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The Consequences of Love and Vengeance
It began with an interview that should have been mundane, and it ended with me becoming a foster mom and my boss demanding I uncover evidence to put a man behind bars—for life. I believed I was one of the good ones. Incorruptible. I certainly wasn’t a member of the Dirty Blue like others I knew. Then, I met Drago Acerbi. I soon realized nothing could have prepared me for the consequences of falling in love with the enemy—a dangerous criminal whom I'm supposed to lock up. Yet, I was the one keeping our relationship a secret. Drago knew that. He also knew I had a job to do. What he didn’t know was that the baby I was protecting was his son. At least, he didn’t until my superior discovered our forbidden love affair—and I lost everything. My career. The man I had fallen for. The baby I’d grown to love. A life I didn’t know I wanted. I’d soon learn I wasn’t the only one harboring a secret they wanted to keep hidden from the world. That’s when I found out exactly who Drago Acerbi really was, and it sent a chill down my spine.
This book has it all. Scandal. Action-packed suspense and drama. A plot twist that’ll have your jaw dropping. Protective hero vibes. And a kidnapping. It’s detective romance with light mafia/organized crime fiction.
" This novel was previously released as The Dirty Justice trilogy. If you've read, Dirty Blue, Dirty War, and Dirty Sin by N. E. Henderson, then you've read this book. This version was revised and improved along with new audio and narrators, but the story is the same."
This book has it all. Scandal. Action-packed suspense and drama. A plot twist that’ll have your jaw dropping. Protective hero vibes. And a kidnapping. It’s detective romance with light mafia/organized crime fiction.
" This novel was previously released as The Dirty Justice trilogy. If you've read, Dirty Blue, Dirty War, and Dirty Sin by N. E. Henderson, then you've read this book. This version was revised and improved along with new audio and narrators, but the story is the same."
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574 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2023
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N.E. Henderson
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January 24, 2024
This follows Brianna who has been assigned a case to follow Drago Acerbi as he might be involved in smuggling drugs in the city. But as she starts uncovering the evidence, forbidden territory will be crossed and secrets will come into play.
I enjoyed this story. There was always something going on in the plot then add two people exploring forbidden waters. I love how strong Brianna is in her role, especially with some of the men she works around being a detective. Love the Gabriel storyline and Drago is mysterious and delicious. The spice was great also. N. E. Henderson keeps you engaged with this story.
Lastly the Audiobook was a great listen. Desireé did this solo up until I will say the 70% mark then Troy was a cameo doing Drago’s chapters until the end. Enjoyed listening along while reading on my Kindle.
If you love:
🔹Forbidden Romance
🔹Billionaire
🔹Secret Baby
🔹FMC Detective
🔹MMC Under Investigation
🔹Enjoyable Spice
Genre/Type: Forbidden Romance 18+
APK: Kindle / Audible
Pages: 684
Audiobook Length: 19hrs 29mins
Narrators: Desireé Ketchum - Solo and Troy Duran - Cameo
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Forbidden, Billionaire, Secret Baby, Police, Detective, Investigation, Jealousy, Secrets, Lies, Family Drama, Sexual Content, Praise, Office Scene, Miscarriage, Guns, Blood, Injury, Violence, Death, Murder, Cursing and Medical Content
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I enjoyed this story. There was always something going on in the plot then add two people exploring forbidden waters. I love how strong Brianna is in her role, especially with some of the men she works around being a detective. Love the Gabriel storyline and Drago is mysterious and delicious. The spice was great also. N. E. Henderson keeps you engaged with this story.
Lastly the Audiobook was a great listen. Desireé did this solo up until I will say the 70% mark then Troy was a cameo doing Drago’s chapters until the end. Enjoyed listening along while reading on my Kindle.
If you love:
🔹Forbidden Romance
🔹Billionaire
🔹Secret Baby
🔹FMC Detective
🔹MMC Under Investigation
🔹Enjoyable Spice
Genre/Type: Forbidden Romance 18+
APK: Kindle / Audible
Pages: 684
Audiobook Length: 19hrs 29mins
Narrators: Desireé Ketchum - Solo and Troy Duran - Cameo
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Forbidden, Billionaire, Secret Baby, Police, Detective, Investigation, Jealousy, Secrets, Lies, Family Drama, Sexual Content, Praise, Office Scene, Miscarriage, Guns, Blood, Injury, Violence, Death, Murder, Cursing and Medical Content
Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
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October 28, 2023
𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℙ𝕙𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕝-𝕨𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕𝕝𝕪 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕨𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 & 𝕊𝕖𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕥𝕤 𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖😍🔥
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:📑
💌 She's the 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝖺𝗌𝗌 Cop
💌 He's the son of the Drug Lord she's investigating
💌 Lots of Action and Suspense
💌 SO MANY SECRETS AND TWIST
💌 On fire Chemistry 🔥
💌 High Voltage Drama and so much more
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: 📝
My goodness. Where do I even begin. This book felt like the most mouth wateringly delicious, Spicy full course meal that was just so juicy and meaty that I certainly couldn't have enough of it.
This book has it all- Wicked Drama, High Voltage action, Explosive and shocking secret reveals, unpredected deliciously wild twists and a passion that burns hotter than any fire.🥵🔥
I had a freaking blast reading this Wild rollercoaster ride.💋💋
Brianna Andrews works in the LAPD, and even though she might come from a wealthy background, yet she certainly doesn't believe in flaunting it but is independent and self assured.
Her simple life of work and no life is tossed in the air when it all starts with a simple interview that she was supposed to take and be done with.
But that interview lands her as a temporary Foster mom and she melted and won my heart for how she not only takes care of little Gabriel aka Gabe but also when things start escalating unknowingly and spinning out of control, fights for him too.
Brianna somehow fights herself at the epicentre of all drama and action when she is handed a case to be undercover investigating, Drago Acerbi, the son of the notorious crime lord, Vincent Acerbi.
The Acerbi name has been infamous everywhere but now Brianna has to find proof that Drago is just as dirty as his dad.
But it all goes in a tailspin when Brianna goes and falls in love with the Enemy himself, Drago Acerbi.
MY GOODNESS DID THIS BOOK HAVE MY HEAD SPINNING....I MEAN THE FREAKING "N" NUMBER OF TWISTS...OH MY...SO GOOD AND SO SHOCKING.😲😲
Some of the deep secrets and twists that were revealed out of left field were so shocking that I gasped and yelled loudly after finding certain things.
The crazy Graph this story takes had me barely hanging onto the edge of my seat. I suppose these were my expressions most of the time while reading this book: 😍😲🥵😉🥹🥹😳😱😱😱😱😎😍
I felt so many emotions and I really connected to Bri and Drago. Little Gabe also absolutely won me over.
But all the other characters, DEA agent Eric, then IA, Justin Summers who has something going on with Drago's sister, Caprice, Luca, Drago's brother and some of their respective little ones, ahhhh... I felt like I was part of their family too.
Loved loved this one.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:📑
💌 She's the 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝖺𝗌𝗌 Cop
💌 He's the son of the Drug Lord she's investigating
💌 Lots of Action and Suspense
💌 SO MANY SECRETS AND TWIST
💌 On fire Chemistry 🔥
💌 High Voltage Drama and so much more
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: 📝
My goodness. Where do I even begin. This book felt like the most mouth wateringly delicious, Spicy full course meal that was just so juicy and meaty that I certainly couldn't have enough of it.
This book has it all- Wicked Drama, High Voltage action, Explosive and shocking secret reveals, unpredected deliciously wild twists and a passion that burns hotter than any fire.🥵🔥
I had a freaking blast reading this Wild rollercoaster ride.💋💋
Brianna Andrews works in the LAPD, and even though she might come from a wealthy background, yet she certainly doesn't believe in flaunting it but is independent and self assured.
Her simple life of work and no life is tossed in the air when it all starts with a simple interview that she was supposed to take and be done with.
But that interview lands her as a temporary Foster mom and she melted and won my heart for how she not only takes care of little Gabriel aka Gabe but also when things start escalating unknowingly and spinning out of control, fights for him too.
Brianna somehow fights herself at the epicentre of all drama and action when she is handed a case to be undercover investigating, Drago Acerbi, the son of the notorious crime lord, Vincent Acerbi.
The Acerbi name has been infamous everywhere but now Brianna has to find proof that Drago is just as dirty as his dad.
But it all goes in a tailspin when Brianna goes and falls in love with the Enemy himself, Drago Acerbi.
MY GOODNESS DID THIS BOOK HAVE MY HEAD SPINNING....I MEAN THE FREAKING "N" NUMBER OF TWISTS...OH MY...SO GOOD AND SO SHOCKING.😲😲
Some of the deep secrets and twists that were revealed out of left field were so shocking that I gasped and yelled loudly after finding certain things.
The crazy Graph this story takes had me barely hanging onto the edge of my seat. I suppose these were my expressions most of the time while reading this book: 😍😲🥵😉🥹🥹😳😱😱😱😱😎😍
I felt so many emotions and I really connected to Bri and Drago. Little Gabe also absolutely won me over.
But all the other characters, DEA agent Eric, then IA, Justin Summers who has something going on with Drago's sister, Caprice, Luca, Drago's brother and some of their respective little ones, ahhhh... I felt like I was part of their family too.
Loved loved this one.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
October 28, 2023
𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℙ𝕙𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕒𝕝-𝕨𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕𝕝𝕪 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕨𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 & 𝕊𝕖𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕥𝕤 𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖😍🔥
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:📑
💌 She's the 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝖺𝗌𝗌 Cop
💌 He's the son of the Drug Lord she's investigating
💌 Lots of Action and Suspense
💌 SO MANY SECRETS AND TWIST
💌 On fire Chemistry 🔥
💌 High Voltage Drama and so much more
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: 📝
My goodness. Where do I even begin. This book felt like the most mouth wateringly delicious, Spicy full course meal that was just so juicy and meaty that I certainly couldn't have enough of it.
This book has it all- Wicked Drama, High Voltage action, Explosive and shocking secret reveals, unpredected deliciously wild twists and a passion that burns hotter than any fire.🥵🔥
I had a freaking blast reading this Wild rollercoaster ride.💋💋
Brianna Andrews works in the LAPD, and even though she might come from a wealthy background, yet she certainly doesn't believe in flaunting it but is independent and self assured.
Her simple life of work and no life is tossed in the air when it all starts with a simple interview that she was supposed to take and be done with.
But that interview lands her as a temporary Foster mom and she melted and won my heart for how she not only takes care of little Gabriel aka Gabe but also when things start escalating unknowingly and spinning out of control, fights for him too.
Brianna somehow fights herself at the epicentre of all drama and action when she is handed a case to be undercover investigating, Drago Acerbi, the son of the notorious crime lord, Vincent Acerbi.
The Acerbi name has been infamous everywhere but now Brianna has to find proof that Drago is just as dirty as his dad.
But it all goes in a tailspin when Brianna goes and falls in love with the Enemy himself, Drago Acerbi.
MY GOODNESS DID THIS BOOK HAVE MY HEAD SPINNING....I MEAN THE FREAKING "N" NUMBER OF TWISTS...OH MY...SO GOOD AND SO SHOCKING.😲😲
Some of the deep secrets and twists that were revealed out of left field were so shocking that I gasped and yelled loudly after finding certain things.
The crazy Graph this story takes had me barely hanging onto the edge of my seat. I suppose these were my expressions most of the time while reading this book: 😍😲🥵😉🥹🥹😳😱😱😱😱😎😍
I felt so many emotions and I really connected to Bri and Drago. Little Gabe also absolutely won me over.
But all the other characters, DEA agent Eric, then IA, Justin Summers who has something going on with Drago's sister, Caprice, Luca, Drago's brother and some of their respective little ones, ahhhh... I felt like I was part of their family too.
Loved loved this one.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:📑
💌 She's the 𝖻𝖺𝖽𝖺𝗌𝗌 Cop
💌 He's the son of the Drug Lord she's investigating
💌 Lots of Action and Suspense
💌 SO MANY SECRETS AND TWIST
💌 On fire Chemistry 🔥
💌 High Voltage Drama and so much more
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: 📝
My goodness. Where do I even begin. This book felt like the most mouth wateringly delicious, Spicy full course meal that was just so juicy and meaty that I certainly couldn't have enough of it.
This book has it all- Wicked Drama, High Voltage action, Explosive and shocking secret reveals, unpredected deliciously wild twists and a passion that burns hotter than any fire.🥵🔥
I had a freaking blast reading this Wild rollercoaster ride.💋💋
Brianna Andrews works in the LAPD, and even though she might come from a wealthy background, yet she certainly doesn't believe in flaunting it but is independent and self assured.
Her simple life of work and no life is tossed in the air when it all starts with a simple interview that she was supposed to take and be done with.
But that interview lands her as a temporary Foster mom and she melted and won my heart for how she not only takes care of little Gabriel aka Gabe but also when things start escalating unknowingly and spinning out of control, fights for him too.
Brianna somehow fights herself at the epicentre of all drama and action when she is handed a case to be undercover investigating, Drago Acerbi, the son of the notorious crime lord, Vincent Acerbi.
The Acerbi name has been infamous everywhere but now Brianna has to find proof that Drago is just as dirty as his dad.
But it all goes in a tailspin when Brianna goes and falls in love with the Enemy himself, Drago Acerbi.
MY GOODNESS DID THIS BOOK HAVE MY HEAD SPINNING....I MEAN THE FREAKING "N" NUMBER OF TWISTS...OH MY...SO GOOD AND SO SHOCKING.😲😲
Some of the deep secrets and twists that were revealed out of left field were so shocking that I gasped and yelled loudly after finding certain things.
The crazy Graph this story takes had me barely hanging onto the edge of my seat. I suppose these were my expressions most of the time while reading this book: 😍😲🥵😉🥹🥹😳😱😱😱😱😎😍
I felt so many emotions and I really connected to Bri and Drago. Little Gabe also absolutely won me over.
But all the other characters, DEA agent Eric, then IA, Justin Summers who has something going on with Drago's sister, Caprice, Luca, Drago's brother and some of their respective little ones, ahhhh... I felt like I was part of their family too.
Loved loved this one.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
October 25, 2023
This novel beckons with the promise of forbidden love, only to plunge readers into a whirlwind of scandal and suspense. The allure between the main characters is palpable, leading to decisions and entanglements that push the boundaries of morality and duty.
The narrative is layered with surprises, from kidnappings to jaw-dropping twists that keep you on your toes. There's a protective aura around one character that adds depth and intrigue to the story, and revelations around unexpected familial ties only heighten the drama.
N. E. Henderson's familiar touch is evident, but this revised version offers a fresh perspective, further enriched by the new audio and narration. For those seeking a gripping tale filled with passion, secrets, and unforeseeable turns, this book delivers in spades. It's a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human heart, love, and sacrifice.
The narrative is layered with surprises, from kidnappings to jaw-dropping twists that keep you on your toes. There's a protective aura around one character that adds depth and intrigue to the story, and revelations around unexpected familial ties only heighten the drama.
N. E. Henderson's familiar touch is evident, but this revised version offers a fresh perspective, further enriched by the new audio and narration. For those seeking a gripping tale filled with passion, secrets, and unforeseeable turns, this book delivers in spades. It's a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human heart, love, and sacrifice.
October 25, 2023
✨ARC REVIEW✨
"I'm yours. I was yours from the first day we met. I'll be yours until the day I take my last breath."
Oh. My. GAWD. Let me just take a moment to appreciate this masterpiece of a book. Because WOW, this book really rocked my world. Drago and Brianna's story was so intense. And though this is my very first book by the author, I may just go back for seconds.
There were plenty of surprises, from kidnappings to twists that give you whiplash. Throw in forbidden romance in the mix, and you have perfection at its finest. Although my love for mafia had me a lil sad coz, you know, but every book is different.
This was a long book (considering it is the revised version of a trilogy), but it hooks you in from the start. And with a character like Drogo that has you thirsting over him? There's no way you can put this down.
"I'm yours. I was yours from the first day we met. I'll be yours until the day I take my last breath."
Oh. My. GAWD. Let me just take a moment to appreciate this masterpiece of a book. Because WOW, this book really rocked my world. Drago and Brianna's story was so intense. And though this is my very first book by the author, I may just go back for seconds.
There were plenty of surprises, from kidnappings to twists that give you whiplash. Throw in forbidden romance in the mix, and you have perfection at its finest. Although my love for mafia had me a lil sad coz, you know, but every book is different.
This was a long book (considering it is the revised version of a trilogy), but it hooks you in from the start. And with a character like Drogo that has you thirsting over him? There's no way you can put this down.
January 5, 2024
Wow
First is a word of warning to check your triggers, there are parts which may be sensitive to others. Though if you've seen this book it's probably your type of book anyway.
This book will take you on a ride, not just a gentle one either. One that will shake you around! It'll bring you to tears (well it did me!), then make you laugh to just end with tears again.
A really good read, NE Henderson really has a way with words which suck me in.
I'm already feeling a little bit of a book hangover.
First is a word of warning to check your triggers, there are parts which may be sensitive to others. Though if you've seen this book it's probably your type of book anyway.
This book will take you on a ride, not just a gentle one either. One that will shake you around! It'll bring you to tears (well it did me!), then make you laugh to just end with tears again.
A really good read, NE Henderson really has a way with words which suck me in.
I'm already feeling a little bit of a book hangover.
October 29, 2023
Detective Brianna Andrews loves her job and has never broken protocol. That is, until she meets the tall, dark and handsome Drago Acerbi. The Consequences of Love and Vengeance is a forbidden romance full of action, danger, suspense, intrigue, twists and steam that kept the pages turning!
February 4, 2024
The Consequences Of Love And Vengeance is a riveting and exciting read that’s filled with secrets, heartache, and danger. I loved the storyline, the characters, and the narrators who brought them to life!
August 23, 2024
Had this on my TBR for awhile after I read Have Mercy, which absolutely crushed me!!! This book was amazing. The world building, the characters, the story, the plot, the twists and turns, always having a new reveal, the hotness that is Drago!!! A must read. Keeps you guessing til the end.
October 26, 2023
Book was hella long, I got to chapter 49 and stopped reading! The story wasn't adding up and complicated issues were glossed over/ solved with the in the most unbelievable ways.
February 18, 2024
DNF at 44%. This is a bit redundant. Story isn't fast enough.
April 30, 2024
DNF for now may revisit (probably not)
September 6, 2024
Keeps you engaged
Definitely a book I will remember the storyline to a year from now. Will not give spoilers but has its twists and turns and keeps you guessing at times.
Definitely a book I will remember the storyline to a year from now. Will not give spoilers but has its twists and turns and keeps you guessing at times.
December 4, 2024
الكتاب مايخلص ماامزح
July 29, 2025
too drawn out
October 30, 2023
Wow!!!!!! What an AMAZING book!!!! I started this yesterday & just finished it.. yes, I was up most of the night 🤣 I just could NOT put it down!!!! Bri & Drago go through hell & end up getting their HEA & way more, but at what cost?! This is a long book, but it sucks you in at the start & doesn't let up! This book will definitely make it onto my shelves & be read again, probably multiple times!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶/🌶🌶🌶
January 12, 2025
The Consequences of Love and Vengeance is a great morally grey rom com to pull you out of those dark romances. I loved this book because it wasn’t your typical romance. There were plenty of twists and turns throughout the book. Even though some of this book I had predicted to happen, I still loved it and enjoyed it immensely.
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