The “heartstopping” conclusion to the USA Today bestselling White Monarch series.I’ve become a queen to the forsaken, a leader to thieves, and the wife of a man who instills fear in all who cross his path. He was the husband I didn’t want. Now, I can’t fathom life without my king.I should’ve been ready for anything. Like the caterpillar that feeds on poison during metamorphosis, I was raised in … feeds on poison during metamorphosis, I was raised in the dangerous world of cartel crime. But nothing could’ve prepared me for Cristiano de la Rosa, his brother’s poison, or the Calavera cartel.
This is still a story about a love strong enough to topple households, unite enemies, and divide brothers. Resilient enough to bring down those who would try to destroy it . . . and selfless enough to make the ultimate sacrifice.
But I was warned, and so were you. Death’s day always comes. This time, it will find what was once a caterpillar is now a butterfly—and hell hath no fury like the White Monarch.
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What a heart pounding conclusion to this amazing series. I was holding my breath through much of the book waiting to see what would happen next. It was emotional, passionate scary and dangerous and I LOVED it. Natalia becomes the Queen Cristiano needs and always knew she would become. Cristiano is still every bit the dark leader we’ve come to love and when he lays it all on the line for the woman who’s come to mean everything to him I fell for him all over again. This was everything I wanted an absolutely amazing ending to an epic series.
A fabulous, compelling ending to an amazing trilogy. If you love enemies to lovers and arranged marriage romances, then this is the perfect angsty slow burn series!
A complete trilogy now!! Binge-read this enemies-to-lovers / arranged marriage / cartel romance. It’a a slow burn with all the sexy angst you need! EEEP!
This is a heart pounding conclusion to the trilogy, which had my head spinning from the speed and intensity of events. Nothing was ever going to be easy between Natalia and Cristiano, but they really have gone through the mill in all three of these books!
I loved the slow burn of their romance as they understand each other better, as they both influence and create changes in each other, and as the finally find their way to each other. The circling of dangerous vultures creates an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty as to the future. This was all written so well and has left me feeling pretty breathless and completely drained..in the best possible way!!
The much anticipated end to the White Monarch Trilogy truly has Natalia transforming from a caterpillar to a butterfly. Great end to a series!
Oh man!!! This trilogy was literally AWESOME!
I love Cristiano & Natalia. So much.
No spoilers.
But this one picks up as book 2 ended.
Natalia seems to be coming to some monumental personal decisions on who and what to believe.
Cristiano is literally deserving of a big red cape!
I highly recommend this series. Seriously!
Jessica Hawkins
Stunning conclusion to a memorable trilogy!
Epic ending to the White Monarch series!!
This series was the slowest kind of burn, which makes Violent Triumphs explosive…in more ways than one! The sexual tension, the cartel life and battles, the unexpected twists and turns, my mind was blown so many times, I literally couldn’t put the book down! This is a read in a day kind of book!! It was the perfect ending to Cristiano and Natalia’s story.
Jessica Hawkins is such an incredible and versatile author! I’ve read every one of her books and she spans all the tropes like a freaking boss! She is an expert at everything she writes and I simply can not wait to see what’s to come in the future. Very near future, I hope!
The final book in this series. What an emotional ride. From page one I couldn’t read fast enough. I need my answers to all the unanswered questions. What a story. There were so many times I just kept saying NO! NO! NO! out loud. So many times, I thought I knew where this story was going and was proven wrong. When I finally knew how it was ending, I wasn’t sure I agreed, but when it happened, I found a kind of peace with it. I accepted it and then BOOM another surprise. This author WOW!
I could not wait to get my hands on the final book of this trilogy, and it did not disappoint!! I absolutely loved these books. They were so angsty and full of hard core emotion. I couldn’t read this final book fast enough!! This will forever be one of my favorite series.
5 Stars!
Natalia de la Rosa was raised around danger, but nothing could prepare her for her new life as the wife of Cristiano de la Rosa. She was deep in the cartel world as the queen of the Calavera cartel, and adjusting to being Calavera royalty. Over time she was becoming physically, mentally, and emotionally stronger. Secrets and answers are revealed, and she begins to question everything she thought she knew, including her husband.
The monster she once thought was her enemy is slowly changing before her eyes into something more. Suddenly the man who instills fear in everyone who crosses his path, makes her feel safe and protected. As the electricity between then ignites, she’s conflicted with so many emotions. Soon he’s shredded the last of her willpower to resist him, and nothing can prepare her for when the heat between them turns into an inferno as their explosive chemistry finally erupts. Now Natalia can’t imagine a life without him. Will they get their happy ending, or is it too late?
Violent Triumphs is book three in the White Monarch series by Jessica Hawkins. It’s the thrilling, mind blowing, epic conclusion to the passionate, intense, emotional enemies to lovers story about two people destined for one another. I absolutely adored this series, and this book was everything I wanted, and more!!! Cristiano is swoony, dark perfection, and Natalia is fierce. It’s a roller coaster ride of twists and turns full of suspense, betrayal, family, vendettas, angst, action, emotion, and the most beautiful, breathtaking love!
Boo! I’m so sad this trilogy is over!! One of the most compelling and enthralling series I’ve ever read!
“I need, Natalia. I need you like I haven’t needed anything in a long time. Maybe ever.”
This final instalment was everything! So much promise, so much delivered. There was danger and suspense, intense passion and tenderness, mystery and startling truths.
“I’d promise that by the time I’m through with you, you’ll be ruined for anyone else – but I’ll never be through with you.”
I was absolutely consumed by Cristiano and Natalia’s story. I loved the developments in their relationship, and the intricate plot was freakin’ heartstopping.
I was tense. On tenterhooks. Galloping to the end. What a totally fabulous read! <3
This. How can move on from this? How can I possibly find words to describe this book, beyond climbing the highest mountain and yelling at the top of my lungs, “THIS BOOK IS PERFECTION!”
This book. This series. This couple and these characters. They have ingrained themselves in my heart, and they’re never coming out.
Both Natalia and Cristiano changed over the course of this trilogy. I can’t even begin to explain how much I grew to love these two. Natalia’s sass. Cristiano’s dirty mouth. It was better than I ever could have imagined.
This story might have had a slow burn, but every minute of the torture Hawkins put me through was worth it. And just because the burn was slow, doesn’t mean the book was. I felt like I needed a couple of good, sturdy safety bars to hold onto at times, to secure me through all the twists and turns as I went careening around the mountain.
I loved every minute of this story, and my only wish is that there was more. I’m not ready to let Cristiano and his love go.
5 WHITE MONARCH STARS!! This trilogy came to a end with OMG moments. I am exhausted from all the angst, ups, downs and the feels were off the charts. This author gives us readers what we have grown to love from her writing…..ANGST…..with a phenomenal story. If you haven’t started this trilogy….do it now.
Violet Triumphs saga had ended with a beautiful ending. OMG, the story had kept me guessing with anticipation. I had fallen inlove with Natalia and Christiano love story. They were forced to be together and yes it wasnt easy. I adored how the story being written. Natalia had grown to be better and she is ready to be the Monarch Queen. VT was full with emotional vengeance that will keep you searching. Love was impossible in this kind of world yet it happened. I think Christiano and Natalia had brought the best of each of them. They grew stronger and want nothing more than each other happiness.. I love it.. this romance has shown that even a ruthless man can find love..
All I can say is WOW! Jessica has managed to stun me with this Jaw-dropping finale book to the White Monarch series. It’s a remarkable transformation of a princess to a Queen. An epitome of Beauty, Brains and balls-Natalia grows in stature and power in this book
“You are the White Monarch.
Don’t you see that?
You’re the weapon, the survivor, the killer. You can do this.”
The writing was racy & dynamic. Constantly changing Scenarios at breakneck speed, kept the bite of thrill in the air. So many twists and turns almost blindsided me with role reversals of heroes and villains. Natalia had to learn fast whose side her loyalties lay and trust placed.
“I wouldn’t be allowed in Heaven, but I swear on all that’s holy—I’d rattle the gates until they let me have you.”
I loved Christian De La Roca in this book. His personality swelled to fill the pages, achieving omnipotence and omnipresence. His wrath matched his passion, exacting revenge as ruthlessly as he could love wholeheartedly, he was a power to reckon with and not to be messed with. But most of all his support and encouragement for Natalia just floored me. He was grooming her, training her, nurturing her to take her rightful place by his side as Queen of Badlands
“I’ve waited for you to stop acting like a princess and start thinking like a queen.”
“Nothing less would do for my king.”
“I wasn’t a king until you came along. Me coronaste. You crowned me.”
It was heartening to see their love blossom and bloom against the backdrop of looming danger, because it is a love story after all. The buildup and the sizzle of their chemistry was electrifying and Jessica has put in just the right amount of teasing flirtations but quickly follows it up with intense, foundation breaking, love making. Holy hell the sex was off the charts hot!!
“This was what I’d always needed. Not to be coddled and pacified with Diego’s flat, emotionless, stupid-as-fuck poetry. I’d take the raw and profane from Cristiano over lifeless prose any day. I’d take his fast and hard screw over Diego’s sniveling lovemaking.”
Side characters provide momentum, keep things moving and interest occupied
Costa Cruz was on his way out of the Cartel, but the old lion still can roar.
Alejandro and Pilar should get their own book, I feel.
I have been engrossed, consumed and completely owned by this story ever since it started, one of my favorites by Jessica for sure.
Heady tale of intoxicating love and dizzying passion, this series will stay with you for a long time.
4.5 stars for Locked and Loaded Rooster
„I wasn’t a king until you came along. Me coronaste. You crowned me.”
This conclusion! This trilogy! Completely unputdownable. No words can express my love for this story! Jessica Hawkins nailed it. I was waiting for Violent Triumphs with bated breath and believe me, I didn’t catch it fully until I read the last words. Hawkins is a master of wonderful slow-burns that will let you through the emotional grinder and make you crazy about them. This book met my every expectation and then some. Action, danger, suspense – the author perfectly created the world of the Mexican cartel, which made me constantly bite my thumb. And the development of the relationship between Natalia and Cristiano? Hold me or I will pass out. This romance was AMAZING. Hot, passionate and so intense!
I adore Natalia. The development of her character left me in awe. I watched with satisfaction how she evolved from a cartel princess into a worthy queen and how her puppy feelings for Diego were replaced by unconditional and undying love for Cristiano. She’s strong, brave and fierce. She definitely spread her wings in this book and embraced her destiny- to be a Queen alongside her King. To be his wife and partner, for better and for worse.
Cristiano has my whole heart. This dirty-talking kingpin is a walking wet dream- complete alpha, protective, commanding and loyal. Deadly and dangerous, but also good at heart. I’m obsessed with him.
Their relantionship went off like the fireworks on the 4th of July. Long withheld sexual tension has finally found an outlet and it was like a nuclear bomb explosion. Just the thought about it makes me hot! These two will make you squirm in your seats.
Violent Triumphs is an EPIC conclusion to the White Monarch series. Jessica Hawkins, like a real puppeteer, manipulates the feelings of her readers, giving them an extraordinary experience. By reading this book you will feel anxiety, nervousness and pain. Believe me, at one point I was a sobbing mess, desperately clutching my chest and using countless amount of tissues. But you’ll also feel the satisfaction, contentment and delight, because the author doesn’t let us suffer for nothing. The last part of this phenomenal series is action-packed, surprising and everything I wished for. White Monarch trilogy will always be on my favorites list, just like its creator. It’s brilliant.
The trilogy is complete!! Binge-read this slow burn, enemies-to-lovers cartel romance from Jessica Hawkins now!
OMG IT’S HERE! The third and final installment in the White Monarch series from one of my FAVORITE authors! EEEEK time to binge read! <3
I’m so sad to see this series end. With that being said, what an epic ending.
My belief from book two still stands, I would definitely consummate my marriage to Cristiano before my wedding day was over. LOL. But does it finally happen in this book 3 of the series? The final book… If not bed Cristiano, then certainly I would love to have one dinner date with him at his house!!
I’m totally satisfied that all the questions I had after reading the first two books have been answered and my goodness what a series this was.
4.5 Stars for the White Monarch!!!