I was born a princess among criminals. An untouchable among thieves. Heiress to a life others have killed for, and one I’d do anything to escape. I vowed not to leave without Diego, my first love and best friend, but if his ruthless brother has his way, I won’t leave at all.Cristiano de la Rosa is a man as big and bold as his legend. Once upon a time, he was our cartel’s best soldier . . . until … . . until he became my family’s worst enemy. And a man like Cristiano will bend fate to his will to get what he wants—even if it means tearing me from another’s arms.
Because in the de la Rosa family, old grudges run deeper than loyalty, and betrayal is a three-letter word: war. But this feud isn’t between enemies—it’s between brothers. And I’m the prize.
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Super angsty slow burn romantic suspense!
“She is mine.” Three words. Two different men.
A life, future, and love I don’t get to choose.
Violent Delights is book one in the White Monarch trilogy, an addicting new series from USA Today bestselling author Jessica Hawkins.
Absolutely amazing! Jessica Hawkins brings all the good stuff to this first book in a trilogy. I cannot wait for more!
4.5 STARS!
Yaasss, I must say Jessica Hawkins did not disappoint!! Violent Delights was a story of intrigue, deception, lust, love, betrayal, and loyalty all woven into one that will leave you reeling!
I won’t go into too much detail and spoil the heck out of this book but its crucial that you, the reader, figure it out on your own. Ultimately, Natalia learns her first lesson, she cannot trust anyone. This is the tale of two brothers fighting and loving one woman. Natalia must decide whom she picks at the end. There is much left to be explained and resolved which has me dying for the rest of the books!
So much suspense and angst ugh, I just can’t. I hate one brother and love the other. As the story progresses the truth will be brought to light. I’m shook!! . A warning: this book does end in a cliffhanger. So if you hate them, wait until the trilogy is complete to start.
Give me all the love triangles. Give me the angst. Give me the forbidden romance. This book!
“She is mine.” Three words. Two different men.
A life, future, and love I don’t get to choose.
Violent Delights is book one in the White Monarch trilogy, an addicting new series from USA Today bestselling author Jessica Hawkins.
5 “Look What Loyalty Got Me” Stars!
Natalia Cruz grew up in Mexico as the princess of the Cruz cartel. She lived a life full of wealth and status others would kill for. She was an heiress shielded from the dangers all around her. She’d been sheltered, and then as a young girl learned her gilded fortress wasn’t as secure as she thought. In a world of chaos tomorrow is never guaranteed, and no betrayal goes unpunished. Soon she wanted no part of this life she was born into, and she’d do anything for her freedom and the chance to be with her first love and best friend Diego de la Rosa. She wanted a future with him, but worried his brother Cristiano would never let them be. Both men wanted her, and she was the prize.
Cristiano de la Rosa was the dark to his brothers light. He used to be the cartel’s most ruthless soldier, but also her biggest protector when she was a child. Her memories were all tangled up between the glimpses of kindness she remembered, and the cold, distant feared man before her. He was unreadable, unpredictable, calculating, and lethal. He was now a very powerful man with a reputation for being a monster. He’d always been a constant presence in her life, and now he was considered the enemy.
Two brother’s with old grudges and a feud between them. She feels one is her soulmate, and she fears the other is in control of her fate. They looked similar, but one had a darker, more demanding beauty that left her breathless. She hated how he affected her, and made her question everything. He made her feel vulnerable and exposed with one look, and one touch and he had all her attention. She didn’t know who she could trust anymore. Surrounded by criminals and corruption she was beginning to think there was no escaping this life of danger.
This book was absolutely fantastic! What a wild ride, and I loved every minute. I couldn’t put this book down, and was hooked right away. It’s full of mystery, secrets, lies, and betrayal. Nothing is what it seems, and it kept me guessing throughout. It’s about loyalty, vengeance, power, family, love, survival and sin. It’s freaking addicting, and I can’t wait for the next book in the White Monarch series! I NEED MORE of these delicious brothers!!!
Love Jessica’s books – Violet Delights is an angsty slow burn! Book 1 of an addicting new series!
Wow! I’m not certain that I have the words for this story. I wanted to read it as fast as I could yet… I was scared to read more.. if that makes any sense. It was a heart-throbbing, suspenseful, mysterious read. I will tell you for certain that I really loved Natalia’s character. She is a strong, loyal, devoted woman. Not sure what to make of the guys yet… But love triangles feed my soul, so I’ll be counting down the days until June.
4.5 Mariposita Stars
Already from the start I was picking who I wanted the hero to be. I won’t tell you my choice, but it’s just like Jessica Hawkins to be able to pull you in like that and pick without even being that far into the story. All you need to know is this is a trilogy with intrigue and passion, cartels full of violence and corruption and betrayal, family, sensual men and a naive but strong young woman.
The story begins and revolves around Natalia Cruz and brothers, Diego and Cristiano de la Rosa. Their story has you questioning everything. All three characters have depth that includes strengths and weaknesses and I definitely have a favorite.
Violent Delights is a fantastic start to the White Monarch trilogy. It ended on a heck of a cliffhanger with questions galore! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Angsty slow-burn! Can’t wait for the next. Jessica is a fav! <3
Addictive and deliciously promising.
Phenomenal! … That was a rollercoaster ride. So exciting and suspenseful and sexy and breathtaking.
LOOOOOVED this book!! Such a great mafia story. Plenty of tension and romantic twists. And that ending!
Gahhh I am sooo glad I finally started this trilogy!!! This series is one of those series that definitely took my life over for several days…I could not put it down!!!
A great first book in a riveting series. The story in this book continues to the second book, and I can’t wait for it to come out. Solid story line, a lot of drama and action made it a book I could not put down.
Violent Delights is book one in the White Monarch trilogy. An addicting, angsty, steamy, slow-burn new series with alpha male brothers.
“She is mine.” Three words. Two different men.
A life, future, and love I don’t get to choose.
Violent Delights is book one in the White Monarch trilogy, an addicting new series from USA Today bestselling author Jessica Hawkins.
If you love and angsty slow-burn romance then you are in for a treat with this sexy new series from Jessica Hawkins. I just know my heart is going to be in my throat with this one!
Whoa….I was completely gripped by Violent Delights. Angsty and steamy and all the things I love about Jessica Hawkins!