The devil has a name, and it’s Cristiano de la Rosa. On my wedding day, he was the last man I expected to see standing at the altar. He wants to make me his queen. His brother wants to rescue his princess.Getting Cristiano to lose control becomes the name of the game, and the stakes are life and death. But as truth and lies blur, loyalty is tested, and our chemistry threatens to reach the melting … the melting point, the prize grows less clear. Either freedom no longer means what I think it does, or Cristiano is as devious as everyone says, and he’s mastered the art of playing my mind.
All I know for certain is that nothing is certain. And all you need to know?
This is a love story.
But even love stories have to end.
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What the heck?! That ending tho… I’m speechless. This book was everything I expected and more! I just don’t know what to say – just please go read this series! Absolutely loved everything about this book and series!
O..M..G..this book is even better than the first and I really didn’t think that that was possible. I am absolutely speechless. I started out hoping for Natalia and Diego to find their way back to each other, but now I am totally hoping for a HEA for her and Cristiano. Gosh the way that this book ended not only had me on the edge of my seat, but saying NO Freaking Way this Jessica Hawkins is going to leave me hanging like this. I really, really have to know how the whole story is going to end. Violent Delight and Violent Ends has been such a pleasure to read. The story is absolutely phenomenal. A story like no other that will totally draw you in and it won’t release you until the very end…leaving you breathless and wanting more. I am addicted to the whole story and can’t wait to get my hands on the final book. TOTAL MUST READ!!! You are missing out if you don’t read this.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reviewed by Jeanette Oglesby
O..M..G..this book is even better than the first and I really didn’t think that that was possible. I am absolutely speechless. I started out hoping for Natalia and Diego to find their way back to each other, but now I am totally hoping for a HEA for her and Cristiano. Gosh the way that this book ended not only had me on the edge of my seat, but saying NO Freaking Way this Jessica Hawkins is going to leave me hanging like this. I really, really have to know how the whole story is going to end. Violent Delight and Violent Ends has been such a pleasure to read. The story is absolutely phenomenal. A story like no other that will totally draw you in and it won’t release you until the very end…leaving you breathless and wanting more. I am addicted to the whole story and can’t wait to get my hands on the final book. TOTAL MUST READ!!! You are missing out if you don’t read this.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Thank you Give Me Books for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Violent Ends
White Monarch #2
By: Jessica Hawkins
*REVIEW*
Well, I finished Violent Delights thinking…I honestly do not know what I was thinking. Of course, Violent Ends will be even more intense, brutal and heart wrenching. Honestly, if it had been any less, I would have been disappointed, but I definitely was not! Natalia and Cristiano-she frustrates me, and he is hot as hell fire. I do not want to spoil anything, so I will not give up much information. I will say that Jessica Hawkins has outdone herself with the continuation of this unbearable and unbelievable series. I love these characters and this world. The ending….I just cannot even! Oh, my goodness! Bring me Violent Truimphs right now please!
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOWWWWWW! Book 2 in Jessica’s White Monarch series starts where book 1 ended and the suspense in that first chapter sets the stage for the entire book and I am in love with it! Violent Ends is all about Natalia and Cristiano and the delicious tension and apprehension between them. Cristiano does not hide his feelings and makes is quite clear that he knows what he wants while Natalia needs more time even though the pull to him is strong. Her own past tragedy is keeping her at arm’s length understandably. Cristiano is a man determined to make her his willing queen. I am a slut for the cartel-life storyline and Jessica Hawkins writes it tantalizingly and masterfully. Bring on the finale! I need soooo many things to happen! LOL! 5 gleaming stars for Violent Ends!
Oh. My. GAWD.
Im speechless. Left utterly and completely at a loss for words.
Violent Ends was a PERFECT follow up to Violent Delights. And now I’m left counting down the days until Violent Triumphs releases.
Jessica Hawkins brings her beautifully written story-telling to LIFE with angst, romance, filth and twists and turns you do NOT see coming. My heart is racing right now. Literally pounding through my chest. That ENDING! NOOO!
CRISTIANO DE LA ROSA IS EVERYTHING. Lets try that again. EVERY.THING. He’s beautifully haunted, broken on some levels, fiercely loyal, and MY GAWD so swoon-worthy. Natalia is a stunningly strong, smart, perfect match for Cristiano in every way. She pushes every time he pulls. You see through her eyes just what a remarkable man Cristiano is.
From page one, you’re riveted to their story (which begins with Violent Delights and must be read first). In the end, left with your jaw on the floor, can barely breathe – and Im telling you – my heart is STILL RACING.
Jessica Hawkins has always been a favorite author of mine. And this series has quickly become my FAVORITE books by her…farrrrr exceeding what I thought possible when you mix her writing style with this type of story.
I dont know how I’ll survive till the conclusion comes out.
AAAH! READ THIS SERIES! IT’S SO GOOD!
“Natalia would wear my ring, a piece of jewelry so heavy, she’d feel the weight of me at all times.”
JESUS! Jessica killed me with this one!
Violent Ends picks up right where Violent Delights leaves off. Cristiano and Natalia’s story is one weaved with danger, darkness, and a whole bunch of sexual tension. I loved this book because you got to see a different side to Cristiano, a deeper, more personal side to him. You learned things that were questioned in book one, though theres still things that are left unresolved. I was taken on a journey filled with mixed emotions so deep, I felt confused myself. Jessica did a great job with Violent Ends leaving me IN NEED! The sexual tension was OFF THE CHARTS!
With that ending, I am counting down the days until book 3 comes out!
Great series so far!
Well didn’t this next part just slap me in the face.
Picking up where book 1 left off Natalia is in deeper trouble than she could imagine. Not the kind of trouble were you get told off and punished, but the kind of trouble were your whole being is about to be possessed and ravaged by the hottest man around.
I wasn’t sure how I felt about Cristinao in book 1 but this time around I wanna change places with the unappreciative Natalia and have him lock me up on his sprawling estate.
Staying loyal to her first love, Diego, Natalia can’t see what Cristiano is offering her or believe who he now is. Diego really showed his true colours this time around. I wanted to throat punch him and shake the life out of her to see him for the rat he is.
Again I knew this would be a cliffie being as it’s only part 2, but this time the author really did get me sucked in so deep that I didn’t see it coming. Aaagghh now the wait begins for the conclusion of this sorid tale. Bring it on
Finishing the second book in the White Monarch series, Violent Ends by Jessica Hawkins had everything around me happening in slow motion as I scream “HELL NO, HELL, HELL, HELL … HELL NO!!!”
I’m left feeling powerless until I have the third book Violent Triumph in my hands. I did not see this coming! I swear Hawkins has a way with my emotions … She’s a freaking emotion slayer. Wholly Crap! I’m … I don’t know anything right now. A cliffhanger of all cliffhangers! It left me hanging by my thin weak nails off of a cliff. I’m here dangling waiting for the conclusion to Cristiano and Natalia’s sexy and treacherous romance.
5 MUST-READ STARS!
Holy moly! With the way book one ended I dived straight into book two and what a thrilling ride this book was. When you think it can’t get more gripping, your wrong, I could not put it down.
This book deals with the aftermath of the wedding and Natalia adjusting to her new life as a bride to someone she despises.
Cristiano has taken Natalia in a deal. From the moment he was presented this idea his feelings for her have changed. He recognizes how smart and powerful she can become. She’s always been sheltered by her dad and Diego, keeping everything from her, however, Cristiano brings her right in, giving her a voice.
Natalia – from book one she was naive but she did start to grow more in this book, although, she did annoy me at times, I didn’t like her cruelness to Cristiano when she knew he wasn’t the man she thought he was, some of her reasonings annoyed me. I did like her playful side though and the easy flow between them when they both let their guards down.
Cristiano – what a man, I am in love. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for her. He’s feared by most, by under his hard exterior he’s the most thoughtful, caring man, who will help those in need.
This is a series that everyone NEEDS to read. Hawkins has created a masterpiece and I’m now dying for the final book in the trilogy after cliffhanger hanger that had my heart in my mouth!
*A copy was received for an honest review*
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Overall Ratings;u2063
First Sex Scene @ not in this book, but there is sexual acts
POV – Duel, but mainly heroine only
Hero (C) –
Heroine –
Story –
Angst –
Steam –
Chemistry –
OMG!!! This book had me tied in knots from start to finish!! Christiano’s character continues to draw me in. He’s mysterious, strong and confident yet he has a soft sport for Natalia.Their sizzling chemistry keeps me begging for more. This being the second book in this trilogy, Jessica kept the plot intense and riveting. I have read many of Jessica’s books and again she knocked it out of the park!! Loved every page!! These characters were so realistic they popped right off the pages. I can’t wait until November for the last installment. This series is definitely one of my top reads for 2019!!!
What a ride! A wonderfully hot and captivating book 2. Such a fun of this series.
Book two continues on with the story of Cristiano and Natalia. Natalia still feels trapped, but begins to see some things differently. Cristiano goes on journey for closure and to find answers to get that closure. The book tells a great story and leaves us wanting more. The book ends on a great cliffhanger. I can’t wait for the next book!
OMFG!!! WHY!!! Damn this book had me flipping through the pages. I could not put it down, because there is so much info given in this book. With that being said there are still a lot of unanswered questions. UGH!! Jessica Hawkins you are a genius with the way you are writing this story.
Cristiano and Natalia are learning to live together. Natalia has found out that many things are not as they seem with Cristiano’s businesses. Don’t get me wrong there are still quite a bit of mind games being played, but the playing field has evened out a little bit.
Having to wait to find out just how this story is going to end is going to drive me crazy!!! I can not wait to see if what Cristiano is trying to figure out is what I think it is….. Yes this review is a little choppy with what info I have given, but if you are looking for a storyline that will leave you guessing then by God you have it with this one.
We finally get to find out what happens after the wedding. Natalia starts to find out who Cristiano is and what he is capable of. After finding out more information about Cristiano, Natalia starts to get a better picture of the person he really is. Their attraction is there but Natalia realizes that she shouldn’t trust anyone but herself and to look out for herself. However, Cristiano continues in his own way to show Natalia what she is capable of and who she can really be. I applaud Cristiano’s patience when it comes to Natalia. I would have told her off some many times by now but not Cristiano. Their back and forth and all the angst that they are feeling keeps be so involved in what will happen to these two people. I can’t wait to find out what happens next since the cliffhanger in this books really drives me insane and I can’t wait until November to find out what will happen next, who really is the enemy for Natalia, and more on Cristiano’s past and his true identiy.
Jessica knows how to weave such a interesting and dark romance and leaves us hanging for more after each book. It has definitely keep my interested and I am invested in what happens next. Loving this series and can’t wait for the next book.
Can you say HOLY SH*TBALLS!!! This series is EVERYTHING I was hoping for and wanted. Cristiano and Natalia are one hell of a couple regardless of the circumstances.
I absolutely LOVE how this author has been writing this series, I absolutely love this story. This series has annihilated me from the beginning.
I can’t seem to get enough; and oh boy that ending left me completely at a standstill.
Even though Natalia doesn’t want to be Cristiano’s wife due to the facts of what she believes happened to her mother, she finds herself starting to care for him and she’s starting to realize that her husband is not really not the bad guy here. He has a lot of secrets, no doubt, but little by little he is stripping his soul to her because he loves her and wants to protect her no matter what. He’s trying to prove his innocence to her and he will one way or another.
All I can say is this series is on my top of 2019!!
Nothing is what it seems… Got so many surprises
in this book, but was left curious with a lot more questions.
The angst between Natalia and Cristiano was just enough.
She’s a little less naive because her husband doesn’t coddle her.
He wants to empower her, give her knowledge, and to
give her a fighting chance in the world she so desperately
fought to get away from… but he always knew she belonged,
especially right beside him. He’s definitely an anti-hero
under all that rough exterior, and menacing looks.
I have a feeling of what’s coming next, and I’m so
looking forward to “Violent Triumphs”
The banter between Cristiano and Natalia is everything. His dirty talk is epic. The battle between them is changing and I can’t wait for more.
Wow!! I absolutely love this series!!! What a cliffhanger ending!! I need the next installment ASAP!! Jessica’s writing is so so good!! She is such an amazing storyteller! The story is packed with intensity, suspense and heat!! I highly recommend this book/series!!!
REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
“Don’t deny me, Natalia. You want this. I need it.”
I love it when a book makes me gasp at the end!!! OMGosh, if this one didn’t perfectly set up the ultimate cliffhanger for the third book, Violent Triumphs, I don’t know what could have. This book was Jessica Hawkins in her element. With intrigue and forbidden, mixed with an intense hero and a heroine you want to shake, this whole setup is everything I crave from her. I read this book with fervor and fascination. I loved the first book, but this one was so much more for me in terms of the growth of their characters and the sizzling intensity between Cristiano and Natalia. But not only that, Natalia’s understanding of Diego’s devious and destructive side – and I won’t lie and say that I was heartbroken about it. I hate Diego with the power of a thousand suns, so to see her understanding his asshole-ish ways, I was happy. HAHAHA!
I think one of the sexiest parts of this book is Cristiano’s mouth…..woah. I mean, seriously WOAH. I loved how dominant he was, but there was a certain tenderness to his demeanor as well. He’s naughty but so protective. He’s brutal but so tender. He is perfection, in all realities. His patience is tested repeatedly, yet he doesn’t lose his cool and to me, that is something that I cannot get over. Like, it makes him amazing to me in every aspect. I am pretty sure I would have wanted to strangle Natalia a few times….yet, he has the patience of a saint (he is NO saint, for the record). Now, having said that – I honestly think that speaks to his strength and his confidence, and nothing is sexier than a confident man. Nothing.
“What the idle mind conceives is far worse than what I can do.”
I did struggle with Natalia more in this book than I did the first one. Not so much that my rating would change – because it’s obviously who she is, but it definitely left me wanting to shake her pretty damn hard. What was right in front of her face was sidestepped by her inability to see the whole story. It was – Right. In front. Of her damn. Face. Normally that would make me rant, but I had to take into consideration her age. I also needed to see it from her side, and Jessica did a good job at setting up her stubbornness and my anger issues. I won’t pretend to say I love her, because I don’t, but I am in love with her stubborn side. I love a good stubborn woman and the man that breaks her with his love and devotion, and that’s what I am here for. Cristiano is devoted to her and that side of him is so damn sexy. Ugh!! I want more of him!
Favorite Character: Cristiano was articulate and very determined, but with that came a very calculated test of wits. As frustrating as it was, the talking in circles made me smile because it was a well choreographed dance between two people that were equally strong willed but they were both intrigued by the other. In different ways, yet all the same. This book excited me for more to come.
This is going to be a long five months, I won’t lie. That cliffhanger set my heart back a few years. I know that I have my own assumptions about what is happening and who is behind it all, but the wait will be a test of my will and patience. I am anxious to get Cristiano’s side of this and Diego’s comeuppance, but also Natalia’s awakening. There is so much I am holding out hope for, but knowing this one did everything I needed it to makes me settle in for the wait with a little more confidence. One thing that I wish I could stress to many readers would be that even though there is a wait with Jessica’s books, her stories are well-plotted and exceptionally well-written, and with the depth she gives them, there is no way I can forget any part of the storyline. I love that about her series. I have always been able to jump back in with eagerness and have never had to “remember” things or re-read the last few pages of the book before starting the next. Her writing is amazing to me, and this book just reminded me why she is a favorite author of mine.
I am excited to see where this goes. I need to know how this all…..’gets fixed’ in the final book. I need to know.
“Revenge and closure. Those two things could tempt the devil.”
~BEE