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Heiress: Chivalry is Dead
Once upon a time in a world where mayhem and crime were a part of everyday life, those who made oaths to serve and protect took side deals with the devil to corrupt and scheme, and thirteen year old boys became foot soldiers to ghetto royalty; there was one man who ran the city with an iron fist…and his name was Vaughn Dixon.
Nothing moves in the city of Newark, New Jersey without the say-so of Vaughn and his team but when a rival squad decides it’s time for Vaughn to step aside, all hell breaks loose.
Born into street royalty, Ryann, the daughter of Vaughn and his wife Constance, knew no other way but to live the glamorous life, following in her family’s high maintenance footsteps. But after witnessing the murders of both of her parents, Ryann wants nothing to do with the family legacy as she fears for her life and the one thing that she used to hold with so much pride is now the very thing that scares her the most.
Nothing moves in the city of Newark, New Jersey without the say-so of Vaughn and his team but when a rival squad decides it’s time for Vaughn to step aside, all hell breaks loose.
Born into street royalty, Ryann, the daughter of Vaughn and his wife Constance, knew no other way but to live the glamorous life, following in her family’s high maintenance footsteps. But after witnessing the murders of both of her parents, Ryann wants nothing to do with the family legacy as she fears for her life and the one thing that she used to hold with so much pride is now the very thing that scares her the most.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2013
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December 25, 2013
Loved this book. This book took me on a ride from beginning to end. You didn't know who you could trust. How everything came together was excellent. I would highly recommend this book. Great job Monique Chanae!!!!
August 20, 2025
Drama, Drama, Drama! From takeoff 🚀 on page one all the way to the finale, this book refuses to give you a single dull moment. The twists, betrayals, and family drama come at you so fast and heavy, I honestly wonder if Ms. Monique’s brain was sizzling after pouring all of this onto the page.
🎨✨ The Cover Art
The cover of Heiress: Chivalry Is Dead is nothing short of striking—powerful, seductive, and chilling all at once. At first glance, your attention locks onto the silky pink dress draped over a chair. It feels like it was tossed aside after a glamorous night out… or maybe ripped away in the middle of chaos. Paired with the soft innocence of the fabric are crimson rose petals, scattered like blood on the floor. Roses typically symbolize love, beauty, or the sweetness of a milestone like a sweet sixteen—but here, the way they fall whispers betrayal, loss, and death. It’s hauntingly beautiful and the perfect prelude to the story inside.
📖🔥 Story Development
One of Ms. Monique’s greatest strengths is her storytelling foundation. She doesn’t just throw you into chaos—she builds the tension layer by layer. She takes you back to where the Syndicate and the Pratts’ rivalry first began, weaving in past betrayals that echo into present-day destruction. That balance between history and the now keeps the stakes sky-high.
The pacing? Impeccable. Moments of joy instantly flip to grief, whispered conversations erupt into war, and every chapter leaves you needing more. Just when you think you can breathe, another curveball snatches your air away.
By the time Ryanna and McKenzie step up to claim their place in the battle, you feel the weight of every loss, every betrayal, and exactly why they can’t afford to sit back anymore. This isn’t just action for shock value—it’s action with history, meaning, and consequences.
🌟 Character Development
These characters don’t just live in the story—you live with them. Ms. Monique makes sure every motive, every choice, and every heartbreak is tied back to something deeper. The past flows seamlessly into the present, shaping why each character is who they are. Even the villains—the ones you want to shake or strangle—feel fully fleshed out and human.
📚💥 This Book Has It All:
💥 Explosive Action
💔 Heartbreak
🔥 Romance
🤯 Jaw-dropping Twists
😱 Cold Betrayals
👑 Legacy & Loyalty
Final Verdict
If you’re a fan of urban fiction with grit, depth, and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read. From its haunting cover art to the layered storytelling, Heiress: Chivalry Is Dead drags you into a world where family is everything—yet love, betrayal, and vengeance constantly test those bonds.
Ms. Monique gave us blood, loyalty, legacy, and love all in one unforgettable saga. And it leaves you asking: Does love come before family? Can love survive betrayal? Or are some sins too heavy to ever forgive?
Let me just say this: if you haven’t read this book yet, you’re missing out on one of the hottest, most captivating street sagas out right now.
And Ms. Monique… I need to know… where is Book 2?! 👀📚
🎨✨ The Cover Art
The cover of Heiress: Chivalry Is Dead is nothing short of striking—powerful, seductive, and chilling all at once. At first glance, your attention locks onto the silky pink dress draped over a chair. It feels like it was tossed aside after a glamorous night out… or maybe ripped away in the middle of chaos. Paired with the soft innocence of the fabric are crimson rose petals, scattered like blood on the floor. Roses typically symbolize love, beauty, or the sweetness of a milestone like a sweet sixteen—but here, the way they fall whispers betrayal, loss, and death. It’s hauntingly beautiful and the perfect prelude to the story inside.
📖🔥 Story Development
One of Ms. Monique’s greatest strengths is her storytelling foundation. She doesn’t just throw you into chaos—she builds the tension layer by layer. She takes you back to where the Syndicate and the Pratts’ rivalry first began, weaving in past betrayals that echo into present-day destruction. That balance between history and the now keeps the stakes sky-high.
The pacing? Impeccable. Moments of joy instantly flip to grief, whispered conversations erupt into war, and every chapter leaves you needing more. Just when you think you can breathe, another curveball snatches your air away.
By the time Ryanna and McKenzie step up to claim their place in the battle, you feel the weight of every loss, every betrayal, and exactly why they can’t afford to sit back anymore. This isn’t just action for shock value—it’s action with history, meaning, and consequences.
🌟 Character Development
These characters don’t just live in the story—you live with them. Ms. Monique makes sure every motive, every choice, and every heartbreak is tied back to something deeper. The past flows seamlessly into the present, shaping why each character is who they are. Even the villains—the ones you want to shake or strangle—feel fully fleshed out and human.
📚💥 This Book Has It All:
💥 Explosive Action
💔 Heartbreak
🔥 Romance
🤯 Jaw-dropping Twists
😱 Cold Betrayals
👑 Legacy & Loyalty
Final Verdict
If you’re a fan of urban fiction with grit, depth, and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read. From its haunting cover art to the layered storytelling, Heiress: Chivalry Is Dead drags you into a world where family is everything—yet love, betrayal, and vengeance constantly test those bonds.
Ms. Monique gave us blood, loyalty, legacy, and love all in one unforgettable saga. And it leaves you asking: Does love come before family? Can love survive betrayal? Or are some sins too heavy to ever forgive?
Let me just say this: if you haven’t read this book yet, you’re missing out on one of the hottest, most captivating street sagas out right now.
And Ms. Monique… I need to know… where is Book 2?! 👀📚
March 23, 2022
Ryann has the perfect life with loving parents, a privileged upbringing, and the world at her fingertips. That is until her father Vaughn, one of the two heads of a major drug cartel known as the Syndicate, is murdered on her sixteenth birthday. Followed up by another attack that leaves her an orphan, Ryann is suddenly thrust into the seedier underworld that lies underneath her fairy tale life. Things are further complicated when she finds out that treachery lies within her inner circle.
This book is full of suspense and drama wrapped up in a rich, noir setting where no one is innocent, and anyone could be treacherous.
This book is full of suspense and drama wrapped up in a rich, noir setting where no one is innocent, and anyone could be treacherous.
August 17, 2025
Ryannnn !!!! part 2
WOW This was Gooodddd I truly enjoyed it from the prologue to the end. Hope to see how this story plays out . Ryann is her daddy’s child and her mother’s strength.
I will be reading more from this author .
WOW This was Gooodddd I truly enjoyed it from the prologue to the end. Hope to see how this story plays out . Ryann is her daddy’s child and her mother’s strength.
I will be reading more from this author .
April 18, 2016
Heiress was pretty awesome read. Filled with action, drama, betrayal and confused lovers. The characters were all so developed that I loved them all -- even the ones I should have hated. They had such amazing backstories.
Ryann is a sixteen year old girl who had her life changed after the death of her parents. Her father, Vaughn Dixon, was the head of The Syndicate and killed at her sixteenth birthday gala. She had to witness the death of her parents. She was hunted down by the Pratt's and soon found out that the one guy she trusted was the one to betray in the ultimate way. Ryann was spunky and sarcastic, but at the same time she seemed a little shy. I loved her and seeing her take more charge at the end was awesome.
Micki, Benny's daughter and Ryann's godsister, was absolutely amazing. She was sort of the opposite of Ryann in being more outspoken. She had a spark to her. Both of these girls would make awesome heads for The Syndicate someday. Benny was an awesome god-father. He was protective, loving and also made sure his girls were loved by other men properly.
Cyrus was someone I was so disappointed in, but I could never hate him. He was raised, groomed and manipulated by his uncle, believing things about his father's death. When things came to light he immediately tried to right his wrong, no matter how long it took. I loved that! I also enjoyed the relationship that was brewing between him Ryann despite the craziness. So happy they had their first kiss at the end!!
Merv and his son Dane were seriously some delusional men. I couldn't believe how much greed made them turn on their own families. They are just despicable and I am so glad they both met their end one way or another.
Definitely will be reading more from Monique Chanae. She is a fantastic writer that definitely can pull a readers attention and keep them engrossed in the characters and story overall.
Ryann is a sixteen year old girl who had her life changed after the death of her parents. Her father, Vaughn Dixon, was the head of The Syndicate and killed at her sixteenth birthday gala. She had to witness the death of her parents. She was hunted down by the Pratt's and soon found out that the one guy she trusted was the one to betray in the ultimate way. Ryann was spunky and sarcastic, but at the same time she seemed a little shy. I loved her and seeing her take more charge at the end was awesome.
Micki, Benny's daughter and Ryann's godsister, was absolutely amazing. She was sort of the opposite of Ryann in being more outspoken. She had a spark to her. Both of these girls would make awesome heads for The Syndicate someday. Benny was an awesome god-father. He was protective, loving and also made sure his girls were loved by other men properly.
Cyrus was someone I was so disappointed in, but I could never hate him. He was raised, groomed and manipulated by his uncle, believing things about his father's death. When things came to light he immediately tried to right his wrong, no matter how long it took. I loved that! I also enjoyed the relationship that was brewing between him Ryann despite the craziness. So happy they had their first kiss at the end!!
Merv and his son Dane were seriously some delusional men. I couldn't believe how much greed made them turn on their own families. They are just despicable and I am so glad they both met their end one way or another.
Definitely will be reading more from Monique Chanae. She is a fantastic writer that definitely can pull a readers attention and keep them engrossed in the characters and story overall.
April 21, 2014
Love It!!
This story was great I loved it. I know I probably wasn't supposed to be TeamCyrus but I was. It was something about him that I just couldn't shake throughout the whole story. Ryann was a strong young girl to have been through everything she went through and still didn't break. I couldn't stand Micki for some reason she irked me but overall the story was really good.
This story was great I loved it. I know I probably wasn't supposed to be TeamCyrus but I was. It was something about him that I just couldn't shake throughout the whole story. Ryann was a strong young girl to have been through everything she went through and still didn't break. I couldn't stand Micki for some reason she irked me but overall the story was really good.
August 14, 2014
Great standalone book of 2 crime families & their revenge to avenge their bosses death. Although Ryan loved her parents, their death left an emptyness in the life. She had known Cryus for the majority of her young life & wanting to believe that he was loyal to their family although his family was the enemy. In the end, she followed her heart & made the right decision.
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