Deceit requires punishment.But what happens when the mark is innocent?Killian “Dagger” BedivereMy latest assignment has evolved into a game of deciphering whom to trust–the renowned politician who hired the Cavalieri Della Morte, or the runaway bride?She’s gorgeous, conniving, and everything I crave in a woman.She’s also my target.Rule number one: Never fall for the mark.Rule number two: Fck … target.
Rule number one: Never fall for the mark.
Rule number two: Fck rule number one.
Amara “Scarlet” Rose
I never wanted this world, but the decision wasn’t mine to make. I always belonged to him. Now there’s a new player on the board–one hell-bent on destroying all my plans.
He’s lethal, handsome, and everything I should fear.
Rule number one: Don’t trust anyone.
Rule number two: Do everything you can to survive, even if it means breaking rule number one.
And rule number three: When in doubt, kill.
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“Are you trying to play, darling? Because I should warn you, I’m not easily manipulated.”
However, men were easy creatures who adored sex. And I excelled at seduction. A requirement of my upbringing.
“What time are you delivering me to Malcom?” I asked, applying subtle pressure to his groin. Just enough to tease and to show I knew how to handle him.
“Whenever I want,” he replied, his voice deepening. “Dead or alive.”
“But I’m worth more to you alive.” The words were more for my benefit than for his. It meant he would be hesitant to stab me–at least fatally. Of course, I’d prefer to avoid it altogether.
He smiled. “You were listening. Good girl.”
I’m going to enjoy hurting you, I decided, my mouth curling with the thought. more
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
What a hot vampire romance this book is!! Amara is on the run and thinks she is safe when she is found by one heck of an assassin. The problem is that she is not as guilty as he thinks so when he starts asking questions things start looking different. Add in some strange behaviors from his employer to get a hit list of players that will lead these two closer together then they could ever imagine. They try to resist but the allure is just to strong. Perfect for fans of vampire romance. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Lexi C. Foss is a new “to me” author. If I am correct, she normally writes paranormal romance, and this was her first foray into the romantic suspense genre. Well, let me just say that this reader hopes she has plans to write many more romantic suspense books because this one was PERFECTION! There was legit not one thing I didn’t like about it.
If you follow my reviews you know that I can be a picky bitch, and there is usually always something I wish were different. Even in most of my 5 Star reads. But from start to finish this was an enjoyable and amazing read.
So on to the deets…the writing was OUTSTANDING in this book. It was well paced. I loved that it was on the longer side and the plot and characters felt fully developed. The plot itself was engaging and full of twists and turns. It was dark(ish) <---I read some seriously fucked up books so other readers may find it darker. The sex scenes were smokin' hot. The on page chemistry between Killian and Amara was SIZZLING. There was no OW drama or OM drama. I loved seeing Niko from Cora Kenborn's DARKEST DEEDS. Amara was one of the best heroine's I have ever read. Homegirl was STRONG and FEISTY. Her past will break your heart, but it didn't break her. Killian was equally awesome. I loved that he wasn't a manwhore (yay). He was sexy and domineering. But he was also sweet, and his love for Amara made my heart melt. Last, it was all wrapped in a super excellent ending. And I'll repeat what I said in my review for Darkest Deeds...I loved it. I recommend it. I also want to thank Miz Foss for gifting me a copy of this book after a rather unpleasant run-in saw me being banned from the reviewer list for this series. She is a class act and a total sweetheart.
Killian and Amara’s story is so intense! It’s wicked and arousing, evil, gritty and gruesome. Killian is a perfect soldier. He’s ruthless, domineering, smart and deadly. He has never missed a mark, until her. Amara is an incredibly strong woman. Reading of her past and seeing how certain things were almost making her regress broke my heart. But, it didn’t break her. Their storyline was amazing and not at all how you think it’s going to go. I loved that Niko and even Ava from Cora Kenborn’s Darkest Deeds made an appearance in this book. This whole series of Cavalieri Della Morte books have been impressive and most definitely mind twisted must reads!
WOW! Scarlet Mark kept me pulled in from the second I picked it up! I couldn’t put it down! This dark read was thrilling and intriguing. I couldn’t help but fall for Killian and his unique cocktail of deadly charm! Definitely worth the read.
When he finally finds Amara “Scarlet” Rose, he’s intrigued by her. She definitely has a mastermind, and has taken him awhile to track down. She doesn’t give up easily, and escapes his first attempt to catch her.
Amara cannot go back home, but when Killian finally catches her, she can’t help but feel the chemistry between the two of them. His dark aura, but she can see inside. Amara needs help to escape, but how can she get Killian to realize that she’s not the bad person they’re portraying her to be.
I loved this dark twisted tale, and how they learned to rely on each other, but yet didn’t push them. My first book I’ve read from Lexi, and I definitely will read more. It drew me in, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.
Killian and Amara are an interesting couple.
Amara running from a brutal life and Killian in a life that is brutal just in a different way.
I loved how despite the crazy way they met, little things while they are on their journey have them realizing that maybe they are the ones for one another. As much as they don’t want that.
This book while it had some graphic details (there is a trigger warning at the beginning) I didn’t find it too bad, no skipping paragraphs to not read about torture or cringing while reading.
Just a love story with a unique meeting and some very unusual situations throughout.
this is the first book I’ve read by this author and i can say i will be looking out for more of her work. a truly dark and twisted tale of two people coming together against the odds set against them. Amara’s live was a lie and the depths of darkness she had to endure and suffer were more than any could imagine so she ran. The man hot of her heels set to return her to the hell she escaped Killian was a dark knight saving her, bringing out her strong nature to survive and reap vengeance on the souls that were so deprived that the fates she would dish out in return for her torment would balance the scale. An amazing story and loved every minute of it. Its dark and twisted if that’s your thing you will love it and it makes me want to read more in this series.
This is the 8th book in this series of books. This one is the best one yet and the darkest out of all the ones so far. But it was gripping intense and enjoyable from beginning to end. It was a well paced well written well detailed book. The writing style from this writer keeps you wanting more. It was a fully developed storyline which made this book even better for me. The chemistry between Killian and Amara is off the charts hot. I absolutely love Amara she is not one of those weak girls you think you would have gotten in a book like this . Nope she is hard core strong and feisty. She gives hard and will take hard. She does have a terrible past but don’t think for one minute that she lets it affect her. I love Killian with Amara. He ok yes is a killer but she easily brings out his sexy softer side. I absolutely love these two together. This was just overall one amazing storyline from beginning to end. It had everything you would want in a great book. The ending was amazing. I truly hope she writes more like this
I was surprised to learn that Scarlet Mark was the first dark romantic suspense by this author! This fit so seamlessly in with the series! Scarlet is on the run with no one to turn to, and Dagger is the hired gun sent to bring her back. This came complete with dark twists and turns, as Dagger finds himself feelings something deep for Scarlet. I was thoroughly entertained with this next book in the series, and I loved Amara/Scarlet’s character. She never gave in, no matter how afraid she was, and her resilience was inspiring.
A new to me author who I haven’t read because I don’t like her usual genre. The Cavalieri Della Morte Series been outstanding, each book written with the authors unique flair and style. The Scarlet Mark had me riveted to the pages. I hope this author continues to writes more dark psychological books as she has a lot to offer and does them justice.
This book had a little bit of everything, a mark, an assassin, unravelled plans, a warrior and a kitten. The delivery was very dark, decadent, erotic, add a few unexpected twists into the mix and you have one hell of a good book. With sex traffickers, brutality, powerful people and an empire with unscalable walls. With vengeance and determination anything is possible though.
Killian is dirty, alpha male and tough. Amara is more than a match for him with her strength, sassy ways and attitude. These two were dynamite together in spite of their not wanting to be with anyone. A sexy, hot read that keeps you on your toes with all the twists and turns.
When an author steps away from their normal and nails it…
Lexi doesn’t write dark. I mean she does but not like this. This was DARK. Scarlet Mark is phenomenal. I so enjoy when an author takes a chance and does something completely new and nails it.
Strong characters, both of them, we don’t get a female that’s strong because of the male, we get a strong female on her own who becomes a bad a** when she finally meets her match. For me that is so important and Lexi managed to write Amara in a way that have honor to women’s strength. And Killian, he, I liked him even before he realized Amara was important. He has a determination that we don’t always see in our men.
Fantastic story line. Defewasnt ready for it to end. And the end, the epilogue, Lexi didn’t give a traditional ending for Killian and Amara. She kept this so true to the type of couple that they are. I really enjoyed Scarlet Mark, so much so that I’ll definitely go read the other books in the Cavalieri Della Morte series.
I’ve read a few stories from this series and this is one of my favorites so far. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I was enthralled with the storytelling, the characters, and the panty-melting romance. Killian/Dagger is sexy AF with his knife play and dirty talking. He can prick me anytime! Hot, hot, hot! He had a way of talking that was refined while being subtly seductive. Plus he takes care of business…the killing kind. Assassin extraordinaire. I loved his first meeting with his mark, the beautiful and talented Amara/Scarlet. Sexual tension at its best along with great dialogue. It takes a sexy man to make talking foreplay. He definitely met his perfect match in Amara. This story has a lot of sadness with its sexual slavery theme but our hero and heroine makes things right. Along with the sizzling romance there’s intrigue, danger and a killer twist that I didn’t see coming. Great writing in this fabulously dark story in a series with hunky assassins and lovely heroines. I want Raven’s story. Hers has to be epic with her skills and knowledge. Can’t wait for it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
Wow what amazing read that will take you down a dark read of alpha male and steamy read. This is amazing read to this series and this is the first that I’ve read by this author and not the last and it is very steamy.
I’m very much loving this series and I love what each of the authors brings to it. They all add their own unique twists to their stories. This was my first book by this author but I’m looking forward to more from her. I absolutely loved Killian and Amara, sexy and touch as nails.
This was my first Lexi C Foss read and I am so glad to have discovered such an amazing storyteller! I was completely drawn in from the first couple of pages and anticipating what would happen next in this engrossing storyline. Amara and Killian scorch the pages with their unique tastes in desire, revenge, and love. Their instant attraction mixed with the ruthless backdrop makes for some unforgettable scenes that will leave you reeling. I totally recommend this story to all dark romance lovers!
I love the bickering between Killian and Amara that turns into such wanting desire!!! Both are strong headed and this book is amazing!!! I look forward to Lexi’s next book as always!!! Read and enjoy!!!
Killian has captured my little dark heart! Scarlet Mark has such an original and intriguing storyline I couldn’t put it down. The twists are shocking, and the character development is brilliant. Killian and Amara made me laugh, set me on fire, and almost gave me heart failure all in the span of a few hours.
Killian is just the right mix of dangerous, dashing, and dirty. I loved his love for Amara. Speaking of Amara, she’s definitely my kind of heroine. I love when they are smart, feisty, and can hold their own. Amara had strength in spades. She used her past as fuel to motivate her instead of letting it destroy her.
Lexi C. Foss has an effortless writing style that draws the reader into the story, making the world she’s created so vivid that the characters almost leap off the page. Scarlet Mark was just the right length to still hold my attention while not feeling rushed.
This is the first book I’ve read by Ms. Foss, but I’ll be filling my kindle with the rest of her works soon. Scarlet Mark is another hit for the Cavalieri Della Morte series, and I highly recommend it.
I am starting to believe that Lexi C. Foss is not of this world. This book is her first journey into the world of romantic suspense, and she mastered it so thoroughly that I am convinced that she’s magical. Killian is so deliciously dark, and such a such a super hot bad boy with a penchant for playing with knives that you will want to play with him long after the story ends. Amara is such a beautifully broken heroine that watching him heal her is equal parts heart breaking and heart mending. The story has some dark themes, and deals with human trafficking, so be warned if those are triggers for you. But if you enjoy watching people find love even when they are in dark places, read this one today, and you won’t be sorry.
This was my first read by this author and boy did she blow my mind! What an incredible story of lust, deceit, intrigue and just plain perfection! Killian, known as Dagger, is assigned to kill Amara, but when he discovers the truth, will he follow thru? Amara is running from someone and when Killian comes into the picture, she lusts after him, but can she trust him? These two characters are a perfect fit for each other and you can’t help but hope they end up together. I truly enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more by this author.