From USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Kenborn comes a steamy enemies to lovers romance full of sharp banter, cold revenge, and unexpected twists.Loyalty is the deadliest sinEverything has been one elaborate lie. My name. My identity. My entire existence. Crafted by one man and revealed by another. Brody Harcourt exposed me as a fraud, turning me from a queen into a pariah. Now … a fraud, turning me from a queen into a pariah.
Now there will be hell to pay.
But I’m back for more than revenge. More than blood.
My eye is on the prize.
The Carrera throne.
I’ll win the kingpin’s trust at any cost, even if it means crossing enemy lines with Houston’s political pin-up boy. Brody’s chiseled chest and cocky smirk won’t distract me.
But things don’t always go as planned.
Sometimes a queen has to steal her crown.
And the one man she should never want…
…is the only one she does.
*The Carrera Cartel books are all standalones and can be read out of sequence. However, for maximum enjoyment, it’s recommended that you read them in order.
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All I can say is wow! I am never surprised at how great of a story that Cora Kenborn can create but I have to say that for me, this by far tops them all. This enemies to lovers dark mafia romance is spun with lots of laugh out loud humor, love, lust, action. The characters are so well developed that you’d think she was talking about your best friends. There was never a dull moment in this book! Adrianna and Brody have such a sizzling chemistry right from the start. The banter between the two made it impossible to put the book down because I just had to know what happened next. There is no doubt in my mind that this book deserves a lot more than the 5 stars allowed in a review.
Talk about saving the best for last!!!
Now I loved Val and lusted for Mateo but Brody set my soul, and other things , ablaze.
Ever wonder what happens when a tornado and a volcano collide? Well you get Drawn Blue Lines. I mean I was left awestruck and utterly speechless reading these two. Former ADA, and current Mexican Cartel lieutenant, Brody Harcourt is sexy, deadly, and way more than meets the eye. Former rival Cartel queen Adrianna Carrera is a smart and sassy femme fatale clawing her way back from rock bottom. Val and Eden were smoking hot, Mateo and Leighton were a five alarm blaze, but Brody and Adrianna are a volcano eruption.
Cora Kenborn has broken the mold and set a new standard for what Mafia Romance is. Drawn Blue Lines is mucho caliente to the 100th degree. What a great way to end an explosive series. Five stars aren’t even enough. This is definitely one of my top 5 reads of the year. #2019Top5MustRead
I could gush forever about this book. I legit loved every minute of it. Fantastic writing. Well paced. Engaging plot. Smokin’ sex scenes. No OW or OM drama. Some super hilarious one liners. Excellent banter between Brody and Adriana. There weren’t too many secondary characters, but we get to see the couple’s from previous books a little. However, there was one that stole the show for me. I won’t name names, but COME TO MAMA!! Both Adrianna and Brody were fantastic main characters. I already mentioned the banter between these two, but the sexual chemistry melted my tablet (I am sending you a bill Miz Cora ). I loved that Adrianna was a strong lead, feisty, but without coming across like a psycho. Which honestly is a fine line to skate. Last, it was all wrapped up in a good happy for now.
So ya I loved it! I recommend it (anything by this author). And I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Drawn Blue Lines…what can I say…I f-in loved it! (my husband did too) Adrianna and Brody’s story is full of heart pounding action, danger, suspense, violence, secrets, lies and a hot sexy romance. I absolutely loved Adrianna and Brody they have crazy hot chemistry together. She’s a strong, feisty, smart heroine and he’s the sexy former DA turned cartel lieutenant. DBL is a well written, keep you on the edge of your seat book that sucked me in from the first page till the last and I loved every delicious page. Cora Kenborn is one of my top five authors and the way she combines suspense, romance and unexpected twists make this series my all time favorite! I definitely recommend everyone one-click this series, you won’t regret it. This is the final book in the Carrera Cartel Series and although I’m sad the series is over I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.
Absolutely amazing non stop read that left all my senses fried, I had a hard time putting Brody and Adriana’s story down for anything. Their sizzling hot chemistry, witty humor, angsty banter, and strength as characters with a plot build more twisty then a roller coaster on steroids is a absolute must read.
Red lines have been blurred, gray lines have faded, but my, oh my, the blue lines that are drawn? Muy caliente! This last book of the Carrera Cartel series does not disappoint and is definitely a must-read. Conflicted characters, angst, and plot twists abound…as well as delicious mafia action…get caught up in the adventure!
Ok where do I start with this story?? So menu good points about it. I was totally hooked into this story from the beginning till the end. Adriana was a great character and I thought it was great that she is a strong woman who isn’t afraid to take a stand and lead. Then we have Brody who is guy with his own set of issues. I really enjoyed the storyline in the twists and turns waiting to see how it’s going to end. The growth of the characters throughout the story was interesting to see how they dealt with all the issues that were thrown at them. I could go on and on but I will just say you will want to read this one!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. Cora Kenborn has done it again!! Drawn Blue Lines is a page turner, from the first chapter I was pulled in and couldn’t put it down! The personalities that come through in her characters absolutely captivated me. They’re intelligent, funny, sexy as hell… I would definitely recommend this book!
This book CAN be read as a stand-alone, but personally I like reading them all together.
This is my absolute favorite book of the trilogy!!! The relationship of Brody and Adrianna is twisted but yet absolutely perfect! If you are a mafia, dark romance fan- this book is a MUST READ!!
Cora knocked it out of the park with this one. Although this can be read as a stand alone, I recommend reading the whole trilogy.
Adrianna is one bad ass woman. Who pulls herself up from near death to a heroine you can call in love with. And so does our broken DA Brody . What they have is steamy. It’s a give and take. Ying and yang kind of relationship.
It will become one of your favorites!
This is the third book in the Carrera Cartel trilogy. However, all three can be read as a stand-alone. OMG!! WHAT A BOOK! Brody and Adrianna’s story is intense. They both live broken lives but together all hell breaks loose. This book is full of emotional, sexy, and angsty twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Believe me, this is a book you will not want to miss. Get yours today!
Fantastic final book in the Carrera series. I’ve been waiting a long time for Brody’s story and Cora definitely delivered on an amazing book. The story can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading all of them as they are all amazing stories. Brody & Adriana’s story was so good. They have so much fire together and so much hate, disgust, and guilt that you have to hate and love them at the same time. The end of the book was so surprising, I would have never expected it. This author is so great with her characters and stories. You can just picture her world in your mind like you are living the experience. You get so deep in it that it is hard to put the book down.
Outstanding Yet Again!!
There is nothing better than when you have been waiting for a book which you know will be good and it blows your first thoughts out of the water because it’s even better than you could have wished for. It’s hard to say much about the book without giving anything away so just know that it is a book that you better be prepared to read this baby straight through. Ms. Kenborn has outdone herself yet again by giving us a book that draws you in from the first page and keeps you guessing throughout if any good can come from a fierce mafia family.
In case you missed Blurred Red Lines which is Val and Eden’s story and Faded Gray Lines which is Mateo and Leighton’s story make sure that you one click these books as well. All three have been written as a book that sticks with you long after finishing it. I highly recommend this book and this series!!
Freaking Amazing!!!! Cora is super talented, kept me on the edge of my seat. I love this series! I didn’t think I would care for Brody but hot damn, Cora mad me fall in love with him. I want to be best friends with Adriana. I would like to see more of the Carrera series or maybe a next generation. You’ll want to read this series even though it can be read as a standalone. All of the men are swoon worthy.
Drawn Blue Lines is book three of the Carrera Cartel series and unlike most series can be read standalone. Having read Blurred Red Lines and Faded Gray Lines I was excited to see what Drawn Blue Lines would give us. Cora Kenborn out did herself with this one. (Please excuse me while I shove Mateo aside and make claims to Brody.)
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, chewing my lip and praying my racing heart didn’t give out on me. This book needs a warning sign to ensure that no one disturbs you while reading, after all the Carrera cartel is at our disposal.
Brody and Ariana’s story is one that the tension burns so hot. Their explosive together, everything we’d ever want out of a couple.
I highly recommend reading this series!
A Sassy, Sexy, Dark ride with Adrianna and Brody! Their hate/love story had me hooked from the start. Her smart mouth and His ability to ignite her desires has them smoldering while trying to find and keep their place in the Carrera Cartel. Danger and Passion in a can’t put down, MUST read! Third in the Series but a stand alone also. Cora Kenborn is an AMAZING storyteller!
What a bitter sweet moment.
Drawn Blue lines is the final book in the Carrera cartel and what a book it was!! Brilliant, Explosive, HOT and Phenomenal are just a few words to describe this book.
Although it’s part of a trilogy this book can be read as a standalone. Adriana and Brody… well …. Those two are pure perfection, their chemistry is sinfully HOT!!! The suspense will keep you on the edge of your seats and their banter will have you snickering… They are simply perfectly imperfect!! I loved the Carrera familia and hope we see more of them in the near future.
AUDIO REVIEW
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Favourite book in the series, really enjoyed it.
I loved the twists and turns and I loved both main characters.
Can’t beat catching up with old ones too.
Whoa! This story blew me away! These stories are so involved! I was thinking it would go one way then BAM—here is a new twist! I was shocked, surprised, angered and really just loved it! The characters are divine! Perfectly evil and protective at the same time. The female lead just is an impressive woman. Everything she has gone through and how twisted her mind can be….just wow! Of course then there is Harcourt..the man we love to hate? Well he really can play both sides and I loved how he grew and changed throughout the story
Overall this is another for my favorites list! I did listen to this on audio. The narration is perfectly done and really led me further into believing these characters
I was waiting for Adrianna’s story and I was not disappointed one bit!!!
Adrianna is out for revenge but instead ends up in love.
Our man Brody finally “grows up” as well.
Stacy Gonzalez really brought Adriana to life for me and Alan Carlson was great coming back from book 1 to give life to Brody.
Audio ARC provided by Pink Flamingo Productions and I decided to leave an honest review.