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Vicious Kings (The Dark Elite Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Eva Ashwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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They say the devil goes by many names, and I know four of them:
Ciro, Hale, Zaid, and Lucas.

My father was once a powerful player in the Chicago underground, but six years ago, he left that life behind.

We changed our names.
Our identities.
Our lives.

The ghosts of the past never forgot him though. They never forgot me.

Dad promised me we were safe, but I should’ve known that was just another one of his lies.

The past always finds you, and mine finds me on my wedding day when four brutal, dangerous men drag me from the altar in a hail of gunfire.

Four men who used to be four boys.
Four boys I cared about.
Four boys I left behind.

They’re not the same boys I knew though, and whatever we may have once been to each other, it doesn’t matter anymore.

Because they’re only one thing to me now:

My captors.

Vicious Kings is book one of The Dark Elite series. This is a dark mafia romance series that includes high steam, violence, and foul language.
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

"Oof, this book! These characters! Eva Ashwood delivers yet another RH hit, this time with a darker, mafia theme and I'm here for it." Laura P

"So many twists and turns, action and steam!! I couldn't believe that ending. I am ready for book 2." Nicole Y

"This book is fire and I can't wait to read the next one!" Jennifer D

"Omg! I am absolutely loving this new series by Eva! Lies and betrayals made this book so good that I couldn't put it down! I am seriously obsessed with these boys!" Nikitasbookreviews

"This was amazing! Full of drama and angst, action and steam!" Jenny T

"I make no secret of loving everything of Eva Ashwood's that I've read, but IMO, this is the best thing she's ever written!! This story is heart-stoppingly good." Jodi

"My god! This book started out with a bang and kept on going!" Lindsay K

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081QW9LYN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
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Eva Ashwood has been a reader her whole life and a writer for several years. She loves telling stories of alpha males and the fierce women who bring them to their knees.

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Customers appreciate the captivating storyline and well-developed characters. They find the book a quick, easy read with a fast pace that keeps them hooked until the end. Many describe it as a great start to the series, with an epic and delicious start. The writing style is described as fabulous, descriptive, and relatable. Customers enjoy the steamy content and chemistry between the characters.

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76 customers mention "Plot"68 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the plot and find it engaging. They appreciate the buildup of the storyline and getting to know the characters. The book is described as thrilling, action-packed, and suspenseful with a twist or two.

"...I would recommend this book to readers who love dark romance, reverse harem and a great adventure with frame between lovers. Wow...." Read more

"Love this bit of intrigue that we're slowly figuring out along the way!..." Read more

"I liked the story and the characters enough to look past the cringe of the woman jumping into spicy stuff 2 seconds after she was captured." Read more

"...It is a reverse harem, dark mafia romance. Grace and the guys have grown up together as part of the Novak Syndicate...." Read more

37 customers mention "Character development"32 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the heroine strong and witty, with an intriguing plot and angst among the main characters. The male characters are not toxic bullies, and the women are strong yet human.

"The characters are well developed. The writing style, use of descriptive words bring the story alive. The sex scenes are hotter than hot...." Read more

"I liked the story and the characters enough to look past the cringe of the woman jumping into spicy stuff 2 seconds after she was captured." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the chemistry between all of the characters and there was soooo much sexual tension in this book...." Read more

"...This book is definitely about building the plot and getting to know the characters. The isn't much spice but what does happen is well written...." Read more

24 customers mention "Pacing"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it fast-paced and easy to read, finishing it in one night. The story flows quickly and keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

"Wow. Just a page turner from start to finish. I wish I could have read in one sitting. Looking forward to book 2" Read more

"...It was a quick, easy read that provided a nice balance of relationships, spice, and plot." Read more

"...However, once I did, damn. The last quarter was a quick read...." Read more

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16 customers mention "Start"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's start. They found it engaging and thought it was a good first book in the series. The book started off quickly and they were eager to see where the story went.

"What a great start to this series. Definitely a slow burn. I’m rushing to book two I think things are really about to get exciting" Read more

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"3.75 ⭐ 1 🌶 Good first book in the series. This book is definitely about building the plot and getting to know the characters...." Read more

"This was an amazing start to a series. We get mystery, passion, love, betrayal & what the heck is happening moments!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing style"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style. They find it witty and descriptive, with relatable characters and hot sex scenes. The book is straightforward and engaging, with more mystery to unfold.

"The characters are well developed. The writing style, use of descriptive words bring the story alive. The sex scenes are hotter than hot...." Read more

"...definitely thrilling.. still a lot of mystery to unfold and more lusty scenes to come. Definitely a YA read or older." Read more

"...The isn't much spice but what does happen is well written...." Read more

"Eva Ashwood sucked me into her mafia world with vivid descriptions and dark scenes...." Read more

10 customers mention "Steamy content"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's steamy content. They find the scenes engaging with plenty of action and plot twists. The book is described as a dark, reverse harem mafia romance that keeps readers on edge.

"...The sex scenes are hotter than hot...." Read more

"Eva Ashwood delivers an amazingly hot dark reverse harem mafia romance that will keep you on your toes...." Read more

"...The book has mafia, Rh, shady cop fiancé, kidnapping, murder, steamy scenes. The male characters are written very well...." Read more

"Wow I’m loving this series and it’s so hot. I read some real dark books but I’ve never read one with a woman with 4 love interests...." Read more

6 customers mention "Chemistry"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry between the characters. They find the storyline engaging and mention that the chemistry between Grace and her men is intense.

"...This book is full of hot chemistry, dark secrets and trouble just waiting to happen and I am her for all of it!!" Read more

"...The chemistry between Grace & her men is insane! I also love that we get to know each man & it’s deeper than most books I’ve read lately...." Read more

"...The chemistry between them is off the charts. I definitely recommend you to read this book!!" Read more

"...Great chemistry between all of them and the storyline is one of the better mafia ones I’ve read." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rebutted story line
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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    The characters are well developed. The writing style, use of descriptive words bring the story alive. The sex scenes are hotter than hot.

    I would recommend this book to readers who love dark romance, reverse harem and a great adventure with frame between lovers. Wow. I just love this book
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars So good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    Love this bit of intrigue that we're slowly figuring out along the way! There's definitely been some tension and a bit of spice between the main characters, but I think this is just the tip of the iceberg between them all!
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  • Takoa Hogue
    5.0 out of 5 stars steamy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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    Wow. Just a page turner from start to finish. I wish I could have read in one sitting. Looking forward to book 2
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  • Mara
    3.0 out of 5 stars good enough to read next one
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
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    I liked the story and the characters enough to look past the cringe of the woman jumping into spicy stuff 2 seconds after she was captured.
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  • s Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow book 1
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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    What a great start to this series. Definitely a slow burn. I’m rushing to book two I think things are really about to get exciting
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  • Kenzie Ryan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Start to this Series!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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    Vicious Kings is a great introduction to Grace, Hale, Ciro, Zaid, and Lucas. It is a reverse harem, dark mafia romance. Grace and the guys have grown up together as part of the Novak Syndicate. Until Grace is forced to runaway and live in hiding with her father as a teenager after her mother is murdered. All Grace wants now is to live a normal life and she tries to forget the boys she grew up with, even going so far as to marry a man that she only somewhat loves. When her wedding day goes horribly wrong, she ends up getting kidnapped by the same boys (now men) that she has been trying so hard to forget.

    I really enjoyed the chemistry between all of the characters and there was soooo much sexual tension in this book. I also really liked the mafia elements and I’m excited to see how this story plays out in the next books. I will say that I would have liked to see a little bit more backstory and emotional connection between all of the characters so hopefully there will be more in the next books. Definitely recommend checking out this series if you like RH and mafia romance!
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  • ILikeBigBooks(AndICannotLie)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Moly, This Book is Addictive! Not too dark, not too bright.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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    Ok, confession: I usually hate Mafia books. I don't like how depraved so many of them can get. But I took a chance on this collection because I read the Blessed Academy books, and I'm a sucker for reverse harem. I can start out by saying very clearly that this series is NOT dark. There's no rubber sheets for love scenes, no BDSM, no one rolling in the blood of their enemies while they make love. But, that being said, there is definitely an element of revenge/suspense that rolls through most of book one. Secondly, one reader who has a lot of "likes" said that this book is only s.ex scenes. I honestly don't get that at all. That's not what I read, and in fact, the scenes are a slow burn, and then take place with a LOT of action/suspense and nitty gritty Mafia alliances happening.

    The book begins with the girl being kidnapped from her own wedding by 4 men she used to be besties with when they were teenagers. They were her first taste of love, and her biggest protectors. But now, for reasons... they think she's bad. And they volunteered to kidnap her back to their mansion and keep her under wraps while they torture her for info. But of course, there's no torture, unless you consider being tied to a bed frame and having an old boyfriend finger you while another one watches torture. And so the games begin.

    This first book ends with most of the revenge and mixed motivations gone from our group. The girl is integrating into the home and the guys are falling back in love with her. She is torn between feelings for her fiance and hoping he'll save her, versus not trusting him and hoping her men will protect her from him. Mafia alliances are tested and you're prepped for book #2, not knowing who to trust in the Syndicate, or even surely if they can trust each other.
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  • Kat LHP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a series..
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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    This book is raw and definitely thrilling.. still a lot of mystery to unfold and more lusty scenes to come. Definitely a YA read or older.
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  • Natascha Yazelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still going...
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
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    I have yet to be disappointed with any of the books I've read. This is the third series I've started and am enjoying!
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  • cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022
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    Well it's taken me 3 days but I got there in the end.
    Good book and has some good characters a bit slow to start, not really a massive cliffhanger ending but a good one 1.
    Looking forward to book number to which I'm going to start reading now now.is I would definitely recommend book one.
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  • PAGELOVE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2020
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    I loved the book and highly recommend it. I will now look for the continuation. Eva's boys are wonderful. The twins are the hottest in my opinion.
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  • WiccaMagic74
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT!!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2020
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    I was already a fan of Eva Ashwood but this book, Eva outdoes herself again.
    Seriously what is there to not like
    Mafia
    Reverse Harem
    Gorgeous Men
    A great story........
    Do yourself a big favour and read this.
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  • P.N.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm. Well it started off well.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2023
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    I loved the beginning. Right I to fifty percent when nothing actually happened. By seventy percent I was tired of the inner dialogue of the MFC and by right percent I was skipping.

    I think the writing was good but wasn't fond of the word drops here and there. A wel written piece though. I gave it three stars because it disappointed me the further I got.
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