Once upon a time…I held her life in my hands. Felt her heart beat like the wings of a hummingbird; fast and light. I’m not the prince riding on a white horse. I’m the villain wearing black Armani.
Our destiny was always dark even from the very beginning.
Two twisted souls, brought into the world with the stain of sin marking us more than the rest.
We make Romeo and Juliet look like a Disney … Romeo and Juliet look like a Disney Film.
Our dark love skates on the edge of insanity.
How far will she go to avenge her family?
How far will I go to bring my twisted Cinderella to her knees?
I’ve done many things.
Bad things.
Evil things.
Necessary things…but one thing I’ve never done is fall in love. Love makes a man weak. Love is an enemy. When she made my black heart bleed I knew I had no choice but to go to war.
Book one in a three book series. Mini cliffs ahead.
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Roque Salvatore was supposed to have silenced Romina Fiorelli forever, but something called to his 15 year old self and he let her go promising will find her when they are older and he has become the man he’s destined to be, and that is he most powerful boss ever. When he’s learned all he needs, he and his cousins leave Italy for America.
Romina has already left Italy and is staying with the only family she as left, her Uncle in America and she is set on training herself to exact her revenge.
She hires a PI and finds Roque, disguises herself and infiltrates his friends, but things don’t go as planned.
This is a really intense and dark story, it’s one that had me on the edge, waiting to see if Roque recognises Romina, there are twists and turns and lots going on. To top it off, this ends on a cliff hanger so now I’m impatiently waiting to find out what happens next.
I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion.
This book was brilliantly conceived and written. It was absolutely amazing! It was so intriguing and kept me in the edge of my seat. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! Bravo!
I don’t know where to begin. This book had me in knots and my anxiety shot through the roof with how good the story was told. Roque and Romina will break you and piece you back together in a good way. Their story is raw, real and oh so vulnerable, that it will leave you yearning for more. Jax Hart took this to another level and put me in a spot I never thought I’d find myself in and love it!
I absolutely recommend this book!
You will be swept into this amazing story. It grabbed me from the beginning. Roque and Romina will draw you into their story. It’s dark, gripping, addictive, exciting and will devour every word. Jax Hart’s writing is spectacular and captivating. I can’t wait for mor and see what will happen next. I cannot recommend this enough. A must, must, must, powerful and outstanding read.
So excited Roque is finally here!! It is a perfect, dark, twisted, raw, intense and gripping beginning to this new mafia series. It has everything you’d expect from a J.H. book… twist and turns, ups and downs, intense chemistry, angst, suspense and so much more that will keep you flipping pages and begging for more. Can’t wait for book 2.
Just what I love, dark, mafia, romance! And, Mr. Hart has written an intense, page-turner.
Roque and Romina are “awesome” characters; so well done!
Plenty to keep your interest! Intrigue, action, emotion, delicious steaminess!
I Will Wait Impatiently for the Next!!!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I absolutely loved this book !! I’ve been waiting for Rogue and Jax Hart did not disappoint! It’s such an explosive story between Rogue and Romina . I literally could not stop reading it . It completely consumed me from the first page. This is the beginning of an amazing ride between this two characters. I can’t wait for the rest of the story
The Salvatore family has many enemies, none more than the Fiorelli family. In the blink of an eye, the Fiorelli family were gone, with the help of the Salvatore’s that is. Well almost all of them, Romina Fiorelli remained. After years of preparation and plotting her revenge, Romina inserts herself into Roque Salvatore’s life. The two met previously years ago. Since that fateful day, Roque has been preparing to take his rightful position within his family. He plans on being the most powerful Don America has ever seen. Romina has plans for Roque though and if she has her way, he won’t live to see his dream come true.
WOW !!! MORE PLEASE !
I left a very vague description above because this book plays out so beautifully when read and I didn’t want to give anything else away. The way the story is told is brilliant !
In previous books we’ve learned bits and pieces about Roque, but in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine this to be his story. I LOVED IT AND I CAN’T WAIT FOR MORE ! ! !
Roque Salvatore. If you’ve read, The Creed MC series, by Jax Hart, then you know his name. It should invoke brooding intensity, supreme alpha-male confidence beyond normal thresholds, knowledge of a self-made king, and a need to sit in the shadows and watch him while breathing deeply. He’s the man every woman wants, but cannot ever truly handle. A beautiful monster with eyes the color of arctic ice. A self-made royal who reigns supreme in his world. There’s a heart lurking in that chest, but only one can find it. However, finding it, and keeping it, are two very different things.
Roque, Book 1 in the Salvatore Syndicate, is his story. Well, it’s his story, it’s her story, it’s their story. At first is seems fast paced, maybe even a little rushed, but that’s what you’d expect from young love with a side of goal focused destruction on both sides. Then, you read on, and find it’s just as it should be. The whirlwind of that one person who, in a single moment, invades your soul. The shadow of their very being haunting you. The shadow of their wanting and desire, whether the outcome is good or bad, cooling even your warmest moments. The shadow that invades your dreams and scratches at the edges of your mind, turning your heart to ice.
Read Roque’s story and enter the court of this mafia king. Stand in the presence of his cold stare and gauge whether or not you can stand the white hot heat that boils around him. One woman has approached the throne, and lived to tell the tale, so far. Will she topple the kingdom, or build a new fortress? Read and find out.
Roque’s story is just the beginning. Anything by Jax is going to give you no small amount angst, a bit of bliss, and a healthy side of chaos. Oh, and maybe a little bit more sexual intensity to really hit you in the feels. Go ahead. Grab Roque and see if you can handle him. Warning, he may be the coldest as king of his world, but you might get burned in the end.
I was generously given an ARC of this novel to honestly review.
OMG! I was totally blown away by this book! I can’t put into words how much I loved Roque and Romina’s story. It’s wickedly dark, twisted, intense, full of page turning suspense, and it’s all consuming from the first page until the last. This was a phenomenal read, exceeded my expectations and a definite page turner in the true sense of the word. I highly recommend you give it a read you won’t be disappointed.
This book is off the charts amazing. Roque and Romina will leave you wanting more. Thier journey is epic. So happy to read Chole as well. This is it. All I can say is buy this or grab it on KU. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I beyond recommend this book.
Born to a life consumed by death. Each to opposing mafia families. Their choices never their own, futures already determined. This is the story of Roque and Romina. We witness how Roque’s crucial decision forever twists and turns their worlds together into a fated, dark and vicious dance, full of angst. We learn the back story of Roque and what made him the way he is…cold, hard, calculating, unloving.
Jax Hart’s stories are known for their alpha male and strong female lead characters and this one doesn’t disappoint! We get a glimpse of Roque in other stories, but this one is all his. He is too dynamic of a character to only have one book! This is the first book in the series, so it does end in a cliffhanger. This is a sit on the edge of your seat, captivating, page turner you won’t want to put down. I highly recommend and can’t wait for the next one!
Wow!! Things get off to an epic start as book one of Roque and Romina’s story unfolds. Raw emotion and intensity play huge parts in this enticing tale. This captivating dark romance is fueled by a simply intoxicating combination of danger, excitement, action, tension, turmoil and desire. Since this is only book one there is a cliffhanger ahead, so try to prepare yourself ahead of time for the jaw-drop and wait for book two.
This is the 1st in a new series and what a mind-blowing beginning this is! Roque and Romina’s story are dark, intense, raw, gritty, and twisted and with action, betrayal, loyalty, and sacrifices which all lead to a realistic and all-consuming masterpiece. I was intrigued and captivated throughout this addictive tale and cannot wait for the next book in this fascinating series.