A dark mafia romance novel by International Bestselling Author, Nikita Slater. She despised them all, yet she was wife to one.Drifting in a world of glittering diamonds, mansions, lunches and designer clothes, Casey Hernandez could happily disappear, except the life of the mafia wife demanded she remain and play her part. One misstep and she would face the monster who marked her as his own.Reyes … the monster who marked her as his own.
Reyes wanted the stunning blond with the furious eyes. He was going to ruin her life, take her from everything she knew and own every inch of her. Hard, brutal, mean. Exactly how he was. Exactly how this world had shaped him. Because he could. She was about to become spoils of war.
And when he finally had his woman, they would rise up together; the king and his scarred queen.
This book is standalone. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Sizzling dark mafia romance. Read at your own risk!
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This is my absolute favorite of all of Nikita Slater’s books. Featuring broken characters that you root for even though you probably shouldn’t and beyond sexy with scenes that made my heart race in fear. You will be left utterly satisfied at the end of the story. Completely recommend!
Where to begin on a read that has been brilliant from start to finish, Nikita Slater is a brand new author for me and has written one of my favorite genre’s MAFIA, but not Italian mafia which is what made this so wickedly good, I have difficulty expressing how good this was without letting any of the plot out, but still able to let you know how truly awesome Scarred Queen was. Reyes and Casey story is epic. Their journey was incredible and I love Casey and Reyes!!! we have an absolute wonderful alpha Reyes oh my beating heart he was everything and more that you want your leading man to be, he was rugged sexy down right dangerous and obsessed with the leading lady Casey. This poor woman was living a life of hell, I won’t say too much about the plot because honestly just read it, Reyes is alpha male through and through and is totally and utterly obsessed over his beloved queen. Some scenes are actually funny I don’t suppose they are mean’t to be but they tickled my funny bone with just how possessive he was
Casey’s character is full of pain and growth and overcoming some very difficult situations and becoming the queen that Reyes needs. I loved her,, The supporting cast is leading you into a book 2 I just hope it’s as good as the first one
The chemistry between Reyes and Casey is mega hot, I mean wowzers the passion is lit and never burns out. My only criticism if any is Ignacio, and how he was dealt with far to quick in my book me personally I want kill him slowly and painfully and then then do it over and over again. He was a serious piece of shit. With Reyes been the kind of man he was took what he wanted, and he wanted Casey. These two together was the most explosive couple I have read in a long time and it was such a pleasure to read about a woman KICKING SOME ASS for a change and boy does she do it in style. Her background was heartbreaking but these two together ignited this book and I haven’t put it down. I am really looking forward to book 2. This is a really good well out together mafia romance with a HEA. No cliffhanger, which I really loved.
5 STAR HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READScarred Queen (The Queens, #1)
This is my first book by the author and it was intriguing. The story was well written with complex and interesting characters.
Casey Hernandez is the wife of a Miami mafia boss. She initially was presented as a weakly and worn damsel with denial tendencies by retreating within her inner mind for survival. Her past is distorted by migraines and incomplete answers from her husband, Ignacio.
Reyes is the boss of the Bolivian mafia and the most feared amongst many of the mafia organization. He was perplex, rough,emotionally unconnected in his business world until he sees the beautiful Casey. What will he do when she’s married to someone else?
I love the story of two broken souls struggling through life yet became closer while many buried dark secrets and hidden treasures unfolded. An intense and amazing read and I’m looking forward to reading the Queen’s Move.
“Once more she was at the mercy of a powerful man, surrounded by people that wouldn’t lift a finger to help.”
This series has been phenomenal. The chemistry, struggle for respect, steaminess, loyalties, fear and uncertainty. This book keeps you on your toes and wanting more. Queen’s Move will keep you up all night reading~have it ready to read when you are done with Scarred Queen.
“I’m not a patient man or an easy man. You want a war, I can give you a war. But be careful what you ask for.”
this author is infamous to me when it comes to her mafia guys but this story focusing on the heroine, casey from quiet beginning to radiant end? I swear.. there has yet to be a book from Nikita Slater that was under 5stars. from being mute and docile, learning her unbelievable outlook in life to finding her actions more precious than materialistic things, grew complete with being a queen at the end. absolutely love the twist and climax to this plot. loved reyes and loved how he used love to punish her.
This book was great it was hard to start when i started never read a book with mafia in it. Definitely interesting
This was an excellent read! I loved Casey’s transformation through the story and her and Reyes were HOT! I always love an awesome alpha male
“You will become my queen. Mi Reina.”
I love a hero that’s ruthless and completely obsessed when it comes to getting his heroine. Reyes was a character who was powerful in his own right and would do anything to get Casey. She may have been married but that did not seem to stop him. She gave her loyalty to a man who did not deserve it and he wanted that loyalty for himself. He was used to getting what he wanted. So he set certain plans in motion that would bring them together. Casey was a unique character who seemed fragile at first. But she also had a strong sense of character. Reluctant heroines seem to be the norm for Nikita Slater’s books and Casey was no exception. I do love it when Casey rebels against Reyes’ high-handedness and does not immediately accept him into her life. They both complemented each other perfectly and provided each other with a balance that was missing from their lives. Overall, it was a rollercoaster ride that I was glad to be a part of.
I think this could have been a riveting read except for the language. I think that the heroine in the story deserves better dialogue. The menace felt real, but the use of foul language detracts from the overall theme. The addition of yet another abusive man to the story did not feel real, did not fit. I think that all the women who live in the shadow of abuse deserve a more in-depth look at how it works.
Casey was so fragile in the beginning it was heartbreaking. Reyes is a ruthless kingpin who takes what he wants. Could Reyes possibly be the man Casey needs him to be? I just adored Reyes. He was a hard brutal man without mercy for anyone but Casey. Reyes helped Casey heal and become strong although she wouldn’t be doing it anywhere else but by his side. A must read for sure!
This was hands down one of the best reads so far this year…the H in the movie had real world issues that made her more relatable than most..I’m not going to tell it and spoil the book but I will say I highly recommend it and you won’t be disappointed…what are you waiting for? Go get the book!!
This is my first read by this author and it won’t be my last. The only thing I would have wanted more of was a backstory on the H/h.
Reyes has a formidable presence and he is a hardened man who has become obsessed with Casey. He wants to possess her and nothing will stand in his way.
Scarred, damaged, broken they all apply to Casey; the only thing she has going for her is loyalty.
Can these two find happiness? Can a broken woman find peace? Get this amazing book and find out.