Vicious Kings: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Dark Elite) Paperback – March 22, 2020

I’m normally not one to have no complaints about a book but this series has left me speechless. I read all three books in two days because I just couldn’t put them down. It’s the perfect mix of spicy and dirty while also having an action packed mafia story line. This is probably one of the best mafia romance series I’ve ever read, and totally worth buying the whole series!

It was a goof read, not sure I feel attached enough to the characters to keep going but it was a good quick read.

The ending of the book. Now I have to read the next book to see who the traitor is. Time to buy the next book

Yes, just yes! Eva never disappoints with her books, her boys, or her mc females! When I’m doubt read everything by Eva Ashwood!

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.

This was a good start to the series. The FMC, Grace, was no push over. She had a history with the men, but she's smart enough to know that won't save her. Hale was perfect. Growly, conflicted with a soft spot for Grace, and the weight of familial obligations on his shoulders. The twins were OK, and Ciro my heart just broke for him and I wanted so much more of him and Grace. The plot wasn't overly complicated, but it did provide a good back drop to let the relationships develop and take center stage. It moved along nicely, but did leave a number of questions and plot holes that hopefully will be addressed in future books. It was a quick, easy read that provided a nice balance of relationships, spice, and plot.

I enjoyed this first book in the series. Grace was a great FMC and I while I had to suspend some of my beliefs for the sake of the story I did like the overal plot introduction. I love the idea of these characters who were once friends reconnecting and I can't wait to find out what will happen next.

This book starts off with a bang and ends with an even bigger bang. This story was the epitome of tension, slow burn, and frustrating feelings. I felt like I spent most of this story wanting scream “COMMUNICATE.” However, it’s what made the story.Grace. Girl you frustrated me 90% of the book. You spent the whole time fighting yourself and what you feel until the very last sentence. Get it together. Those men love you.Ciro. Zaid. Lucas. Hale. This men are so yummy already. The way the protect and love her was amazing. However, do you they accept their feelings easily? Absolutely not. However, ciro. That man holds a special place in my heart already.

Well that was unexpected!! It feels like it's been ages since I read a dark mafia romance like this. It has literally blown my mind....not one or two BUT four super hot and dangerous mafia guys who steel Grace away on her Wedding day!!I loved the dynamic of the four guys and as for Grace....what can I say I like a fighter...a strong heroine who stands up for herself and that pretty much sums up Grace!I can't wait to see where the series goes next! So many questions, so little answers...but loads of intense sexual energy!! You will definitely need to cool off after reading this one!!

I got engrossed in this book from the get go. The story follows Grace, a former mafia princess who is about to get married. All hell breaks loose at the church and she ends up captured by men from her mafia past. The rest of the book focuses on her interactions with her four captors and in terms of overall storyline although it moves forward not a huge amount actually happens. It feels as though this book is setting the scene for the next two books and giving the reader an insight into the future relationship between the main characters. That’s not a criticism at all though - the first time I looked at the percentage I’d read I was surprised (& disappointed) to see I was at 84%. I’d been so engrossed I hadn’t realised the book was coming to an end and I was disappointed that there wasn’t much left to go! Have preordered the second book due out in August 2020 and can’t wait to see where the story goes

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.

I have really enjoyed this book and didn’t expect that twist from her rescuer 🤯I’m intrigued to know who wants her dead and why since she actually seems to know nothing, my first thought is why don’t they take her back to her old home and look for clues as to why she and her Dad were targeted.Can’t wait to see what happens next.

This book has burn marks on every page from her fast I read it. I couldn’t put the book down I was totally hooked on the guys.I’m looking forward to the next book I would recommend this to mature audiences.