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I wasn’t looking for love when I fell into Maxim Fedorov’s lap five years ago.
I never wanted to be in the position my mother lived…behind a man of power.
As the only daughter of Valentine and Nicoletta Valentinetti, I saw well and good what happened to women in our world. While my father loved and cherished my mother, my father regulated my mother to behind-the-scenes roles. She was nothing more than an afterthought.
I would be no one’s after thought.
I knew what I wanted, and I wasn’t going to let any man stop me from achieving my goals. I should have known that fate had other plans.
For four years, Maxim Fedorov was everything I ever wanted and more. I adored him, wanted to be everything he desired until I saw a side of him, I could never forgive. For the last year, I’ve made it my mission to destroy him. I wanted him to feel the pain he caused me.
I should have known that actions had consequences.
Big ones. Because when my actions start a cascade of events, I can’t stop. I’m left with no choice but to take matters into my own hands. For years, I’ve tried everything to keep everyone out of my personal life, which wasn’t easy considering I lived most of my life in the spotlight, in front of tabloids and paparazzi.
As secrets went, I kept my secrets hidden longer than I thought possible.
When the truth of my relationship with Maxim Fedorov becomes public knowledge, the family I once trusted excommunicates me, leaving me with no other choice.
That was their first mistake.
The second was believing that I would lie down and do nothing.
PERSONAL NOTE FROM AUTHOR: This book contains many triggers. I cannot stress this enough. If you suffer from any trigger, please take caution when reading my books.
SUGGESTED READING The Valentinetti Crime Family is a continuing series intertwined withing the Golden Skulls MC. I highly recommend reading the books in the following (Golden Skulls M.C.)GHOST (Golden Skulls M.C.)BULLSEYE (Golden Skulls M.C.)GIOVANNI (The Valentinetti Crime Family)PLAYER (Golden Skulls M.C.)LORENZO (The Valentinetti Crime Family)SAVAGE (Golden Skulls M.C.)ANTONIO (The Valentinetti Crime Family)THE GOLDEN WEDDING (Golden Skills M.C.)PHANTOM (Golden Skulls M.C.)DYLAN (Golden Skulls M.C.)INK (Golden Skulls M.C.)VICIOUS (Golden Skulls M.C.)KING (Sons of Hell M.C)KANSAS (Book 1 of the Diamondback M.C.)SHADOW (Golden Skulls M.C.)SINNER’S REDEMPTION (Book 1 of the Soulless Sinner M.C.)GUNNER (Sons of Hell M.C.)ILLYRIA (The Valentinetti Crime Family)MAXIM (Bratva of NYC)
I never wanted to be in the position my mother lived…behind a man of power.
As the only daughter of Valentine and Nicoletta Valentinetti, I saw well and good what happened to women in our world. While my father loved and cherished my mother, my father regulated my mother to behind-the-scenes roles. She was nothing more than an afterthought.
I would be no one’s after thought.
I knew what I wanted, and I wasn’t going to let any man stop me from achieving my goals. I should have known that fate had other plans.
For four years, Maxim Fedorov was everything I ever wanted and more. I adored him, wanted to be everything he desired until I saw a side of him, I could never forgive. For the last year, I’ve made it my mission to destroy him. I wanted him to feel the pain he caused me.
I should have known that actions had consequences.
Big ones. Because when my actions start a cascade of events, I can’t stop. I’m left with no choice but to take matters into my own hands. For years, I’ve tried everything to keep everyone out of my personal life, which wasn’t easy considering I lived most of my life in the spotlight, in front of tabloids and paparazzi.
As secrets went, I kept my secrets hidden longer than I thought possible.
When the truth of my relationship with Maxim Fedorov becomes public knowledge, the family I once trusted excommunicates me, leaving me with no other choice.
That was their first mistake.
The second was believing that I would lie down and do nothing.
PERSONAL NOTE FROM AUTHOR: This book contains many triggers. I cannot stress this enough. If you suffer from any trigger, please take caution when reading my books.
SUGGESTED READING The Valentinetti Crime Family is a continuing series intertwined withing the Golden Skulls MC. I highly recommend reading the books in the following (Golden Skulls M.C.)GHOST (Golden Skulls M.C.)BULLSEYE (Golden Skulls M.C.)GIOVANNI (The Valentinetti Crime Family)PLAYER (Golden Skulls M.C.)LORENZO (The Valentinetti Crime Family)SAVAGE (Golden Skulls M.C.)ANTONIO (The Valentinetti Crime Family)THE GOLDEN WEDDING (Golden Skills M.C.)PHANTOM (Golden Skulls M.C.)DYLAN (Golden Skulls M.C.)INK (Golden Skulls M.C.)VICIOUS (Golden Skulls M.C.)KING (Sons of Hell M.C)KANSAS (Book 1 of the Diamondback M.C.)SHADOW (Golden Skulls M.C.)SINNER’S REDEMPTION (Book 1 of the Soulless Sinner M.C.)GUNNER (Sons of Hell M.C.)ILLYRIA (The Valentinetti Crime Family)MAXIM (Bratva of NYC)
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Published October 20, 2023
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May 14, 2025
That's the ending. It's just unbelievable. Rebecca broke my heart at one point and then put it back together and then broke it again. It's just that he's some kind of incredible author. The book really came out hard, heartbreaking, disturbing, and some secrets are revealed. Once again, we have secrets, intrigues, and investigations. Illyria this woman is made of steel. The way she confronted Maxim at every step was so amazing and hot. She's a really tough nut to crack. She stands her ground to the end. Even under all the tortures, she didn't give anything away. But it cost her too much. And I do not know how she will survive all this. It was too good to end. I wanted them to find their own happily ever after.
November 8, 2024
What a cliffhanger
Not only is Dealer being let loose but what is the "infant" they speak of. And why do the good ones always die. At this rate no one will be left.
Not only is Dealer being let loose but what is the "infant" they speak of. And why do the good ones always die. At this rate no one will be left.
July 21, 2024
absolutely amazing read
Holy moly. This book is dark and scary. Omg. You need to pay attention to the cues this author gives out like crumbs in Hansel and Gretal. I have to keep reading to extract information on what is happening. An absolute masterpiece of writing.
Holy moly. This book is dark and scary. Omg. You need to pay attention to the cues this author gives out like crumbs in Hansel and Gretal. I have to keep reading to extract information on what is happening. An absolute masterpiece of writing.
May 31, 2024
mafia warrior princess
Illyria had been a character that was woven in to everyone else’s story so the reader knows her character but didn’t really know the character. She has been shielded by her brothers, her friend Montana and then her partner Maxim but she is more aware and cunning, devious, loyal and very intelligent. She’s been kept in the background and no one realised just who she really is and why she is capable of.
Maxim pulled that ridiculous move that these men do to ‘protect’ their women and let her find him with another woman the same as Reaper did to Remi…. Look where that got him.
Petrovich is coming for her, the mole has been discovered, Illyria’s secret is not as secret as she thought, silver is still hiding out somewhere, malice is AWOL looking for her, everything is unraveling and it’s Illyria that will pay the price
*important trigger warning for chapter 28, you won’t be lost in the story if you skip it*
Illyria had been a character that was woven in to everyone else’s story so the reader knows her character but didn’t really know the character. She has been shielded by her brothers, her friend Montana and then her partner Maxim but she is more aware and cunning, devious, loyal and very intelligent. She’s been kept in the background and no one realised just who she really is and why she is capable of.
Maxim pulled that ridiculous move that these men do to ‘protect’ their women and let her find him with another woman the same as Reaper did to Remi…. Look where that got him.
Petrovich is coming for her, the mole has been discovered, Illyria’s secret is not as secret as she thought, silver is still hiding out somewhere, malice is AWOL looking for her, everything is unraveling and it’s Illyria that will pay the price
*important trigger warning for chapter 28, you won’t be lost in the story if you skip it*
October 2, 2023
I got this as an ARC reader, for my HONEST review. OMG!! OMG!! How do the find the Words. This book and was FANTASTIC!! This book has so many twist and turns, the way she does it, it makes a lot of sense. I couldn't put it down. Its Action pack, a dark romance, tearful, Unpredictable, think you figure it out, you do or you don't.😂 Wonderful characters, This book has Strong characters. 💓 this couple. 💓💓💓 this book and series. I stay up all nite reading this book. If, you never read Golden Skulls MC start there. That where it all begain. You will be HOOK , just on the first book. and you will. Be so surprise in this book. Ms. Joyce keep up the FANTASTIC work. Don't know how, you do it. It just work. This book and series is A MUST READ. You will not be sorry. OMG Ending, but don't worry, Maxim, is out Now , too.
October 24, 2023
Mind blowing
This whole series started with Reaper and the Golden Skulls MC and branched off to include the Soulless Sinners , Mafia , and other Mc the web is big and full of secrets.
Illyria is Mafia Princess determined, strong, single minded and she is tired of losing her loved ones to this game a psycho is playing.
Maxim has loved her since the moment he met Illyria. Their relationship is hate / love . He will do anything to protect her from his past.
Rebecca Joyce is the first author I've ever read that her mind is evil in a good way. The twist and turns she gives the reader in each book is mind blowing. BRILLIANT!! Illyria is not the end and the last two chapters will make you cry and shock you when the big secret is revealed. BRAVO MS JOYCE
This whole series started with Reaper and the Golden Skulls MC and branched off to include the Soulless Sinners , Mafia , and other Mc the web is big and full of secrets.
Illyria is Mafia Princess determined, strong, single minded and she is tired of losing her loved ones to this game a psycho is playing.
Maxim has loved her since the moment he met Illyria. Their relationship is hate / love . He will do anything to protect her from his past.
Rebecca Joyce is the first author I've ever read that her mind is evil in a good way. The twist and turns she gives the reader in each book is mind blowing. BRILLIANT!! Illyria is not the end and the last two chapters will make you cry and shock you when the big secret is revealed. BRAVO MS JOYCE
October 21, 2023
I think Illyria may be my favorite out of the series! She's always been the protected princess and her brothers have done their best to shield her from their life. Little did they know she's really smart and was made for this life. This one is a rollercoaster. We find out what happened with Maxim and Illyria in the past. And so many secrets are going on. There are alliances we learn about that have been going on behind the scenes and all the series are starting to come together. Make sure you follow the reading order before jumping into this one. So many pieces are falling into place!
November 2, 2023
This book and was FANTASTIC!! This book has so many twist and turns, the way she does it, it makes a lot of sense. I couldn't put it down. Its Action pack, a dark romance, tearful, Unpredictable, think you figure it out, you do or you don't.
Illyria is Mafia Princess determined, strong, single minded and she is tired of losing her loved ones to this game a psycho is playing.
Maxim has loved her since the moment he met Illyria. Their relationship is hate / love . He will do anything to protect her from his past.
Illyria is Mafia Princess determined, strong, single minded and she is tired of losing her loved ones to this game a psycho is playing.
Maxim has loved her since the moment he met Illyria. Their relationship is hate / love . He will do anything to protect her from his past.
October 23, 2023
Words cannot describe how amazing and brilliantly written this book is. For every question you have, for every thought, concern and wonder...this book has the answers. So many twists, turns and loops...Illyria ties EVERYTHING TOGETHER. Forget what you know, what you thought you knew and what you assumed...Once again you will not be disappointed with this stunning conclusion to the Valentinetti and Golden Skulls
October 21, 2023
I absolutely loved the relationship between Illyria and Maxim ❤️❤️❤️ but they have to many secrets between them. Illyria is a strong, independent woman living in a man’s world. She loves Max but once he betrayed her she became cold, unfeeling and vowed to bring him to his knees. She has played a dangerous game and could now pay the ultimate price for her role. This book was incredible.
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November 7, 2023Illyria was used to being in charge. She knew what she wanted and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Her only weakness was Maxim. He was her kryptonite.
Maxim was in love with Illyria but his past, present and future put her in danger. He wanted her to fly.
When the past and people come after them, all bets are off.
Maxim was in love with Illyria but his past, present and future put her in danger. He wanted her to fly.
When the past and people come after them, all bets are off.
November 5, 2023
Sometimes, keeping the princess sheltered does more harm than good. Illyria is much stronger and smarter than anyone, including Maxim, gives her credit for. As lies, secrets and cover-ups come out everyone will realize she's a queen. Just read it!
March 12, 2024
awesome
Omg omg omg Rebecca Joyce is an evil genius I love this book can’t wait to read the next book bring it on
It is advisable to read this series in order
Please take note of trigger warming
Omg omg omg Rebecca Joyce is an evil genius I love this book can’t wait to read the next book bring it on
It is advisable to read this series in order
Please take note of trigger warming
October 23, 2023
Omg !!! Shock!!
This story is amazing . I got to end and can't wait for the next book .There are some BIG surprises .Really enjoyed it
This story is amazing . I got to end and can't wait for the next book .There are some BIG surprises .Really enjoyed it
October 29, 2023
Oh good gracious this book had so many twists and turns! I lived every bit of this book and once again can't wait go find out what happens next!
October 20, 2023
Wow how Rebecca's mind works. She definitely has one creative mind. Everyone needs to read this book. But a reminder read her trigger warnings and take them to heart. Also, read the books in order so won't feel left in the dark about some of the things.
October 20, 2023
I feel like my brain is going to explode!!!! Holy he!! I didn’t see that coming. It started off a bit slow for me but the more it progressed the more things from previous books started to click. Out of all the books from this insane world, Illyria has hit me the hardest thus far. Not going to lie, some things were hard to read. I really wanted to toss my iPad but I took a breather and pressed on. Without giving anything away because it would be an incredible disservice, please check out this amazing story. I do recommend,if you haven’t already,read all the interconnected books. At first they probably won’t make sense but the more you read the more “ah ha” and “oooh” moments become prevalent. Bravo Rebecca on a fantastic story!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
October 22, 2023
Well just wow, this book is confusing at times but utterly brilliant loads of secrets revealed and lots of pieces of the puzzle falling into place
If you have not read everything so far DO NOT read this book it will not make sense and my ruin the series for you
But that ending 😱
Can’t wait to see what happens in Maxim’s books
It going to be a rollercoaster of emotions and so much more Darkness love it
If you have not read everything so far DO NOT read this book it will not make sense and my ruin the series for you
But that ending 😱
Can’t wait to see what happens in Maxim’s books
It going to be a rollercoaster of emotions and so much more Darkness love it
October 21, 2023
OMG what an in-depth, epic read, full of secrets, lies and destruction. I absolutely loved the relationship between Illyria and Maxim ❤️❤️❤️ but they have to many secrets between them. Illyria is a strong, independent woman living in a man’s world. She loves Max but once he betrayed her she became cold, unfeeling and vowed to bring him to his knees. She has played a dangerous game and could now pay the ultimate price for her roll in this maze of secrets, lies and deception everyone is playing. This is a meaty read, it drags you in and you cannot put the book down, needing to know the next move is to be made. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎
October 25, 2023
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned had nothing on Illyria's wrath. Illyria and Maxim had something strong together, she fell for him with her whole heart, but one decision tears them apart. Illyrias on the war path into depths unknown but she vows to bring him down.
Maxim did the only thing he could never take back to the woman who was his whole world, all in the name of protection, from what was to come, he couldn't have known it was just the beginning of the destruction they would face when the past comes back for them all.
This story is an explosion of twists, desires, heart ache, action and more! You'll never see what's coming. This heart pounding read will have you hooked and needing Maxims book at the ready!
Maxim did the only thing he could never take back to the woman who was his whole world, all in the name of protection, from what was to come, he couldn't have known it was just the beginning of the destruction they would face when the past comes back for them all.
This story is an explosion of twists, desires, heart ache, action and more! You'll never see what's coming. This heart pounding read will have you hooked and needing Maxims book at the ready!
October 30, 2023
While writing this review I'm still unsure of what kind of review this will be!!!!
I'm in awe of her the majority of the time and the way she weaves a take that captures our attention completely and whole heartedly.............................
But for GODSAKES!!!!!!!!
She does love to kill all the good ones!!!!!!
I'm sure she thinks it's ok to kill one when you bring one back but its NOT and I'll be telling her.
As usual with her book your hooked from the start. I couldn't put this book down even when my boss told me to shut my kindle app on my computer lol
I wandered how their story would go and wasn't disappointed.
I love the progression of this story and FINALLY after all these books feel like we may be getting closer to the truth than we have ever been!!!!
I'm going to jump straight into Maxim's story with no hesitation and enjoy every second of it (As long as she stops killing of the characters)
I'm in awe of her the majority of the time and the way she weaves a take that captures our attention completely and whole heartedly.............................
But for GODSAKES!!!!!!!!
She does love to kill all the good ones!!!!!!
I'm sure she thinks it's ok to kill one when you bring one back but its NOT and I'll be telling her.
As usual with her book your hooked from the start. I couldn't put this book down even when my boss told me to shut my kindle app on my computer lol
I wandered how their story would go and wasn't disappointed.
I love the progression of this story and FINALLY after all these books feel like we may be getting closer to the truth than we have ever been!!!!
I'm going to jump straight into Maxim's story with no hesitation and enjoy every second of it (As long as she stops killing of the characters)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2023
Wow, this book I think is her darkest I have read. This will have you in tears and wanting to yell at the author why dis you do that. This was a wonderful book if you can handle the trigers
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