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Ruthless Knights: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Dark Elite Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Eva Ashwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,768 ratings
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“Lies are still lies, no matter how prettily they’re wrapped in promises.”

How can the four men who stole me from my life be the same men who saved my life? And in the aftermath of that terrible night, where do we go from here?

I don’t know what to believe anymore.
I don’t know who to trust.

All I know is that someone wants me dead. Someone is plotting in the shadows.

The men vow they’ll keep me safe, but all of them are bound by duty to deliver me to Damian Novak, no matter what the consequences.

Hale, Ciro, Zaid, and Lucas. Are they my captors or my protectors? My enemies or my lovers?

And when all the cards are on the table, when lies and truths are revealed, will it even matter?


Ruthless Knights is the second book in The Dark Elite series. This is a reverse harem new adult dark romance that includes high steam, violence, and foul language.
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

"Wow. This book was intense, action packed, suspenseful with some mystery, and still heartbreaking at times."

"I don't know how Eva Ashwood does it, but with every book I'm entranced and need to know what's going to happen with every page."

"Let me start by saying HOLY SMOKES! That was a wild ride! This is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite series of all times!"

From the Author

MAFIA ROMANCE / ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

The Dark Elite Series:
Vicious Kings
Ruthless Knights (coming soon)
TBA (coming soon)

NEW ADULT BULLY/ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE

Clearwater University:
Who Breaks First
Who Laughs Last
Who Falls Hardest

Sinners of Hawthorne University:
When Sinners Play (coming soon)
TBA
TBA

DARK HIGH SCHOOL BULLY ROMANCE

Slateview High Series:
Lost Boys
Wild Girl
Mad Love

PARANORMAL ACADEMY ROMANCE

Magic Blessed Academy Series:
Gift of the Gods
Secret of the Gods
Wrath of the Gods

STANDALONE FAKE MARRIAGE ROMANCE
Say Yes

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08681JM6N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1888 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
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ILikeBigBooks(AndICannotLie)
5.0 out of 5 stars So effing beautiful, intense, and unpredictable.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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I didn't know how Book 2 could get any better than Book 1, but it did! Yes, there are several love scenes, but a LOT more book/adventure/drama than s.ex. Also, the love scenes are not gratuitous - they all serve a purpose and some of them are heartbreaking, a couple are bonding, and a couple are testing of both people and their limits.

A lot of action happens in Book #2. We wrap up the story of the fiance; is he good or bad? We open the door to a new villain, and absolve an older villain of any wrong-going. We have a massive tragedy, and our girl is the only one who can hold the team together, and draw out the pain and fear from a couple of their pasts. Book 2 also has one of my favorite love scenes from any book, between a man who is too wrapped up in fear and pain to even allow another human's touch, and his best friend and the girl. The scene between these 3 is full of beauty, angst, and healing. I found myself thinking about it for a couple days after I finished the book.

So well written! I'm seriously hooked on this series and it may be one of the few kindle books that I end up keeping.
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Cynthia Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars OMG THAT CLIFFY!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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This story definitely picked up compared to the first one and was more action packed. However, I felt like we were at an impasse for about half the book and finally made some progress once Grace accepted how she felt for her men. They’ve loved her the whole time and it was difficult watching her struggle and go back and forth over it. And that cliffy!! I legit never seen that coming! I don’t even know what to think.

Grace. She was meant to be strong and meant for this life. She needed to be strong in order to be in love with these four men. Thankfully, we finally see her come into that role. We see her comfort ciro and hale. We see her challenge zaid and Lucas. I’m curious to see the next steps she takes after the uncovering at the end of this book.

Ciro. You break my heart with every scene. I hope in the 3rd book you find peace

Hale. You endured so much but you love so hard.

Lucas and zaid. Your mouths. Yes please.
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Misty Schott
5.0 out of 5 stars What secrets will be uncovered?I
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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This is book two in The Dark Elite series and ends on a WTF cliffhanger. Grace feels betrayed after finding out her father betrayed the syndicate he was a part of and then fled with her. After six years on the run, her father is dead and she is the captive of the syndicate he betrayed. The four guys she felt connected to, Zaid, Luke, Hale, and Ciro don't believe she knew what her father was up to but they need to keep her close to make sure she is safe and to find out who the real traitors are. This is a great series so far and I'm looking forward to the third and final book in the series, Savage Queen.
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Almighty
3.0 out of 5 stars so-so
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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I liked it . But the female narrator was very much a pick me and I honestly could not. It took me forever to finish. The men were nicely depicted based on personalities and I enjoyed that as well as the storyline .
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Hanging on
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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These books are like water. So fluid and moving in ever changing directions. I can't wait to see how this story ends.
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Kaci
4.0 out of 5 stars A great 2nd bookA
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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The second book in this series was really good. It follows Hale, Ciro, Lucas, and Zade as they come to terms with loving and living for Grace. They're finally well learning to trust each other and work together to be a family all while heading up an organized crime unit. The spice was limited but definitely spicing, the character growth continued from the first book, and the little twist at end I 100% didn't as coming!
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Sarah Venezia
5.0 out of 5 stars Twists and bends and not just in the smut scenes!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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Again Eva does not disappoint. The plot continues to thicken and the spicy scenes are hot and steamy! I want to but don't want to finish this series because I feel like the depth of Grace and her guys are just getting started!
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Summer Edmondson
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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I loved this book! Where the first book was full of action, this book slowed things down and really focused in on the characters. Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of action. But we really got a deeper look into the characters and their personality which I really enjoyed.

True to Eva fashion the intimate scenes are beyond steamy. A fan won't be able to put out the fire this one creates ladies!

The ending to this book is such a surprise! I have to say I finished reading it at 1am and was too hyped up over the ending to go to sleep! I love how Eva can totally suck you into her stories and how unpredictable they can be. It's alway such a treat to read one of her books!
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Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024
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I am so addicted to this story, i love how everything is playing out. The plot is progressing at a decent pace, but i love that the author is taking time to develop the characters, to show us the intense chemistry and friendship between them all. I love the heroine's internal conflict and how she is forging different relationships with all four men...cant wait to see how this all ends!
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2022
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Amazing this book was even better then the first n the first was pretty damn amazing. Love the storyline, love the characters n their growth theyre all perfect
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Booktok.made.me.read.it
3.0 out of 5 stars Improvement on #1
Reviewed in Australia on February 24, 2023
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Better then #1
A few more twists and turns to keep you hooked and engaged.
Still not my favourite EA series but still a good read on KU.
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lilmisstigger
5.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2020
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I love Eva Ashwood works that always have intrigued from the start. Grace is inspiring heroine to this mysterious storyline and guys seem fighting their on demons. I can feel already that there surprises to come and big mysteries to be unconverted. OMG the shocking discovery and explosive events. Honestly have me hunger for more bring on the last book in series I need to know where this plot is leading us.
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ValBal
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2020
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I actually started reading book 3 and then realised that I hadn't yet read book 2. So I put the brakes on and download this book. It was just as good as the first in the series. More questions were raised and then finally, a clue just as the book ended. You can bet I'm starting on book 3 right now.
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