Daniela Manzano has spent the last five years learning how to please a powerful mob boss. But after a rival kidnaps her, she becomes a pawn in the dark games of two dangerous men.___You don’t become the fiancée of one of the most powerful mafia bosses in the city without understanding exactly how gritty and depraved the world truly is… and how to thrive in the inferno. After five years spent …
After five years spent under his controlling thumb, Daniela knows her position with a man like Vincent Stacatto is precarious, but as long as she plays by the rules of his “game”, she’s safe…
Until she’s taken captive by the devil.
Kidnapped by a rival crime lord, Daniela becomes a pawn between two powerful forces, and just another casualty in a bloody game of chess. But to get to the top, and stay at the top, you have to fight dirty and hold nothing back, because the most dangerous piece on the board isn’t the King.
It’s the queen.
This is a dark romance that contains mature subject matter not suitable for those under 18.
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Never had I ever thought I would be so utterly and completely bewitched by such an intense and dark story. Right off the bat, I was thrown into a world where the words come to life. And with every word, I could imagine everything that was happening.
It truly was a gritty journey made from a moment of hesitation. And despite the gruesome darkness surrounding them, I absolutely loved the connection and relationship between Danny and Dante. They were two people with their own daunting past that was consumed by darkness.
And one taste was not enough. The need for more, to use each other to erase the demons that haunted them burned within them. They were like two magnets that just couldn’t be pulled apart. And the story got even better. A bit darker. More intense.
Crescendo took me on a ride that turned my world upside down. The story truly embodies the darkness, grittiness of such world that Dante and Danny live in. So don’t expect any sweetness and loud profession of love in such a gruesomely dark story. You will have to read between the lines as it is their actions that have more value than what they are saying.
Intense, stunning and brutally dark are the first things that come to mind when I think about this book. It is absolutely not for all readers. If triggers are a concern or you can’t open your arms wide to wholeheartedly embrace the darkness, then this book/duet is not what you are looking for. I’ll be honest, even if you love dark romance this one could be a challenge. It is gritty and raw and has an edge that is as sharp as a razor. Dante and Daniela make a complex and complicated couple that even after finishing this book I’m not sure how I feel about. I will definitely be checking out book two though because even if this wasn’t a comfy read it was compelling.
This is the first book in the Beautiful Monster Series, a Dark Romance. This story is intense, and dark! Daniela’s story is heartbreaking. She is extremely strong, and resilient. She is caught up between two twisted men. Dante is dark, broken, revengeful, and enigmatic. Vincent is ruthless, and brutal. The storyline is enthralling, and intricate, filled with violence, darkness, and twists and turns. This story is not for the faint-hearted. Bree Elaine and Patrick Morgan did an interesting and captivating reading of the story. Looking forward to listen to Refrain, Espi and Chloe’s story, the next book in the Series. Lana Sky is definitely one of my favorite Dark and Twisted Romance Books Authors.
What a surprise this book was! Every time I thought it was going one way, another twist popped up. Cleverly written and thoroughly enjoyed.
Too dark for me
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
Wow!! Just Wow!! This book is one of the best dark mafia romances I have EVER read I certainly felt like it was as realistic as you could get!! A truly heartbreaking story. Daniela has been controlled by Vincent for 5 years. She is entering an arranged marriage with him. Vincent is violent and scary and Dante, his rival, is the same violent and scary. Unfortunately Daniela is caught in the middle of their rivalry when she is kidnapped. This is a book that is truly hard to put down!! I highly recommend this book!! Just make sure that you are prepared for the dark side I absolutely can’t wait to read the next book!!!
Violent
This book from the first chapter grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. It’s so dark & twisted I couldn’t put it down . “I f***ing loved it…”
This is my first book by this author and oh my goodness. I absolutely need more. I love dark. I love sexy mobsters. And I love twisted. I need to seek out this talented mind and find more amazing book. This book was everything I hoped it would be and then some. Daniela lives in a twisted, dark world. She she deal with it before it’s too late?
It was real violent, but had a good story line.
A little too grafic for me though
Crescendo A Beautiful Monster Novel by Lana Sky
This is one of the best books I’ve read. All consuming, provocative and gritty. This book sent shivers down my spine. A well written Novel about fear, submission and loyalty. Crescendo is on a plane no one can touch. The characters are well thought out and each hold a special place throughout the Novel, feeding off one another to peak at the perfect Crescendo. To say I loved it just isn’t enough. I can’t wait to read Beautiful Monster book 2.
I give Crescendo 5 stars for its brilliant all consuming Novel.
I would recommend this book to Adults.
I never knew something so dark can be so beautiful , that a person can be evil and angelic at the same time. Amazing book, very skilled author!!!
Dark and twisted! Loved it.
I didn’t like it way too dark and everyone was so messed up.
Well written, but too dark for my taste.
sorry but im not a fan of such violence even though in reality – it happens!!
Difficult to follow and read.
This book was hard to put down.
Kept my attention; anxious to read the ongoing saga. Characters actually had personalities-not at all boring.
One of the darkest books I’ve ever read. The sexual tension and behaviors are scary, due to the characters twisted pasts. Part Mob Boss story part love its truly a serious book about humanity and desires.