Persephone Abbot is in my debt. Exactly the way I want it. The sins of the father should not be inherited by the daughter. It’s unfair, I know, but since when has life been fair? The events that brought us here began on Halloween night more than five years ago in that chapel ruin. I saved her that night. Carried her home through the storm that was the omen warning of what would come.I didn’t know … what would come.
I didn’t know it then, but I do now.
Her father destroyed something precious. Someone innocent.
I don’t believe in an eye for an eye. I won’t just balance the scales of justice, I’ll tip them so far in my favor his legacy will topple.
I’ll take that which is most precious. His daughter.
But I’m not the only monster lurking in the dark corners of her world. She’ll sleep in the bed of the beast, but I’ll keep her safe. Protect her fiercely.
And maybe I’ll keep her.
Set in the Benedetti Mafia World, Descent is a brand new Standalone Enemies-to-Lovers Romance.
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Hayden and Persephone will take you on a thrill of a lifetime ride that you will not want to end. The story is dark, intense and passionate. The greek mythology element makes this a phenomenal journey. I honestly volunteered to review this arc.
Persephone’s dad is believed to have destroyed someone’s life and Hayden is making her pay for her dad’s sins, but who says they can’t fall in love in the process?
I’ve been a fan of Natasha Knight’s since I read Collateral and Damage and this book made me an even bigger fan! I wanted to finish the entire book in one sitting, but real life got in the way and every time I had to put my Kindle down, I couldn’t wait to get back to it. Persephone and Hayden’s story is dark, compelling, and intense. I LOVED the references to Greek mythology!
Descent is an enemies-to-lovers contemporary mafia romance written in dual first-person POV. It’s a standalone that ends with a HEA. No cliffhanger, no cheating.
I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Persephone & Hades were that rare enemies to lovers romance that set the pages of this book on fire! This book had it all, a bit of mystery, a rich history between all of the characters, witty banter, a few funny moments, some fun family dynamics and steamy scenes a plenty! Hades wanted to be Persephone’s big bad, but watching him falling in love with her instead was so much better. I loved this book.
One hell of a ride that kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the angst, the total hotness, the suspense that Persephone and Hades’ story brought out page after page. I couldn’t read this one fast enough to get the answer that I so desperately sought with every page that passed. Their story was dark, dirty, and very intense. A story with all the feels and one that kept me guessing at what secrets were being held by each character. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend this book along with any book by this author.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Wow!! Pulled into a web of lies and secrets! Persephone and Hayden, together find the truth and connect on a level like no other! Exciting and intense!
OMG,, I was blown away by Hades and Persephone’s story. I love every second of this book. It pulled me in and held me totally spellbound. Twist and turns that had me on the edge of my seat , riveted to every single word. A stunning read that so compelling I couldn’t put it down. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a book that will take you on a dark journey.
This author never ceases to surprise me with the great characters she builds and the twisted world she creates for them.
Percy & Hayden met as kids living next door to each other, though they didn’t interact much. Fast forward to the present day and things are a whole lot different.
Due to circumstances beyond her control Percy finds herself indebted to Hayden. She thinks she can handle it and protect herself and her younger sister, but Hayden is no longer the boy next door.
With vengence in mind Hayden can’t wait to see his enemy crumble. Having Percy at his disposal is just icing on the cake. But when buried secrets finally come to light everything he thought he knew about his own family is turned on it’s head.
So if you enjoy couples with wicked chemisty embroiled in a dark twisted tale of secrets, lies and revenge then this book is a must read. You won’t be disappointed
This story is set in the Benedetti Mafia World, Descent is a standalone Enemies-to-Lovers Romance. There is nothing too taboo in this book according to me. Persephone (Percy) is struggling to stay afloat after her beloved father’s tragic accident and she is trying to hold together the pieces of his crumbling empire. Hayden (Hades) is a boy next door, whom she knew when she was in her teens.
On one Halloween night he had stepped in and rescued her from their family chapel when something underhanded seemed to be taking place. He took her away to safety and that was the last time she has seen him.
Now, after 5 years Hayden is back with a revenge mission. He holds Percy’s father accountable and will do anything and everything in his power to take his revenge and rip everything away from the Abbots. And he has his eyes set on Persephone as a collateral damage.
“An eye for an eye. A girl for a girl”
Hayden comes off as cold, controlling, hard, and not a man you want to mess with. Some how to me Percy seemed weak. The chemistry between Persephone and Hayden is good.
“I want you, but I won’t take what you don’t give, do you understand?”
Mystery, regret and misunderstanding are brewing a vicious storm between them. They did have attraction along with lots of push and pull.
“Like a moth to a flame. Except that I don’t know which of us is the moth and which the flame that will burn the other”
The plot was good too and it went smoothly. The book was more character driven then plot driven. Even though I read the entire story in one stretch and it did hold the interest, I still felt the grip in the book was missing. This book displayed power play, conspiracies, revenge, family secrets, and twists.
I wish I could give this book 50 stars, it deserves everyone one them. Percy and Hades have a depth to their characters I’ve not seen before. This entire story comes with an incredible back story that I could never have dreamed up. Hades had a thing for Percy when she was a teenager but then things took a complete,left turn and years go by before they lay eyes on each other again. That instant attraction is right there but Hades knows she’s too good to be tainted by his world. They meet again through an unconventional,meeting and since he needs her help desperately they come to an understanding.the love affair starts to bloom but will Haden’s past catch up to them before someone else gets hurt? It is my opinion that this Book is the best Natasha has ever written and one I will revisit often.
Descent took me on a captivating dark ride and gave me all the feels. I enjoyed how the family secrets along with twist and turns made for one complicated and incredibly layered storyline.
Hayden and Persephone were amazing characters that held me riveted. Persephone was incredibly resilient, compassionate and stronger than she realized. Hayden was dark and mysterious but I truly loved his gentle and protective side that only Persephone was allowed to see. The chemistry between them was off the charts hot.
Descent was an amazing dark mafia romance that held me entranced. Before I realized it I had been sucked so far into their world and reunited with some of my favorite Benedettis that I didn’t want their story to end. Descent was a riveting pageturner that kept me entertained until the last page.
Title: Descent
Author: Natasha Knight
Stand alone
Genre: Contemporary Romance
My Rating: 5 ++
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Wow! What an amazing ride! If you like dark mafia romances…this is So the book for you! You
don’t want to miss it. This is my second book from Knight and she came through like a sledgehammer
knocking this out of the park. Descent is a standalone enemies-to-lovers trope; which I love.
Beside my affinity for the aforementioned, the writing pulls you in. Sucks you into their world.
Hayden (Hades) and Persephone’s world, that is. Hades is a dark, mysterious, sexy alpha male with one objective on his mind: revenge. With whom? The Abbot family. Percy (Persephone) is his leverage. He plans to use her to get to her family. But then realizes he wants her too. Can he stay the course with his plan of ultimate revenge? Or will his new found attraction for Percy alter his plans indefinitely?
Final thoughts…
This book packs a powerful punch of suspense, edginess, and exhilarating steam.
Percy and Hayden’s chemistry was off the charts. Definitely worth a read in my opinion. Hope you give this one a try. Happy reading!
*I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Whew! Descent was a GREAT read! It’s a full-length stand-alone romance in the wold of the Benedetti Mafia. It’s my favorite kind, a hate/love romance, full of heart-stopping revelations, thrilling action, and smoking hot chemistry! I loved the characters, they were so consuming! Once I started reading I just couldn’t stop. There’s a lot of bad blood between these characters, a great storyline. Percy and Hades have so much sexual tension it’s absolutely intoxicating! I loved them so hard! Hades is reaping his justice and trying to claim Percy for himself in the process. Persephone is trying to keep it all together and the only man she’s secretly ever loved is out to ruin the Abbott name and consume her in the process. The line between hate and love is very thin and these two are inevitable. My heart broke so many times for Percy and her relationships, she really has such a good heart. Hayden killed me because when the twists hit, they really break apart so much for him. One of my favorite things was, I’m a huge lover of Greek Mythology and Everything Hades. So the references to the gods and comparing of Hades stealing Persephone really had me. I’m such a romantic! I really enjoyed this read and I loved the connection to Dom and Gia that we get! I think this book was a little lighter than I’m used to coming from Knight, But it was great and all the unexpected twists really keeps you on the edge of your seat. I look forward to more from Knight. I received an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
***ARC generously provided by for an honest review.***
Storyline: 5 stars
Characters: 5 stars
Heat Factor: 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 stars
“Persephone Abbot belongs to me. She always has. And now, she belongs in my bed, too. And I’ll make sure she stays there no matter what I have to do.” –Hayden Montgomery
Descent is an all new standalone enemies to lovers romance story by Natasha Knight. Get ready for your newest book boyfriend, Hayden Montgomery!! He is super alpha, super possession and super yummy!
Persephone is struggling in the aftermath of a hit and run accident that has let her father unresponsive and bed ridden. With the family fortune in ruins, Persephone is trying to hold it together as best she can. When she discovers that a Hayden “Hades” Montgomery now controls everything: her father’s company, their home and her, things take an interesting turn.
From the first page to the last, this book will take you on a journey of twists and turns. Major secrets and shock worthy moments! The chemistry between Percy and Hades is off the charts!
Natasha has again delivered another fantastic story full of mystery and suspense.
I’ll never tire of Mrs Knight’s mafia and revenge stories!
In Descent, we are plunged into an intense and compelling tale, with mythological references I so enjoyed. Fast paced and twisted, it was a crazy ride.
“Hades. He was my savior once. Twice. Now he’s become my tormentor. And I don’t ever want him to let me go.”
Percy (Persephone) loses everything to Hayden (Hades) as the pressure slowly closes in on her. Hayden is definitely an addictive antihero. Both dangerous and caring, he proves to be as merciless than protective and possessive. Percy’s strength and determination make of her a fierce adversary, although I absolutely loved her vulnerabiltily. Their intense and raw connection enthralled me, their dynamic is charged in electricity!
“I’m leaving. I guess you’ll be back later to take more of what doesn’t belong to you?”
They share a special bond from the very beginning, an obvious complicity, in spite of the menaces and their tumultuous relationship. The mysteries and secrets surrounding their families slowly unveil a sad and tragic past.
“Right and wrong, like luck, are a matter of perspective.”
The question is: How much do you know your closest ones?
Natasha has brought us a deliciously dark and dirty read with Descent. Once I started I was enraptured and couldn’t put it down! Sleep is for the weak after all!
She has given us a great story filled with intrigue. The character will peak your interest and hold it. Persephone’s life is falling apart but shes still so strong, I loved her. I loved watching the mystery that was Hades unravel. He was hot, dark and mysterious! The chemistry between them is off the charts hot!
Well done Natasha for another grippingly great read
This cover is so lush if any cover was going pull off the image of Hades it had to be this one, completely on point
Trying to be one person in front of everyone who you don’t want to pass this barriers you put up is simple and easy, but only for so long. When someone who’s been past those barriers is back in your life day to day can you still keep those barriers as high as they are?
Circumstances change,
Life gets difficult,
Some people grow while others stay the same.
But what happens when feelings are rising to the surface?
What happens when hurt from the past is starting to show?
And finally how many people will break with the truths are finally uncovered?
I always look forward to Natasha’s releases I love her worlds and her level of dark and gritty in her books.
If you’ve read any of her other books you’ll see some familiar faces in this one 😉
Another fab read
Wow!! Hayden and Percy satisfied my dark reader heart. A great story of power struggles, breaking down of walls, and steamy romance. It will electrify your heart and keep you wanting for more. I read it in a day and a half, but make sure you give yourself some time once you start. Natasha’s words will suck you in and you won’t want to put it down.
Another great 4 star darkish romance. An amazing page turner.
Persephone is down on her luck. Mistakes made by her fathers bad decisions fall on her. Hayden picks those mistakes up but he wants Persephone with it too.
It was an intriguing story that had me reading it almost non stop. It had just the right amount of darkish for me. I enjoyed the storyline and characters very much.
My only fallback was that some of the characters and their storyline came in to play a role in this story. I was trying to hard to remember that story but came up with some blank spots. I did enjoy it regardless.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I highly recommend this story.
Natasha Knight hits another one out of the park with Descent! I could not put this book down!!! Persephone and Hades were the perfect enemies to lovers that had so much chemistry it was busting off the page!
This story included some side characters from the Benedetti series and I loved how they were intertwined but yet kept it completely a stand-alone! Descent is definitely a 5 star read and I highly recommend reading the Benedetti series too!
5 DARK LOVE STARS!! Wow…..my dark heart is happy with this story and all the dark love for these two. Hayden and Persephone story is dark, beautiful and full of the feels. They will take you on one heck of a ride….so sit back and enjoy. Natasha Knight words are so delicious you will eat them down in one sitting, so make sure you have a couple hours for this book.