I didn’t know she was a detective, the only daughter of the Chief of Police.I didn’t know he was a mafia Prince, heir to the Tyrell’s bloody empire.It was only supposed to be one night.God help me, I can’t stop thinking about that night.So when she walked into the interrogation room, my heart almost stopped.I can’t believe he might have tortured and killed someone.I have to avoid her at all costs. killed someone.
I have to avoid her at all costs.
I will be his downfall.
So begins a deadly game of cat and mouse, of blood and lust, of love and duty, and of an attraction so fierce the consequences are inevitable…
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this is a retelling for mature audiences. Don’t enter the Underworld if you’re scared of the dark.
The Scent of Roses (Dark Romeo 2) and Hanging in the Stars (Dark Romeo 3) will be released 13 July and 10 Aug. No waiting!
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Wow, wow, wow. You think you know your typical mafia trope but this is so much more! I loved it!” ~ After The Pages
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Ugh! Darn it! Why?! Why didn’t I realize that this book was part of a trilogy, and it was going to end in a cluffhanger?! Probably because it’s been in my TBR file for the past two years, and I finally decided to read it one lazy Saturday afternoon! Mannnnnn! This was book soooooo good, but can my heart take reading two more stories to find out how things turn out for Roman and Julianna?! Sienna Blake, you sneaky devil you! You made me fall in love with this couple so hard! And Roman’s father, Giovanni–monster personified! I am truly scared of him. With Both Roman and Julianna suffering painful losses around the same time as kids has my hackles up about getting to the bottom of the truth. My Lt. Columbo gene tells me they’re connected somehow. Aw, mannnn! I hate cliffhangers in book series, but it looks like I’ll have to throw caution to the wind and trust Ms. Blake’s process here with this series…and pray my heart isn’t a wreck or shattered in a million pieces by the time I’m done with Book 3. Love Sprung From Hate–phenomenal story!
Great start to the trilogy!
Pretty good read. Didn’t realize it wax a trilogy, but the books seem quick. Lots of action, but with a pretty fantastical storyline that’s entertaining none the less. Super young female detective and hot, younger son of a mob family who doesn’t want to be part of the life. Super hot chemistry and smexy .
Story: (4.5)
Trope: Romeo and Juliet
Angst:
Smexy:
Triggers: none
exciting!!!
This was my first time reading anything from Sienna, but I really enjoyed this book. It’s a great start to the series.
I really enjoyed the storyline and how Roman and Jules meet, and what happens to them along the way.
Jules is a detective, and she meets Roman at her mother’s gravesite, and they have a hot and heavy 24 hours before Roman has to go to back to Europe.
Roman goes to leave, but he’s stopped by his father! Now a man has been found dead, and Roman is the prime suspect, but Jules comes face to face to a side of Roman she hadn’t seen.
Two rival families, one of them being Roman’s, are feuding, and Jules has to figure out who killed this man. She goes to see Roman and Able shows up.
The book is a cliffhanger, but thank goodness the other books are out.
I did find myself sometimes skipping through some pages, cause it felt like it was just words filling the page. But all in all it was a great storyline!
If you’re a fan of the forbidden romance, this book is for you. It’s a modern twist on a timeless classic that will leave you wanting SO much more!
Roman and Julianna are natural born enemies, only they don’t know that. She’s the chief of police’s detective daughter, determined to make a name for herself without her fathers help. He’s the reluctant heir to the mob empire who tried to escape his fathers grasp.
I love the way these two meet. It’s so unconventional, and absolutely fitting for them. The chemistry is explosive, and right away, Roman exerts his gorgeous alpha self. He’s arrogant, but not overbearing. 24 hours. One night. That’s all he can give her. And in that time, they discover all of the commonalities that they share. Loss, heartache, not living up to expectations. And wishing they had more than one night to spend together.
Julianna is a spitfire. She’s a little insecure when it comes to men, but with her job, she’s determined and fierce. I love the inner dialogue when she comes face to face with Roman after their one night.
Sienna’s writing is wonderful. This story flows, and before you know it, you’re at the end. It’s filled with suspense and twists, all wrapped up in a sexy package. The ending alone will leave you gasping. I’m very excited for the next book. I need to know how they handle the situation they’ve both been unwillingly thrust into, and whether or not their hearts survive.
I would like to thank Terrie Arasin and Sienna Blake for giving me an e-arc of this box set! I’ve never read anything from Sienna Blake so I was really curious about this story, and I loved the fact it was a Romeo and Juliet retelling, truth be told I haven’t read many good ones, but this one was absolutely amazing. The writing was brilliant and the storytelling was fabulous, I will definitely be reading more Sienna Blake’s book that is for sure!
I loved Julianna she was so stubborn when it came to Roman and the fact she refused to give up on him when he’s brought in for murder, she refuses to give up on him and fights for him. Despite everyone saying he’s just like his family, I liked how she stuck with her own mind and feelings rather than being persuaded.
I loved the sniping and tension between Roman and Julianna whenever they were with each other, through this book I was on the edge of my seat, like damn what’s going to happen next! I loved their chemistry in this book as well as the sex in the story which was written very well. It was amazing how both of these characters were very similar especially in terms of their dad pushing them to do things they don’t want to. What also is weird is that their mum’s died on the same day, but how they both could connect over the pain they both had.
I have no idea how this story will end! I fell in love with this story and it’s characters and I became instantly hooked, I was so glad I had the second book because man I dove straight into it!
Great story and I would have given 5 stars… but hate books that basically require you to buy the next book in order to end the story. I prefer stand alone books.
This was my first Sienna Blake book to read and what a start it was! This is Book 1 in the Dark Romeo Trilogy with Book 2 releasing on July 13 and Book 3 releasing on August 10. Cannot wait to read the next 2 books as this ending……….. WOW!!!
Imagine meeting someone and having the night of your dreams come true. The two of you just melted together as if it was fate. You have found your perfect match.
Now fast forward and what has happened!!!
Julianna has been practically raised by her father. Having lost her mother when she was young, she has followed in her father’s footsteps to become a detective with the local police department. Her father is the Chief of the Police who vows to ‘clean up the streets’.
Roman has fled the country at the age of 18 trying to distance himself from the family he wants nothing to do with. But when his brother is murdered, he finds himself back in town. Hoping to come and go quickly…. things change quickly when his father notices him at the funeral.
What a fast paced, easy read that has some pretty steamy scenes!!!
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Juliana Capulet and Roman Giovanni Tyrell /Lettiere…
Two star crossed lovers from two opposite sides of the Law. They might as well be living on different planets, not in the same city -Verona. That’s how apart they are. They come from different backgrounds, families, suburbs and work ethics. He belongs to the very viral fungus that’s eating this city alive and which her father has vowed to eradicate and cleanse this city from.
Roman Tyrell and I were on opposite sides of the city, living in two different worlds, yet struggling with the same grief.
And into this complex web are caught the innocent pair of lovers , who’ve just tasted the elusive first kiss and spent together a night of unbridled passion .
She’s protected and groomed by her father to protect the Law, he’s forcibly inducted into the family business by his ruthless father.
The Reluctant Heir.
The Prodigal Son
The Last Standing Tyrell.
” since Jacob died, the youngest son has been recalled back into the fold. The prodigal son has returned and there’s a new heir to the throne. The new Prince of Darkness has come home.”
After one night together , they’re standing on the opposite ends of the Gun.
No matter how hard Roman tries to run, his father has him by the Scruffs, and now since his weak point-jules is in the danger of being used as a pawn , he succumbs to his family’s demands of blood and mayhem
“If you ever talk to me like that again I will shred you down to your worthless bones with my bare hands. I brought you into this world, I will fucking take you out of it if I have to.”
The story is so well written, has great turns and subplots, I just had a taste of the dish in book 1, cannot wait to devour the whole meal.
What will they do ?
How will they cross over?
Cannot wait anymore.
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Just hang in there Jules, he’s still Your Roman…he’s not the bad guy …
“Look past the last name I was given. You know me.”
** sigh** easier said than done !!
5 Red Bra stars
Roman and Julianna are fantastic together. Everything about them being together is wrong but the chemistry is hot and undeniable. Roman is the son of a Mafia boss and Julianna is the daughter of a police chief. They meet in an unlikely place and things turn into a hot night. This book kept me up at night. I can’t wait to read the next book since this one ends on a cliffhanger.
I received an arc and am leaving an honest review.
An epic must read