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"This story has me on my knees craving the next in the series. A gripping, exciting love and suspense-filled read!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review
Nica
The De Luca name tastes like power, money, and a darkness that chills me to the bone, and now my father's blood screams for vengeance—I'm going to make them pay.
But then I see Elio De Luca. Sharp jaw, ink-black hair falling messy over his brow, and eyes that sear right through me.
I know he’s a predator, but even just his stare makes my skin heat, making me question if this is really the same boy who shared stolen candy with me.
Now, he commands an empire built on blood. His eyes meet mine—and I’m sure there’s a flicker of recognition followed by a cold mask. I know I’m taking a risk by being here; still, I wonder if there’s something left of the boy I knew beneath that ruthless facade. Stepping into Elio’s world, a world I left behind as a child, could cost me more than just my heart—it could cost me my life.
Elio
The scent of cinnamon hits me like a ghost from a past I thought was long gone, and suddenly, she's here, at my event – Nica. My gaze sweeps over her curves, lingering longer than it should; she’s a distraction I can’t afford, yet I won’t look away. Her long, dark hair frames a face that draws me in. Her lips part, and I curse myself for wondering what she would taste like—I shouldn't want her, yet I do.
Victoria Galli – my best friend, until she wasn’t. What is she doing here? Her eyes are filled with a fury I can't decipher, and it seems to be directed at me.
She has no right to look at me like that. She has no right to be here, not in this world, my world. Part of me wants to reach out and explain the darkness I’ve become, but will Nica only see the monster that the rest of the world fears?
If you love The Mafia King by Rina Kent and Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly, then The De Luca Empire Series Kiss by Raven Reeves is the perfect read for you. With a mix of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, dark mafia romance, and dual POV, the story is for you.
The BOX SET includes
The Shadow King's Kiss
The Shadow King's Revenge
The Shadow King's Oath
"The Shadow King’s Kiss is the first book that I have read by Author Raven Reeves, and she did NOT disappoint with this amazing dark mafia romance." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
"OMG this was the best dark romance ever as it was an action-packed of drama and emotions." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
"This is definitely the most action-packed dark romance book I’ve encountered!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review
Nica
The De Luca name tastes like power, money, and a darkness that chills me to the bone, and now my father's blood screams for vengeance—I'm going to make them pay.
But then I see Elio De Luca. Sharp jaw, ink-black hair falling messy over his brow, and eyes that sear right through me.
I know he’s a predator, but even just his stare makes my skin heat, making me question if this is really the same boy who shared stolen candy with me.
Now, he commands an empire built on blood. His eyes meet mine—and I’m sure there’s a flicker of recognition followed by a cold mask. I know I’m taking a risk by being here; still, I wonder if there’s something left of the boy I knew beneath that ruthless facade. Stepping into Elio’s world, a world I left behind as a child, could cost me more than just my heart—it could cost me my life.
Elio
The scent of cinnamon hits me like a ghost from a past I thought was long gone, and suddenly, she's here, at my event – Nica. My gaze sweeps over her curves, lingering longer than it should; she’s a distraction I can’t afford, yet I won’t look away. Her long, dark hair frames a face that draws me in. Her lips part, and I curse myself for wondering what she would taste like—I shouldn't want her, yet I do.
Victoria Galli – my best friend, until she wasn’t. What is she doing here? Her eyes are filled with a fury I can't decipher, and it seems to be directed at me.
She has no right to look at me like that. She has no right to be here, not in this world, my world. Part of me wants to reach out and explain the darkness I’ve become, but will Nica only see the monster that the rest of the world fears?
If you love The Mafia King by Rina Kent and Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly, then The De Luca Empire Series Kiss by Raven Reeves is the perfect read for you. With a mix of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, dark mafia romance, and dual POV, the story is for you.
The BOX SET includes
The Shadow King's Kiss
The Shadow King's Revenge
The Shadow King's Oath
"The Shadow King’s Kiss is the first book that I have read by Author Raven Reeves, and she did NOT disappoint with this amazing dark mafia romance." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
"OMG this was the best dark romance ever as it was an action-packed of drama and emotions." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
"This is definitely the most action-packed dark romance book I’ve encountered!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon review.
595 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2025
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January 16, 2025
Mixed feelings about this one! I wasn't sure if to give it 4 or 5 stars. I was really into the writing and the chemistry! A few things annoyed me, but it wasn't enough for me to want to put it down, lol. Finished it in two nights of late reading, and I'm really into Elio! Argh... What now?
January 16, 2025
I'm already in love with Raven's writing, and this didn't disappoint. Not at all.
January 16, 2025
Good solid dark mafia romance hits all the tropes that I like! The smut was sublime.
January 16, 2025
I already read the whole series and wanted the omnibus :-D Waiting for book 4 impatiently. Thank you and please.
February 4, 2025
I needed this! Ah! Great chemistry between the FMC and MMC, smut, and plot!
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