CristinaMonsters don’t hide in the dark. When I met Damian Di Santo in a dark corridor of my family home I knew he was a monster. I was a scared girl.He was already a man. That was when his twisted countdown began.Marked by dead roses and sharp thorns, eight years passed each bringing me closer to becoming his. Until the eve of my eighteenth birthday.That was the night he returned to claim me. … eighteenth birthday.
That was the night he returned to claim me.
Damian
Circumstance put Cristina on my path.
Fate bound her to me.
Cristina and I share a common past. A single night that changed the course of our lives.
She asked me if I was a monster the night I met her.
I am.
She’s about to learn I’m her monster.
Because the countdown that began eight years ago has ended. Her time is up.
On the stroke of midnight, she’s mine.
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UNHOLY UNION by Natasha Knight is the First book in the Duet called Unholy Union. This starts the story of Damian Di Santo and Cristina Valentina. Damian has been waiting for Christina to become of age because she is to finish paying for her fathers debts. Damian is having mixed feelings for Christina while she was set to pay in blood he just seems to want to protect her. Christina had lost her mother, brother and shortly there after her father when she was young. This had her landing at another family member’s door. Christina though just turning 18 years of age she still stand strong and isn’t a pushover when she starts to learn the truth. Damian doesn’t have it easy with our strong heroine. This does end with a cliffhanger setting us up for the next installment…which I can’t wait for!
Christina Valentina’s life changed in a single devastating night at the age of 10 and she doesn’t realize how much that change would affect her future at the age of 18. Damian Di Santo, now head of his family; life changed for the worst that very same night and now eight years later he’s about to collect on his devastation. This book had me hooked from beginning to end. Damian is the epitome of alpha male in this amazing dark romance by Natasha Knight. It contains perfectly written alpha male power, dark controlling male power, possessiveness, and the fight between family enemies to possible lovers. I cannot wait for the next book to be released.
“She’d asked me if I was a monster. She’ll soon learn I’m more than that…”
Dark, lustful, and fully unholy; this duet comes with an undoubtedly 5-star recommendation. Natasha Knight has a brilliant way of writing that captures you from the prologue and her characters stay true to themselves which makes the sweeter the fall.
A contract that entitles the princess to the monster; on her eighteen birthday the life of Cristina Valentina changed, she didn’t see him coming, she remembered him, but she thought it was a nightmare…it wasn’t. Damian Di Santo is the monster that lurks in plain sight, he’s come to collect, and he won’t take no for an answer.
Without a doubt one of the best mafia dark romances I’ve read this year!! I can’t wait for Unholy Intent, the second part of this amazing duet!!
5 dark and devious stars!!
This is book 1 of the “Unholy Union Duet” and will not be read as a stand alone. It ends in a cliffhanger but nothing that will make you upset. I am actually super excited for book two.
Omg these two… perfection. I know Damian is a bad guy but I think he is more of a tortured soul. I fucking love this man. I, also, know that Cristina is basically kidnapped but I am like sis wake up. He may seem like a bad guy but you aren’t locked in a basement starved to death. If that’s his idea of prisoner, PLEASE sign me up.
This book has no actual sex in it but you can cut the tension with a knife. I mean it was hot without even going there. I can not wait for book two.
I am in love with this series. I can’t wait to see what plays out next. The final page was like “hell yes what games are we playing now”!! There are some definite villains in this story and some good guys and the author did a magnificent job of developing all these characters.
This is a MUST read!! Grab it now and indulge!
** I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
This is the first part of this Duet and WOW what a start it really is!! Once I started I was hooked from the beginning of this dark and twisted tale.
Cristina was just a little girl when she first met her monster, Damien. Now eight years later her monster is back and if she thought things were bad when her family was taken now she is being forced to pay the price of the sins of her father.
When Damien plots his plan of revenge he never counted on the little girl he has been watching, the pawn in his plot, would become a beautiful woman, one he can’t resist and maybe even become his downfall.
I really loved Cristina, considering her situation she is still quite strong, she’s bold and doesn’t back down. The connection between them is off the charts hot even when she is fighting her feelings and desperately trying hold onto the hate because that’s how she feels she should feel.
I am now eagerly anticipating the next part of this Duet and excited to see how it ends.
Unholy Union is dark, mysterious, suspenseful and oh so captivating. Christina has led a sheltered life since the death of her father when she was 12. She has been taken care of by her uncle but what deal did he make with the devil to keep her safe. Damien knows that the count down till she was his began that fateful night eight years ago. The clues were there but she never saw this coming. Is he there to protect her or fully rule her? What a ride and I cannot wait to see where this twisted tale takes us!!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Unholy Union is Book One in an all new duet by Natasha Knight! A True Queen of Mafia Romance this book has all the perfect ingredients for a successful mafia romance.
Damian and Cristina met on a dark night when she was nine. A night that forever changed her life and has plagued her since.
Now an adult, she’s tormented every year on her birthday by a gift that’s anything but wanted. But this year is different, this year marks the end of life as she knows it and a reunion she’s not ready for.
This book was suspenseful to say the least. I had no idea what to expect and what secrets awaited. So many twists and turns. Betrayal. Let’s not forget that gasp worthy ending!!!
This book is low on the steam scale but I have a feeling things are going to ignite in book 2.
4.5 stars
Unholy Union is dark, delicious, and I couldn’t put it down!
This story is a tangle of lies, deceit, revenge and blackmail all woven together with that slow burn that has Damien and Cristina crossing the lines of being sworn enemies to much more. Their relationship is complicated and this is only beginning. I can’t wait to see where this dark tale takes us because I really want to know who is the true monster is!
Natasha Knight gave us a chilling dangerous dark romance that you will not be able to put down. This tale of betrayal with all its twists and turns will have you frantically turning the pages while at the same time will have your head spinning. Christina and Damian both have a tragic past that’s intertwined together and what we get is an enemies to lovers story that from the very first page will have you engrossed and you will not be able to put it down. The characters were intriguing, the plot was complex yet gripping, and the story was fast paced and well-written with excellent world building. Then we have the cliff hanger ending that left me anxious for the next book. Unholy Union was a delicious page turner highly recommended to all lovers of dark romances.
OMG!! This book was amazing! I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it. So dark and intriguing that it totally captivated me and kept me riveted to every single word until the end. Cristina and Damian’s story has me on edge with anticipation of the next book. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an amazing read.
Deliciously dark in true Natasha Knight fashion! This new duet will keep you addicted to the very end with its suspense and mind blowing twists. Cristina and Damien are both two strong characters in this duet and I loved that the heroine was not a push over. The story line is captivating from the start with Cristina and evolves to show her having to pay for her fathers sins. As a result she is left with no choice on turning her life over to her childhood Monster in the Dark.
If you love a great dark mafia romance filled with suspense and excitement, then Unholy Union is definitely for you. I absolutely can’t wait to get Cristina and Damien’s conclusion in the second book of this duet!!
5 HOLY SMOKES STARS!! Holy smokes….this book through me On my head….in a good way. I can’t get enough of Cristina and Damian….I was addicted to their story. Dark and delicious, I NEED MORE. Natasha Knight know how to do it…..and she did it RIGHT. This author is one of my favorites and always a one click for me.
You don’t often see a heroine in a dark mafia romance with a backbone especially when coming up against a dominant alpha mafia boss. Well you will definitely get that in this book. Cristina the young heroine of this book who has suffered so much with the loss of her parents is cruelly used in a game of vengeance by Damian and his mafia family. Damian thought he was getting a meek, submissive girl to use and destroy, instead he gets a feisty woman who will go toe to toe with him and not back down to his will. What neither of them expects is that their battles spark flames of passion between them that they can not extinguish. This unexpected turn of feelings has Damian feeling protective of Cristina and at a loss as to what to do with the little firecracker. It also leaves Cristina feeling confused as a passion is awakened in her that she never experienced before. How do you have feelings for your captor? How do you feel drawn to a man whose mission is to destroy you? As Damian and Cristina battle their feelings for each other, another more serious threat looms before them, one that tests their growing bond…
I really like this book! I loved the fierceness of Cristina and her feisty nature. It is refreshing to have a heroine who doesn’t allow the antihero to walk all over her. Cristina’s and Damian’s battles spark such wonderful flames of passion and desire that the heat is palpable! I loved seeing them struggle to not give in to their desire for each other and fail miserably each time. I also loved how Damian became so protective of her without even understanding why. In his mind Cristina was his alone to punish and he would protect her from any man that tried to hurt her – including his family. And he will have to, very soon…
This book really was dark mafia goodness! Can’t wait for book 2!
HOLY GOD! I mean … H.O.L.Y. God. That was edgy and deliciously sexy and I’m going to need the next book yesterday! This is hands down one of my top dark romance reads this year. I am still a little twitchy (in a glorious way) thinking back to the storyline.
#FunFact: This is my first read by Natasha Knight and I give you permission to punish me for the error of my ways! What is wrong with me?! Also, I just spent a small fortune making sure I devour all her words!! Lol
Listen, this story is intense. It is edgy and dark and lustful and just ridiculously glorious. The story lives in dark shadows where lies and deceit wrap around plot twist after plot twist. I recommend you don’t try and figure anything out and just immerse yourself in the story because it will suck you in and not let go!!
GENRE:CONTEMPORARY DARK ROMANCE.
AUTHOR:NATASHA KNIGHT.
POV:DUAL POV…FIRST PERSON.
TYPE: BOOK #1 OF THE UNHOLY DUET.
MY RATING: 5 STARS.
CRISTINA has her destiny written in stone since she was 10 years old and was met with an accident where she lost her brother and mother. After her father suddenly committed suicide on the very night DAMIAN came to visit him…she had to leave her home to live with his uncle.
Now, on the night of her 18th Birthday, He is back for what he was owed from the start…
Secrets revealed ..hearts get broken…and a forced relation is formed!!
I have been following this author’s writing for years…when I read the book SALVATORE, I knew she was going to be one of my favorites.
In this book, DAMIAN and CRISTINA’S RELATION was so breathtaking…The main character gave me the feeling of him being a devil to her…only to protect her from the world.
Every time they encounter, New secrets are revealed which just makes both of their world more complicated than before. Every new chapter brings new twists that will just shake our world.
One Moment I am hating Damian, the next I am loving him. His character gives such whiplash that we can’t help falling in love with him.
The scenes in this book are orchestrated in such a way to gives chills…the mansion scenes are just so spooky…
Overall, I was amazed by the first page until the last…
there is a cliffhanger warning…so move at your own risk!!!
because Cliffhanger just messed with head….but in a good way!!
I loved this book! It’s sexy and angsty. Unholy Union has arranged marriage vibes and a sexy, possessive, alpha, stalker type hero that had me swooning. I’m digging the special connection the H and h share. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!
This was an exciting and tension-filled story that I couldn’t get enough of. Natasha Knight gives readers an engrossing mafia story with great writing and two fantastic main characters. Unholy Union has steam and intrigue and a plot that will completely pull you in.
The characters of this story were really well written. Damien is dark and mysterious and has a ruthlessness to him, yet there is more beyond the surface. Cristina was a great character as well. I loved how she wasn’t a doormat; she had an inner strength that I really admired. Their interactions were so enjoyable to read and the intensity of their growing connection was really well written.
The ending of this book left me seriously wanting more. I’m excited to see how things will play out for Damien and Cristina. There are questions that I cannot wait to learn the answers to. I am so looking forward to the conclusion of this fantastic duet!
A Dark, Twisted & Hot Story of Revenge
This book had me hooked from The Beginning! A dark and twisted tale between a monster and the girl he took to settle a debt.
Cristina was just a little girl the first time she met her monster. Eight years later, the monster will become her reality. She thought the worst was behind her when she lost her family, now she is being forced to pay the price for the sins of her father.
Damian has been plotting his revenge for eight long years. He has a plan and Cristina is at the crux of it. He never expected the little girl he has been watching over for years, to become the beautiful woman he can’t resist.
The only problem for Cristina is Damian is not the only monster that wants retribution. It’s the devil you know versus the devil you don’t. Cristina is not going to make anything easy. She will not just give them what they want. She fights Damian every step of the way, however he is the one she is drawn too. He is her captor, but he is also her protector.
I was completely wrapped up in this story of revenge. Cristina is bold and brave. She will do what needs to be done to protect what family she has left. Damian is intriguing. He has his secrets and a master plan. He is a formidable opponent and always gets what he wants. The sexual tension and chemistry between Damian and Cristina was OFF THE CHARTS HOTTT! He is drawn to her and her to him. The hate she should feel is twisting into something more. Cristina is struggling with her feelings of how she thinks she should act because it no longer feels right.
I enjoyed the back and forth between Damian and Cristina. They are evenly matched because Cristina never backs down. She’s ready to fight till the end. I want more!!! I am eager to read the conclusion to this duet. A great foundation has been laid, I cannot wait to find out what’s next.
That is the book I was waiting for while on vacation! Once again, Natasha Knight transported me into her magia workd I like so much.
In Unholy Union, I met Damian, ruthless man set on a revenge mission after the tragedy that bound his and Cristina’s families together. I loved the edge there is to him. His personality is as intruguing as compelling. Getting to know him, finding out the kind of life he went through unveiled many answers and shed the light on his dark traits.
“Opposites seem to collide inside him. Hard, then soft. Soothing, then hurting.”
When challenged with Valentina’s rebellious tone, the sparks are definitely lit, watch for the sexy scenes! Wow…these two main characters share a scorching hot chemistry. I loved reading Mrs Knight’ s signature dub-cons scenes! Her anti-heroes show no mercy but are also very caring and protective. Damian is the epitome of the tormentor / protector. Will Cristina’s sassiness and determination be enough to disarm her abductor.
“It’s in her to fight. And it’s in me to win.”
Fast paced, the storyline gripped me all along. I couldn’t wait for the outcome of this first opus and at the same time, I didn’t want the book to end. The author knows how to keep her readers longuing for more, we are lucky, Unholy Intent is comimg soon. I’ll be there, I already can’t wait!
My first read by Natasha Knight and I’m hooked. What drew me to this story was the blurb. It sounded suspenseful and thrilling and omg…it sure was. I mean the tension was at maximum capacity. Add in some dangerous situations and a man who can be both a gentleman and a savage and I was glued to the pages.
Cristina and Damian’s lives became intertwined the night of a tragic accident. They both lost people they loved and are haunted by nightmares. Cristina was just a little girl back then, innocent and oblivious to the dangerous world her father was involved in. But on her eighteenth birthday, she finds out that her life isn’t her own anymore. She was allowed eight years of freedom, eight years to enjoy her childhood and surround herself with the little family she had left. But now it’s time to face the monster that has been lurking in the shadows for so long. The Di Santo’s are out for revenge and Damian will be the one to make sure Cristina will pay the price for her father’s sins.
The writing style is easy to follow and very atmospheric with mystery beautifully woven into the story. The action is fast-paced and thrilling, the storyline literally gave me goosebumps, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading. The angst level is high and the intensity and chemistry between the protagonists are off the charts. The characters are brilliantly portrayed. Damian is calculated and dangerous, dominant and an alpha male through and through. But he also shows a softer side towards Cristina, he can’t help the tenderness he feels towards her and Cristina may seem sweet and innocent but deep down she’s a spitfire. She has a strong personality that comes to the surface every time Damian pushes her buttons. She might be a captive in Damian’s mansion but that doesn’t mean she’ll make things easy for him, not when her life is on the line.
This book is dark and gritty, but also sexy and captivating. It ends with a surprising cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. It’s definitely a page-turner and I recommend it!