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The Ekon Dynasty #1
Four Warned
My family was being blackmailed by the mafia. Thanks to my brother losing a bet he could never win. A forced marriage between me and the boss proved to be the only solution. Instead of playing the victim, I negotiated my own terms. I’d be his bride, but my family stayed alive and untouched.
What starts off as an agreement to save my family, quickly turns into something I couldn’t have prepared for. Someone had warned me that the Ekon brothers were ruthless and not afraid to take what they wanted. How far would they go to claim something they already considered theirs? Could they protect the empire they were building or would it all crumble before they gained enough power?
What starts off as an agreement to save my family, quickly turns into something I couldn’t have prepared for. Someone had warned me that the Ekon brothers were ruthless and not afraid to take what they wanted. How far would they go to claim something they already considered theirs? Could they protect the empire they were building or would it all crumble before they gained enough power?
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2023
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Jade Royal
115 books1,552 followersWhen the voices begin to speak, Jade Royal sits down in her lab to write the tale. The story unfolds with each keystroke as she listens to her instincts bring the words to life. For as long as she can remember, Jade has always expressed her creative nature artistically, especially by writing. She refers to herself as “Slave to the Pen” because it’s difficult for her to resist the call to write.
Jade resides in Cincinnati, Ohio where she was born and raised. She has many siblings and is very family oriented. She spends Sunday evenings eating dinner with them keeping the bond between family nice and strong.
Jade Royal is the author of the series Limits of Love. The series focuses on love, romance, and the eroticism of the two combined. The first book was released in December of 2016.
As an author, Jade hopes to pull in her readers to experience a community of stories that they can relate to on various levels. The emotional roller coaster that is bestowed will hopefully make her readers stalk her words and provide literate entertainment.
For more information on Jade Royal, follow her on her website and social media avenues.
Jade resides in Cincinnati, Ohio where she was born and raised. She has many siblings and is very family oriented. She spends Sunday evenings eating dinner with them keeping the bond between family nice and strong.
Jade Royal is the author of the series Limits of Love. The series focuses on love, romance, and the eroticism of the two combined. The first book was released in December of 2016.
As an author, Jade hopes to pull in her readers to experience a community of stories that they can relate to on various levels. The emotional roller coaster that is bestowed will hopefully make her readers stalk her words and provide literate entertainment.
For more information on Jade Royal, follow her on her website and social media avenues.
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March 25, 2024
Tina no espera que si vida cambie en un instante por las deudas de juego de su hermano, y mucho menos verse comprometida y casada en menos de 1 día. Pero esos no es todo, su esposo comparte TODO con sus 3 amigos-socios, y eso la incluye a ella. Podrá vivir y ser feliz así? Sería eso lo que le faltaba a su vida?
Para ser una historia corta reverse-harem, es bastante compleja, es una introducción a un universo que parece interesante. Claro, es más erótico que otra cosa, y las personalidades de los protas apenas se muestran, pero si los siguientes libros exploran más a los protas, puede ser una serie muy entretenida.
En fin, seguro buscaré la continuación de esta serie más adelante.
Para ser una historia corta reverse-harem, es bastante compleja, es una introducción a un universo que parece interesante. Claro, es más erótico que otra cosa, y las personalidades de los protas apenas se muestran, pero si los siguientes libros exploran más a los protas, puede ser una serie muy entretenida.
En fin, seguro buscaré la continuación de esta serie más adelante.
July 14, 2023
Got this book for free on Stuff Your Kindle Day. It was laughably bad.
July 24, 2023
Abrupt changes throughout
I was confused for most of this book. Many things change or happen very abruptly, without much build up or follow up. The author mentions that this is her first reverse harem book - which implies it's not her first book - but it reads like it. The reverse harem scenes were actually fairly good, albeit less than what I've become used to in other books. I was constantly backtracking to see what I had missed, only to find that I hadn't missed anything and the explanation that would have made the actions make sense was just not there.
There are contradictions. There's an area where violence is not condoned, but it definitely happens with no repercussions. That's also a man with a recent spinal injury who is able to perform and enjoy certain "tasks" that should've been prohibited by pain and would likely cause more damage.
I will not be reading anything else by this author.
I was confused for most of this book. Many things change or happen very abruptly, without much build up or follow up. The author mentions that this is her first reverse harem book - which implies it's not her first book - but it reads like it. The reverse harem scenes were actually fairly good, albeit less than what I've become used to in other books. I was constantly backtracking to see what I had missed, only to find that I hadn't missed anything and the explanation that would have made the actions make sense was just not there.
There are contradictions. There's an area where violence is not condoned, but it definitely happens with no repercussions. That's also a man with a recent spinal injury who is able to perform and enjoy certain "tasks" that should've been prohibited by pain and would likely cause more damage.
I will not be reading anything else by this author.
May 12, 2024
Date Started: May 10th 2024
Date Finished: May 11th 2024
Characters: Tina & the Ekon brothers
Rating: 1 🌟
Themes:
Dark Mafia romance, Reverse Harem
Review:
This was my first intro into the RH trope but the writing was all over the place and made no sense to me and not to mention it's two days later and now looking back, this story is very unforgettable because I don't remember anything about what happened in the book other than than the story which was rushed in my honest opinion. What I'm trying to say is that I don't recommend this book to anyone, but if you think you will enjoy it than all means try it out.
Disclaimer: I got this for free during a stuff your kindle day.
Date Finished: May 11th 2024
Characters: Tina & the Ekon brothers
Rating: 1 🌟
Themes:
Dark Mafia romance, Reverse Harem
Review:
This was my first intro into the RH trope but the writing was all over the place and made no sense to me and not to mention it's two days later and now looking back, this story is very unforgettable because I don't remember anything about what happened in the book other than than the story which was rushed in my honest opinion. What I'm trying to say is that I don't recommend this book to anyone, but if you think you will enjoy it than all means try it out.
Disclaimer: I got this for free during a stuff your kindle day.
July 2, 2023
it was okay
I try to leave a review for most books with fewer reviews. This one I struggled with what to write in this review though. This book was okay. It wasn’t very memorable or anything. It took me longer to get through than I expected, I kept getting distracted by other things because it wasn’t holding my attention. However It had a plot, which I wasn’t expecting because it was a shorter book. So I just assumed It was pure naughty lol plenty of that too though. Overall it wasn’t a bad read.
I try to leave a review for most books with fewer reviews. This one I struggled with what to write in this review though. This book was okay. It wasn’t very memorable or anything. It took me longer to get through than I expected, I kept getting distracted by other things because it wasn’t holding my attention. However It had a plot, which I wasn’t expecting because it was a shorter book. So I just assumed It was pure naughty lol plenty of that too though. Overall it wasn’t a bad read.
May 19, 2024
4 star. I loved the character development in the beginning taking the time to adjust and learn characters. Great banter and spicy. I wish we had maybe 3/5 more chapters before epilogue. I think before the last 3 chapters it could've done with a bit more of the of her struggling with the idea of being ok with it that is like the one thing that felt a bit fast at the end. Other than that it was good writing. The twists kept me engaged. I enjoyed this read overall. Not sure if this would be a reread for me thou.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2024
Mafia story
2.5 I have mixed feelings shout this book.I feel like at the beginning I really enjoyed it however around 60% I was confused as to the direction of the book. I wish the book was longer to kind of flush put some of the questions I had with the brothers and the female main character. Like I know she went to school with one of the men but I wish I had more background story of how the men became close friend's. When the GMC found out that khari had a daughter when he was in the hospital and she started taking care of her with his friends\brothers that was weird.
2.5 I have mixed feelings shout this book.I feel like at the beginning I really enjoyed it however around 60% I was confused as to the direction of the book. I wish the book was longer to kind of flush put some of the questions I had with the brothers and the female main character. Like I know she went to school with one of the men but I wish I had more background story of how the men became close friend's. When the GMC found out that khari had a daughter when he was in the hospital and she started taking care of her with his friends\brothers that was weird.
June 8, 2023
Super interesting
So this story actually caught me by surprise. I don’t know what I expected but what I got wasn’t exactly what I was expecting in a good way. I love the storyline love the characters and I love the way the author brings it together but that’s not surprising because this author is actually a really good writer recommended for anyone who is interested in story’s of passion and love
So this story actually caught me by surprise. I don’t know what I expected but what I got wasn’t exactly what I was expecting in a good way. I love the storyline love the characters and I love the way the author brings it together but that’s not surprising because this author is actually a really good writer recommended for anyone who is interested in story’s of passion and love
July 27, 2023
I think most of the problems with this book stem from it only being 96 pages. She was overly ambitious with her plot so she had to cut corners to make it fit in under 100 pages. But her imagery was amazing I would be curious if a full novel would be better.
September 2, 2023
wonderful
It was so amazing to read my favourite genre with black love featured. It was well written and it resonated with me. Keep up the amazing talented work. You have more support than you know. Cannot wait to read more by this author!
It was so amazing to read my favourite genre with black love featured. It was well written and it resonated with me. Keep up the amazing talented work. You have more support than you know. Cannot wait to read more by this author!
November 25, 2023
Wow
This was awesome!! It's the perfect length for that time you need a story, but don't know what to read next!! Has everything you need romance, sass, alphaholes every single thing you need!!!
This was awesome!! It's the perfect length for that time you need a story, but don't know what to read next!! Has everything you need romance, sass, alphaholes every single thing you need!!!
February 14, 2024
Short sweet and violent
I was worried about the main Mac but with the way the story played out to made it awesome. I read this in one sitting and got annoyed at distractions. I haven't Che ked yet but I hope there is or will be more.
I was worried about the main Mac but with the way the story played out to made it awesome. I read this in one sitting and got annoyed at distractions. I haven't Che ked yet but I hope there is or will be more.
September 1, 2025
2.5/5 ⭐️
There were a lot of jumps in the plot and I was confused half the time. I think the dynamic between Tina and the guys had a lot of potential but fell short just because of how rushed it was and the time jumps.
There were a lot of jumps in the plot and I was confused half the time. I think the dynamic between Tina and the guys had a lot of potential but fell short just because of how rushed it was and the time jumps.
July 3, 2023
I wished it was longer. Just as you're starting to like the characters it's over.
July 13, 2023
Short story
A quick read, this reverse harem tale with mafia tones held my interest in one sitting. Can't wait to see how revenge is served.
A quick read, this reverse harem tale with mafia tones held my interest in one sitting. Can't wait to see how revenge is served.
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August 16, 2023DNF at 16 pages — This is a super short book that I was gonna read purely for smut value, but I don’t do r*pe smut. This in no uncertain terms starts off as non-consensual.
October 17, 2023
I just couldn’t
I got to page 26 and couldn’t go any farther. It had potential but I’m just not into all the sharing. I will try another book from this author.
I got to page 26 and couldn’t go any farther. It had potential but I’m just not into all the sharing. I will try another book from this author.
November 20, 2023
Short and satisfying
A quick read, but not lacking in emotional tugs, heart, or heat. A good choice to read when time is limited.
A quick read, but not lacking in emotional tugs, heart, or heat. A good choice to read when time is limited.
March 13, 2024
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
October 1, 2024
My goodness! I love a fast paced story. Get me hooked from page one! This novella was equally chaotic and steamy
My first read from this author and it won’t be my last.
5⭐️
My first read from this author and it won’t be my last.
5⭐️
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October 5, 2025🔥🔥
This was definitely a good read! I enjoyed it and I know there is more to this couples story and I can’t wait to find out more about them!!!
This was definitely a good read! I enjoyed it and I know there is more to this couples story and I can’t wait to find out more about them!!!
August 4, 2023
I didn't realize it was a novella so that's my bad but this was pretty good for my first book back into reverse harem. It was intense and straight to the point. I would love to see a full novel or even a series of this crew because it just felt so short and abrupt to me.
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