Persia York has the face of an angel and a reputation that’s pure gutter but she will do anything for her family. Forced into debt-slavery to save her brother, things aren’t what they seem. No matter how hard she works, Persia can’t free herself. Worse, she publicly disses Jorge Santos, the leader of the Zeta cartel, and is catapulted into a turf war. Abducted and a helpless captive of the deadly … deadly drug lord, Persia decides she’s had enough. It’s time to fight back.
Dangerous, devious Jorge Santos doesn’t take shit from anyone. When a meeting with a rival turns ugly, Jorge goes to war. Determined on destruction, his first step is to abduct his enemy’s most prized possession, the beautiful but mouthy Persia York. But Jorge soon learns his victim is not as easy to break as he thought and to his shock, he falls for his adversary’s woman. As the war heats up, the cartel boss is forced to make decisions that may cost him his life – and his love.
A ruthless man on a quest to win no matter what it takes.
A woman intent on holding her own, even if it destroys her.
Twisted is a compelling tale of vengeance, murder, cartel violence and finding love in the darkest of times. It is the fourth Zeta Cartel novel, and can be read as a standalone.
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This is the story of Persia,a sweet girl in spite of everything she’s been through,and still is forced to go through.
She had a rough life until she was adopted at age 7.
When she was 13,she went through hell,and without the support she needed,grew up to the tough girl she is today.
But one with a soft spot for the people she loves. And one that’s ready to go to battle for them.
And this is the story of Jorge,a Zeta man through and through.
And as a cousin to Arturo,he feels the pressure to make the London branche a succes.
He’s tough,ruthless,and determined to reach his goal whatever it may take.
He’s also a man that’s loyal to the bone,and will do anything for those he cares about.
And once he sees Persia for the girl she really is,he is ready to go to war for her….
A beautiful story of two very different people,that have more things in common than they think.
A dark story too,with the abuse Persia went through,and the actions Jorge thinks necessary to ensure the Zetas,and Persia,come out on top.
A story i enjoyed as much this time,as the ones before….
Persia is in a tough spot,having to pay off her brother’s debt to Kowalczyk. But she’s had to deal with a lot in her life,so she’ll get through this,too….When Jorge Santos pays Kowalczyk a social visit,things go downhill even more,though. And she is in the middle of it…..Being kidnapped by Jorge may seem bad at first,but once she gets to know him,she finds he’s a very different kind of man. Ruthless,yes. Lethal,too. A true criminal,like Kowalczyk,but….one with a heart. He is seeing a different girl than he thought she was,too. Tough,yes. A fighter,too. But one with a very big heart. As secrets unravel and a war is started,will they remain standing,together?
I love Persia! What she survived,how tough it made her,while keeping that sweetness intact for those that deserve it. She is great!
And Jorge,he is the best! Ruthless,but with a heart. Ready to make right what he got wrong. Deadly,but a man with honor. And só right for Persia!
It has so many twists in the story that I love and intrigue with every chapter that i was enthralled. The way that Jorge is a man who is honest about himself as not being a good guy and shows what type of man he is gets thrown off his feet and swept up by Persia. He did not want to believe in her being the innocent party regardless of the trail and was enthralled and captivated by how Persia eas able to understand him and fall for him with everything that she had begun through with her past and with him. It is absolutely amazing what a person can face and still keep going.
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Twisted is just the perfect title for this tale of lies, betrayal and deceit.
Twisted is a long book, well over 7 hours of read time, and not once did I get bored, feel like the story was dragging or consider any of it to be filler. AJ Adams has written a captivating, complex and convoluted tale that simply held my attention from start to finish. It’s length meant there were times I HAD to put this down, at some points sleep and work just got in the way. But I didn’t WANT to stop reading. I was desperate to see what would happen to Jorge and Persia next. I am not exaggerating when I say that I could very easily see this story being turned into a film. It has action, peril, sinister plots, lies and secrets, blackmail and the prerequisite romance all packed into it’s pages.
Talking of Jorge and Persia – wow what a couple! An in-charge, alpha hero with humility and a hard as nails heroine whose strength had been forged in the fires of hell. If you don’t fall in love with this couple then you have no soul!
If you’re not familiar with AJ Adams’ work then you need to know that she doesn’t just write a romance, she writes a story . And not just any old story but one that takes you on a non-stop, fast-paced journey that twists, turns and weaves into something huge and amazing. The writing is also excellent, her prose is so easy to read, the plot is easy to follow and their is a subtle warmth, at times almost humour, in the dialogue and thoughts of the characters.
This is a book I’m happy to recommend to a whole slew of readers. It’s got plenty of organised crime detail for the mafia lovers, it’s got a great romance for the contemporary lovers, it’s got masses of action for those who love a good adventure and it’s a fantastic book for those that just want something of quality.
This is the 4th book I’ve read written by AJ Adams; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
Persia is forced into slavery with the cartel because of her brothers debt but after she is kidnapped she decides she’s had enough and it’s time to fight back.
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Persia is enslaved trying to help her family. She cannot get out and is kidnapped by Jorge Santos from the Zeta Cartel. He wants to take the woman of his rival and wants to break her. Persia wants to fight. This is a cartel story with violence, murder, kidnapping and all the dark activities that makes this book what it is. I like these stories that are dark but have redeeming characters. Jorge even though he comes off as a tough guy I sense a sensitive side also. Persia is just a good hearted woman that was dealt a bad hand. Together they were great.
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Definitely twisted road of rivalry
—>>> Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars – One insult after another sends Zeta Cartel crime underboss Jorge Santos through the roof after a meeting with the established Polish crime boss, Jacek Kowalczyk. After that, there was no turning back; Jorge was determined to carve up Kowalczyk’s established empire and claim it for his own cartel, thereby proving his worth to his cousin and boss once and for all. Of course, nothing goes as planned, especially the bad-girl ex-model, Persia York, his girlfriend…whom he had kidnapped as one of the steps to his grand takeover plan of London.
A dark, riveting storyline made this a book which was impossible to put down. The author crafted a fabulous book with fascinating characters, a deeply dangerous vibe and a well written, intriguing story. I enjoyed every minute I spent reading this book.
Sometimes I think how much one person could suffer,how strong has to be to survive.
The book has a very dark and disturbing
This book is very well written with strong characters . It’s entertaining, captivating and emotional. It will keep you turning pages It’s interesting and very sexy ,too.
I could not put it down.
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I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This is a dark and gritty mafia romance. Persia has been forced to repay a debt and now is caught in a criminal war. She is taken by Jorge, a cartel leader. He is a bad man but maybe better than what she had actually. He treats her as an object but comes to know and like her also. These two develop feelings for each other during the deadly times. I thought the story was well written with great characters
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It’s my first read from this author. I got a bit confused with this story because it does have it’s dark moments and action too but I found the characters acting like teenagers I don’t know if that is the way the story is supposed to go or if just felt that way to me. The writing was good especially the Spanish words were fabulous but the way the characters acted I’m just not sure of that part.
This is my first time reading a book by Ms. Adams and I am impressed. The story between Jorge and Persia is a dark one so be warned. The story is gripping from the first and the characters are well-rounded and engaging. This may be my first book, but definitely will not be my last.
This is an honest review of an ARC.
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Persia had no clue what her brother had gotten her into! However, when she thought it was over, another twist Nd a monkey wrench were thrown in. I love how Persia didn’t back down from Jorge, no matter what he did. She was a force to be reckoned with and Jorge didn’t know what hit him…….literally.
Persia has found herself in the middle of a war with the cartels because of her brothers debt and her inability to keep quiet. She is captured and although she wants to hate Jorge because he is a dangerous killer, the chemistry is off the wall. This book has so many twist and turns it is crazy – sizzling hot, exciting; but very long.
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This was a well written book. It is very dark just as the author said. I love dark, twisted books and this one was definitely that. Persia had been through a lot. I thought that she was a strong woman and I loved her snarkiness but I had a hard time really connecting with her and Jorge. Like I previously said, it was a good book with a good storyline but I personally didn’t fall completely in love with it.
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A.J. Adams did a great job on this story, Twisted had a strong plot that was packed with many emotions. Jorge and Persia’s journey wasn’t an easy one, they had many ups and downs but they were both fighters. Persia and Jorge were drawn to each other, the connection and chemistry between them strong, they were good together.
I enjoyed this story, it was good.
Thanks, A.J. Adams. Good work 🙂
AMAZING! A fantastic, well written read. An intense storyline that holds your attention as you get caught up in the fierce twists and hot chemistry. Plenty of excitement and emotionally heartfelt. A thrilling must read.
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This is a fantastic addition to the Zeta Cartel. It is a great book and a phenomenal story. I can definitely empathize with Persia and the fact that she feels obligated to do whatever it takes to make sure her family are taken care of. But gosh Jorge well he is just a viscous naught bad boy, but oh what a picture I have of him. He is he is so bad he is so good! What a heck of a man. Jorge and Persia are perfect for each other she is mouthy with a dash of spirit, he is viscous with a dollop of sexy!
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This is book five in the Zeta Cartel series. I have not read each book and apparently, I am not reading them in order either but I find it still works. I just have to say that I loved Persia. She captured my heart in that she is so innocent one first glance but has both the determination and cut throatiness to do anything for her family. In order to save her brother, she is forced into slavery to clear the debt. This becomes a tall and impossible order and Persia decides that enough is enough, she puts her fighting gloves on and her fists up and she is ready to fight her way out for good. That is until she finds that she has signed her own death warrant but offending Jorge Santos, the Zeta Cartel leader. Jorge sees Persia as a chess piece to use to win the turf war but with our Persia and her fighting stance, you are clearly in for an incredible story and ride with these two. This story will unfold, bring these two characters together, tear them apart a little, and make you wonder which way is forward. However, it is worth reading each and every word on all 500+ pages to get to the end and see what becomes of Persia, Jorge and the Zeta Cartel. This book is well written, contains violence, graphic and is full of hotness – its perfect!
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3 1/2 Stars
The warning by the author should be heeded. This was a dark story that was violent and graphically bloodily macabre. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
Difficult to read at times, as Jorge was brutal and merciless when wronged.
Persia was paying of a debt for her boneheaded brother. Colin pretty much sold her and was stupidly unaware of how Kowalczyk was treating her.
Persia was uncontrolled with her comments and actions that got her into worse and worse situations.
Adopted with a horrible back history of force and abuse, my heart broke for Persia as she was inflicted with painful memories of the past and had to endure more abuse because of her brother’s debts. Her father’s outward disapproval and distain added to her miserable existence in the midst of her fame as a popular but hated model.
Quite sad and twisted as the title implied with her family’s betrayal and the way she was ultimately played by Colin.
This book was filled with evil after evil pushing against Jorge and Persia
Once Jorge realized Persia’s innocence as a survivor of abuse, he was free to love her and stopped punishing her.
While the storyline was interesting and the characters complex, the pacing was a bit uneven making this story a difficult read for me. Considering the graphic dark and gritty content, there were too many enemies that were allowed to linger without a satisfying end.
I did like the way Jorge was totally committed to Persia.
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*4.5 stars*
Twisted is the word…
Drug cartels. The images those words invoke are ones of violence and darkness. What type of person not only seeks that life but also thrives in it? Well, the type of men who call themselves the Zetas. Ruthless, successful but with a code of honor that keeps alive. And in Jorge’s case, while he is ambitious and up for all aspects of the job (however bloody they may be), he also had an unexpected soft spot for those he called family…
Persia knew the rules. She was no stranger to the seamier side of life yet once again she was caught up in a world not of her making. For good or bad, she knew how to play the game, even if every moment was a lesson in strength and endurance. Counting the days until she could leave, meant keeping her head down and following the rules. And Jorge was going to make sure she did just that…
Persia’s past made me ache for all she had been, and continued to go, through. She was anything but a crushed flower, however, as she butted heads with those who wanted to keep her down. Jorge could have been yet another ugly chapter in her life but instead, he would be an unexpected light and an amazing match…
I loved this story with strong, enduring characters that often faced, and did, the unimaginable. There was violence, for sure, but there was also love and, surprisingly, tenderness. Family, whether by blood or chosen, was everything when loyalty was at stake. And through it all, Persia, Jorge and his loyal cohorts were a family.
I was deeply invested in these characters which made this an intense and anxiety-filled, wild, but satisfying ride…
*Reviewed for Nerdy Dirty & Flirty