aria for years and now he finally has her in his grasp, but in order for her to be his, he has to break her down and he’s merciless in his approach!
Didn’t realise that the book was two parts, so when I stumbled on the end I was relieved to know I would get to know Aria and Carter better:) This book is a dark romance but will leave you with the warm fuzzy feelings that you expect from getting a happy ending…..which I’m holding out for! It also continues on from Daniel’s story, Possessive, so if you haven’t already read that I would recommend doing so, so you can follow the storyline and characters better:) Enjoy, I know I did!
Book two – Wow, what a story!
The saga continues with Carter and Aria and now war is on the horizon, but who will Aria side with? The man she is starting to crave and fall for or her family and blood? Carter is obsessed with Aria since she saved him years ago, unknowingly! But now that he has her, can he keep her?
Lots of secrets and revelations still to come as war breaches onto the Cross porch! Looking forward to the next book in this series:) Do yourselves a favour and read this series, it will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Book three – I’m breathless!
OMG, I just finished this book which is third in a series about Carter and Aria and I am literally breathless as I now eagerly anticipate the final book! This book is intense and I feel like I’ve literally been torn apart emotionally.
So as we know book two finished off quite dramatically with Aria against Carter and his brothers and book three picks up right where it left off! Loyalties are tested and boundaries are pushed to the limit. I don’t want to say too much other than you need to read this series, it is gripping, emotional and soooooo intense!
Book four – Endless brings Carter and Aria’s story to a conclusion
Suffice to say when I saw Endless sitting in my kindle I rushed to it as I just knew this story was going to be epic! This story picks up right where book three finishes with Carter frantically searching for Aria, but she is somewhere he never expected. A war between the Talvery and Cross crews is inevitable! A familiar face inserts himself in the situation to help Carter and our epic conclusion to Carter and Aria’s story presents itself with a massive surprise twist. A hint at a supernatural element in this book as well means I was blown away with the story
Thank you Willow for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review and hang onto the edge of my seat for whatever you have planned next
Merciless: “All of her. Every piece of her is mine and she knows it.”
~Carter~
You can feel the sadness and despair from Aria, and the conflict from Carter, even as they both try to deny what they feel and want from the other. Carter wants her, but he doesn’t know for what exactly. He says he wants to own her, but he doesn’t know if it’s more than in a sexual way. He doesn’t want to admit the depth of his feeling for her. As for Aria, the first time she saw Carter she thought he was going to save her. Didn’t take long for that perception to change, but it didn’t stop her from wanting him. She doesn’t believe it to be right so she fights it, fights him. On one hand at times, she wants nothing more than to escape, then the other she wants to kneel at his feet and do as he asks, as he commands. While they have undeniable chemistry, and Aria can submit to Carter, and he can command her like she craves, it’s hard for them to find a balance in between what they want and what has to be done. Carter for his family and his business, Aria for her sanity and safety. Willow Winters knows how to write a dark, angsty book that keeps you flipping the pages to see how the story plays out, and this one is a twister.
Heartless: I thought the first book Merciless killed me…. Nope. This book left me absolutely ruined. This book is so jam packed with emotion, and so wonderfully written, that you can’t help but feel it and run the gamut with the characters. You’ll feel their pain as they try to come to peace with their very different pasts, and come to terms with their present and soon to be future. This book will absolutely leave you devastated, but screaming for more when you reach the last page. Gods know I was. So can not endorse this book to the extent it deserves.
Breathless: This book is so aptly named. You will be breathless the whole way through wondering what’s going to happen next. Breathless is the third book in the Merciless series.
Carter and Aria’s story is not an easy path. It’s not a rocky one either. It’s full of mountains they have to climb to get any semblance of happiness.
Carter will do anything to win this war, no matter who he has to kill. No matter how many Talvery. Thing is, he’s losing Aria in the process. The only woman he’s ever loved.
Aria, can’t stand by and watch her family be killed. Even if it’s by the man she loves. How can she forgive that?
These books are getting better and better as they go.
Endless: I’m honestly not even sure the words to put that can give you the immensity of this book. It’s the conclusion of Aria and Carter’s story. Not that it ends here, just theirs in general. I say, bring on Jase, who seems to be next, but to leave these two is bittersweet in a way. You’re happy they have their HEA, but you’re also sad to say goodbye.
Their path down this road towards love, was anything but easy. It was filled with lies, betrayal, deceat, blood and bullets. The end of it though….. That’s all beauty. Well, as much as you can have in their world. And their world is getting a whole lot bigger in many different ways.
Putting all four books in a bundle is a brilliant way of reading without pause. No wait on Carter. Not even to go to the next. I guarantee you won’t regret this buy.
This book is the best way to read this spectacular series!!! There is no waiting. You can just read the entire story at your own pace. No waiting to get the next book. This series stole my heart. It is a must have! You will not want to put it down! The characters will take you on an emotional journey. you will not forget!! Love it!!! I am voluntarily leaving my review.
Love Carter & Aria’s story
Merciless
Merciless is an intense dark read that keeps you hooked from page one. Carter wants one thing and that’s Aria but Aria won’t go down without a fight. Carter & Aria I really enjoyed their story and of course seeing the Cross brothers. I can’t wait too read more of Carter & Aria’s story and hoping it will be out soon because the ending damn. Another amazing read that I didn’t want too put down.
Heartless
Wow. I’m in love with Carter & Aria, two broken souls who need each other but the war between there families could destroy them both. We learn more about Carter and what he has been through and also learn another secret that changes everything. I’m rooting for Carter and Aria but the ending omg, you have too read to know what I’m talking about. I’m dying to know what’s going to happen next. Another amazing 5 Star read that will have you reading non stop.
Breathless
This book is titled perfectly because this book will definitely leave you breathless. Carter & Aria I absolutely love. They are enemies but can’t help love each other but one betrayal could ruin what they could have. Their story will have you glued too your kindle and not wanting their story to end. The ending omg I need the next book ASAP. Another amazing read 5 Star read.
Endless
The ending to Carter & Aria’s was everything I was hoping for. Carter & Aria’s Story was an emotional read and definitely will pull on your heartstrings. I love Carter & Aria and of course the Cross brothers and Carter & Aria’s ending was perfect. I’m so looking forward to Jase’s story next.
This is the Merciless series, it’s Carter and Aria’s story. This is a dark, edge of your seat suspenseful story that will have you to unable to put the book down. It’s vivid in it’s storytelling and while a dark romance, it leaves you wanting more.
Phenomenal story! Willow Winters at her best!
5 HEART POUNDING STARS!! PHENOMENAL storytelling!! This book is heart pounding, gut wrenching, dark and believe it or not, loving. Carter and Aria story is hard, dark and beautiful, you will hate Carter and love him. W Winters has another hit on her hands, her writing gets better with each book I read. I can’t wait for the second book, I need it now. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
5 STARS FOR BOOK #2, HEARTLESS!! Holy smokes this book held me captive all the way through. The feels this story has is off the charts. Willow Winters writes with so much emotion, you feel it in your bones. Carter and Aria’s story continues and you do not want to miss their story, but please start with the first book. I can’t wait for the next book.
5 BREATHLESS STARS!! Wow, I can’t get enough of Carter and Aria’s story it is so captivating. This is the third book in the Merciless series and I can’t wait for the fourth book. Their story will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the feels. If you haven’t started this series you definitely need to. Willow Winters writing is phenomenal and her story stick with you forever.
5 HEART POUNDING STARS!! This book had my heart pounding and hurting so bad at times I could not breath. This ending to Carter and Aria’s story is PERFECTION, with all the intense and heart hurting moments, but full of beautiful love. W. Winters has a phenomenal storyteller that has you completely sucked in. I highly suggest this series, so make sure to 1-click you will be happy you did.
This is an amazing way to treat yourself to the complete Merciless series in one absolutely beautiful package. Includes all four books in Carter and Aria’s incredible story. Do you dare to enter this intense, powerful, dark, dramatic, and scorching hot world? Carter Cross is a bad man with a plan and an obsession. Aria Talvery is an innocent woman caught in the crossfire between Carter and her Father. A game changing attraction and sizzling chemistry create a inferno of heat and the unexpected seeds of love to take root. Danger, drama, betrayals, twists, shocking revelations, scorching scenes, action and tested loyalties deliver heartache, swoon worthy moments and edge of your seat excitement. This is a series that is simply too sinfully delicious to resist!!
All He’ll Ever Be is a book you need in your life! I read this series as each one of the books was released and it overwhelmed me in the best way. I remember telling people I couldn’t explain it to them and that they simply had to experience it for themselves. It is absolutely the type of series that you need all of. Carter is a complex and intense and deserves to be read in a volume of book such as this. And its true – all he will ever be is a Beast *wink wink* Not to mention Aria who is undeniably Carters match and equal. The illustrations only enhance experience. It is awesome to see bits and pieces of what is written drawn on the page. It allows you to see visually what Willow Winters imagined while writing. Carter and Aria’s story is EPIC and so is this edition of the series.
Each story from this box set is a wonderful read from the very beginning. I was captivated by this box set and continuously found myself drawn to the characters. Nice plots and easy to follow. The characters had such chemistry that you could feel the sparks. In true Willow Winters form the characters and their personalities are unique with qualities and traits that balance out perfectly. The chemistry between the main characters is sizzling. I loved they way they came together so smoothly. The scenes are so graphic and vivid it’s easy to picture each scenario as it plays off one another beautifully. Willow Winters did an excellent job bringing these stories to life flawlessly.
I voluntarily submitted an ARC review for this book.
Carter and Aria’s story is just like a telling of Beauty and the Beast, only darker, and naughtier. Carter wants to own Aria mind, body and soul, so he steals her and keeps his songbird captive. Willow will yank you into this story and take you one one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride. There is darkness and light, hate and love, give and take and despair and hope. Everything will be tested; trust, love and loyalty. Willow did an amazing job bringing Aria and Carter’s story to life. My heart was ripped out and put back together so many times. Even though they came together unconventionally, Carter and Aria’s love for each other is so real. There is action, death, despair, love, heartbreak, secrets revealed and twists and turns. I was on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns, and there were many twists that left me shocked. It was intense, heartbreaking and heart pounding. Meet Carter and Aria and enter a world you won’t want to leave. Carter and Aria’s love is endless, but it could also be their downfall. Pick this up and fall in love with the Cross family and their world.
All four Merciless books in one massive tome is like a dream come true and I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book.
Carter is the oldest of the Cross brothers and a Mafia kingpin on the rise for power. With a history of tragic misfortune, he is a man on the hunt to bring about the down fall of all of his rivals and acquiring the one girl to bring his life to a turnabout after a near death experience. The only problem being that she may not come willingly.
This compilation of Carter and Aria’s story is an epic telling filled with angst that’ll have your heart sky-rocketing with a rush of adrenaline! The love and indignation these to show towards one another makes for a very intriguing tale and Willow writes with such finesse that I just want to buy and collect every single work of art she has and will release!!!
All four of these amazing books in one! Who could ask for more? Loved every one of these books!
Willow slayed us with the Merciless series. Carter is so intense, so cold-hearted and merciless. I loved him. Aria is broken and he tries to fix her while making her his. As they go on Aria realizes that maybe Carter isn’t as heartless as she thought. Dare she fall in love with him? So many twists and turns, nothing comes out like you think it will. Willow is so good at making you so invested in the story, making you want more page after page.
Willow Winters has outdone herself with this book. All He’ll Ever Be is the compilation of the Merciless series in one big book. It’s a combination of angst, drama, domination, brutality and more that keeps the pages turning.
Carter Cross is the oldest of the Cross siblings and head of their business. Aria Talvery is the daughter of his enemy and now she’s his. He is Dominate and in control. He will do anything to break Aria down and make her realize where she belongs. Aria doesn’t see herself as weak and broken until she’s given to Carter. The longer they are together, the more she becomes his. She becomes Carter’s greatest weakness.
This book is a rollercoaster of action, love, hate and war. Action is happening at every turn and emotions run high. A series that is not to be missed!!
With a war between three families being eminent, there is bound to be casualties, and this case is no exception. Especially when it comes to the Cross and Talvery family. Carter Cross has set his eyes on Aria and he will not let anything stop him from having her.
How can one love and hate someone like Carter? It is said there is a thin line between love and hate. Someone as tortured as Aria can. Carter who doesn’t know he can love. They both know and understand want but Aria is afraid to love and Carter hasn’t recognized what love is. This is the beginning of war between the Cross and Talvery families. All for the love of Aria Talvery, Carter’s Helen of Troy. With bloodshed threatening to be shed, one has to wonder if their love for each other can survive.
There are few books that can leave you with so many different emotions swirling around you. All He’ll Ever Be is one of those. As Aria learns of the past and Carter’s unwillingness to admit his love for her, it does nothing but tear them apart. As the becomes past is clearer and enemies are closing in, Aria discovers with heart pounding realizations of what cannot be.
Hold on for the ride of your life.
Where do I start praising this book? This boxed set is an addiction! It is one of the most intense series I have ever read!
The characters, Aria and Carter, are one of the most awesome and amazing characters I have ever read about so far. It’s like experiencing every moment through their eyes! They are so alive, their emotions and feelings as raw as in no other book by Ms. Winters.
I loved and hated the alpha-male-ish behaviour of Carter, cruel and sweet at the same time…
And I loved Aria. She is like a delicate and fragile flower, all sweetness, and yet as sturdy and pliable as a blade of grass…
I felt their tornness and their agony, their depressions, their despair, their hate, their fierceness and passion and above all the hopelessness and sadness of their conflicted situation. And I also felt their love, their sweetness, their tenderness…
I felt it in every cell of my body, in every word I read and it almost brought me to my knees! Every emotion is so vividly described that it feels like seeing a painting by one of the old masters, in which the emotions are captured in strong, yet murky colors.
These books ripped my heart and soul to pieces only to put them together again and shred me once more! They left me breathless…, heartbroken…, choked up with tears…, gutted…, desperate…
And the plot… I only can say, it kept me on my toes from beginning to end. It is pure insanity and murderous with all its ups and downs, twists and turns, unsolved mysteries and thrilling suspense at an all-time height. With every chapter read, events are spiraling down further and there seems to be no way out of this horrible desperation…
It is heartwrenching to read these book, and you have no idea how many times I had to stop reading, just to breath and calm down!
If I’ve ever read a series that’s worth being filmed, that is it!
I wish I was more eloquent to describe my feelings about this series in a better, a more accurately way…
But you could use every word known to describe these fantastic books and would still not come close to do justice to this masterpiece of Willow Winters! It is grandeur and genius on a completely new level.