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Morelli Cartel: The INC.
The Morelli family was known as one of the biggest Cartel’s on the East Coast, led by Mateo Morelli. They were feared by many and RESPECTED by all. Mateo made sure it was always embedded in his family’s heads to stay loyal and stand on the foundation that was built before them.
Unfortunately, being in a Cartel, your family becomes collateral damage and nothing was off limits. Sadly, no one could stop the tragedy that not only affected someone close to them but brought out the true colors of certain family members.
Nonetheless, Santana Morelli was young and put in a position that wasn’t supposed to be his. However, the very person who was supposed to protect him and his siblings decided Santana didn’t deserve that spot. He tried to do everything in his power to destroy him and The Morelli Cartel. It didn’t matter what the consequences and repercussions were, as long as the organization crumbled.
Santana had to deal with every curveball thrown his way and so far he managed to do just that. The only thing he wasn’t able to do at a young age was save two of the most important people in his life from an attack and it haunted him daily. Now, he was going to do everything possible to handle every person responsible for it.
Lies and deception were now front and center, enemies were beginning to surface and The Morelli Cartel had become a target.
Find out what happens when disloyalty and betrayal comes into play? Who will be the last one standing and will the Morelli Cartel fall?
Unfortunately, being in a Cartel, your family becomes collateral damage and nothing was off limits. Sadly, no one could stop the tragedy that not only affected someone close to them but brought out the true colors of certain family members.
Nonetheless, Santana Morelli was young and put in a position that wasn’t supposed to be his. However, the very person who was supposed to protect him and his siblings decided Santana didn’t deserve that spot. He tried to do everything in his power to destroy him and The Morelli Cartel. It didn’t matter what the consequences and repercussions were, as long as the organization crumbled.
Santana had to deal with every curveball thrown his way and so far he managed to do just that. The only thing he wasn’t able to do at a young age was save two of the most important people in his life from an attack and it haunted him daily. Now, he was going to do everything possible to handle every person responsible for it.
Lies and deception were now front and center, enemies were beginning to surface and The Morelli Cartel had become a target.
Find out what happens when disloyalty and betrayal comes into play? Who will be the last one standing and will the Morelli Cartel fall?
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2025
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January 15, 2025
Omg I can’t wait to read more about tue Morelli family!! This was an awesome read, a little disappointed it ended.
March 22, 2025
I loved it!!!!
This was an overall good read. I enjoyed so many parts of this story. Especially the snippet of the kiddos in the future. I'm ready for it. Y'all just read the damn book..
This was an overall good read. I enjoyed so many parts of this story. Especially the snippet of the kiddos in the future. I'm ready for it. Y'all just read the damn book..
January 16, 2025
Monsters Inc!!!
I absolutely love this series! I tend to shy away from the triggers within this story, but the author balanced them with levity and love. I can’t wait for the upcoming books and the follow up book to this story.
I absolutely love this series! I tend to shy away from the triggers within this story, but the author balanced them with levity and love. I can’t wait for the upcoming books and the follow up book to this story.
January 16, 2025
Can't be trusted
Wow their father side of the family was low down and dirty. How could you do that to your own blood?. Them brothers were nothing to play with. They came out on top and took over the world.
Wow their father side of the family was low down and dirty. How could you do that to your own blood?. Them brothers were nothing to play with. They came out on top and took over the world.
January 16, 2025
Loving the Morelli Cartel
Tina J, you did your big one with this book. Great read. I'm looking forward to reading Santana Jr. This was a great standaone
Tina J, you did your big one with this book. Great read. I'm looking forward to reading Santana Jr. This was a great standaone
April 3, 2025
Page Turner
Just read it along with all the other monsters inc books! So good!!!!! Loved it and I can’t wait to read other Tina J books!
Just read it along with all the other monsters inc books! So good!!!!! Loved it and I can’t wait to read other Tina J books!
March 6, 2025
So very lame
This was the most unrealistic contrived story ever. For this to be a cartel they are thee lamest there is. This was more like a suburban huffy bike gang if you can even call it that. The boys were not book bars, they came off as spoiled little rich kids with chips on their shoulders. The girls were desperate idiots who only knew how to be disrespected, for no reason. These boys were not book baes, they were extremely disrespectful, even more verbally and physically abusive than those goofy girls ex boyfriends smh. I don't get how the girls came to care for them, they did nothing besides be attractive and had money, otherwise they were eff boys to the fullest, and again very disrespectful. Also this was horribly written, the premise is good but the execution just wasn't there. There is more to say but I just don't feel like it, this was bad. Anyone who remotely thinks this is a good book, has never truly read a good book.
This was the most unrealistic contrived story ever. For this to be a cartel they are thee lamest there is. This was more like a suburban huffy bike gang if you can even call it that. The boys were not book bars, they came off as spoiled little rich kids with chips on their shoulders. The girls were desperate idiots who only knew how to be disrespected, for no reason. These boys were not book baes, they were extremely disrespectful, even more verbally and physically abusive than those goofy girls ex boyfriends smh. I don't get how the girls came to care for them, they did nothing besides be attractive and had money, otherwise they were eff boys to the fullest, and again very disrespectful. Also this was horribly written, the premise is good but the execution just wasn't there. There is more to say but I just don't feel like it, this was bad. Anyone who remotely thinks this is a good book, has never truly read a good book.
June 19, 2025
Dark, gripping, and full of heart—Morelli Cartel: The INC. is an addictive blend of loyalty, love, and danger.
What I loved most was how every character brought something unique to the story. There's no picking favorites—they all played their roles perfectly.
Santana was a silent powerhouse—serious, strategic, and nothing got past him. His relationship with Kioni didn’t start easily. He kept his distance, likely to protect her from his world, but it was clear from the beginning that he had her in his sights. Watching him slowly let her in was powerful.
Mateo was wild, unpredictable, and borderline unhinged—but he was captivating. Mina grounded him, and their relationship gave the chaos some heart. Meanwhile, Pancho brought much-needed humor to the darker moments, lightening the mood without ever breaking the tone of the story.
Kioni and Mina’s bond was one of my favorite parts—they weren’t just best friends, they were sisters. Always together, always ten toes down for each other. That loyalty never wavered, even as they ended up with two brothers from the same dangerous world.
The pacing was smooth and engaging from beginning to end. This book gave grit, emotion, tension, and heart—everything I want in a cartel-based story. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys strong characters, realistic relationships, and high-stakes storytelling.
What I loved most was how every character brought something unique to the story. There's no picking favorites—they all played their roles perfectly.
Santana was a silent powerhouse—serious, strategic, and nothing got past him. His relationship with Kioni didn’t start easily. He kept his distance, likely to protect her from his world, but it was clear from the beginning that he had her in his sights. Watching him slowly let her in was powerful.
Mateo was wild, unpredictable, and borderline unhinged—but he was captivating. Mina grounded him, and their relationship gave the chaos some heart. Meanwhile, Pancho brought much-needed humor to the darker moments, lightening the mood without ever breaking the tone of the story.
Kioni and Mina’s bond was one of my favorite parts—they weren’t just best friends, they were sisters. Always together, always ten toes down for each other. That loyalty never wavered, even as they ended up with two brothers from the same dangerous world.
The pacing was smooth and engaging from beginning to end. This book gave grit, emotion, tension, and heart—everything I want in a cartel-based story. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys strong characters, realistic relationships, and high-stakes storytelling.
February 16, 2025
The Morelli Cartel!! Santana defended his mama and his sister. Shouldn’t nobody have to go through that at the age of sixteen. It turned him into a cold, calculated man. Mateo was the enforcer behind him, his father put him there because he was slipping, bitter and jealous. Big Mateo lost his position as the head of the cartel replaced by Santana. Lily was working my last nerve, she thought she couldn’t be replaced but that was Santana did. With Kioni. Kioni and Mina were best friends since grade school. So naturally she would talk to his older brother and be best friends with his younger brother. Pancho was with Dre for a minute. Lily should be left Big Mateo alone when she heard about him killing Santana, but she blinding by the money. And her friend Allie was putting up with the same thing by Russel. Kemena thought Santana didn’t know anything about her and Chris, but Santana has eyes everywhere. Kioni, Mina, Kamena got their men and expecting their first babies. Kioni and Santana just their second child.
January 25, 2025
OMG😍😍🔥🔥
ABSOLUTELY LOVED this story. Tina pen game was definitely on point, this story captured you right from the beginning all the way to the sneak peek of Santana Jr. rise, I can't to read that one well; but back to this book, the second oldest Puncho no matter what was going on kept you smiling or laughing but he needed to be serious he did his thing. Santana the human lie detector knew everything and.move with calculated silent moves rebuilding the empire their father destroyed. Mateo Sr, and his brother was sick beyond words for them to be responsible for trauma that made their kids grow up faster than normal but in the end once all was revealed and discovered that not only was his aunt and uncle responsible but their father sat back and watched it happening was crazy. However all those involved or even trying to bring harm to the family was dealt with no questions asked. This is an absolute must read.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED this story. Tina pen game was definitely on point, this story captured you right from the beginning all the way to the sneak peek of Santana Jr. rise, I can't to read that one well; but back to this book, the second oldest Puncho no matter what was going on kept you smiling or laughing but he needed to be serious he did his thing. Santana the human lie detector knew everything and.move with calculated silent moves rebuilding the empire their father destroyed. Mateo Sr, and his brother was sick beyond words for them to be responsible for trauma that made their kids grow up faster than normal but in the end once all was revealed and discovered that not only was his aunt and uncle responsible but their father sat back and watched it happening was crazy. However all those involved or even trying to bring harm to the family was dealt with no questions asked. This is an absolute must read.
February 1, 2025
The Morelli’s Live On
This book was soooo dam good!!!…These brothers were on a mission and it was definitely accomplished!!!…
I love how they worked together to make thangs shake and didn’t blink!!!…
It’s crazy ow their father’s side of the family was jealous and for that sister to want her niece violated is crazy, but Karma returned the favor ten fold!!!…
Lily got everything she was looking for and asking for!!!…The fact that she was with daddy and angry that Santana had moved on is crazy!!!…
I loved me some Pancho!!…Ge was definitely the messy boots and life of the party!!!…
To everyone get their HEA after suffering such a devastating loss!!!…The loss of a mother leaves a whole deep in your soul and I was glad to see them celebrating her, because she suffered in silence for a long time!!!…
This book was soooo dam good!!!…These brothers were on a mission and it was definitely accomplished!!!…
I love how they worked together to make thangs shake and didn’t blink!!!…
It’s crazy ow their father’s side of the family was jealous and for that sister to want her niece violated is crazy, but Karma returned the favor ten fold!!!…
Lily got everything she was looking for and asking for!!!…The fact that she was with daddy and angry that Santana had moved on is crazy!!!…
I loved me some Pancho!!…Ge was definitely the messy boots and life of the party!!!…
To everyone get their HEA after suffering such a devastating loss!!!…The loss of a mother leaves a whole deep in your soul and I was glad to see them celebrating her, because she suffered in silence for a long time!!!…
September 28, 2026
I hated Santana Sr in the kids book but ironically I loved his mean self in this book. Santana Sr played no games! He was about that action every second. He was so mean to Keyoni! But she wore that a** down! He fell in love with her. Lily did him wrong and she had no reason to do Sr. Like that. Just a hoe with a hot box! Lily got her butt beat so many times that I lost count!
I liked Puncho with his crazy tail. The way he gravitated to Mina and Keyoni and was an accessory to their shenanigans.
Big Mateo was a big stepper and I see where Tay got it from! I don’t see why Mina was so mean to Megan in the kids book.
That daddy wasn’t worth a banana peel!! Jealous because he got found out about his cheating and that his sons didn’t play about their mama! The way he abused her was sad and then he pursued Lily was sick!
I liked Puncho with his crazy tail. The way he gravitated to Mina and Keyoni and was an accessory to their shenanigans.
Big Mateo was a big stepper and I see where Tay got it from! I don’t see why Mina was so mean to Megan in the kids book.
That daddy wasn’t worth a banana peel!! Jealous because he got found out about his cheating and that his sons didn’t play about their mama! The way he abused her was sad and then he pursued Lily was sick!
March 18, 2025
Dysfunction members😖😖😖
Santana's father was blackheart,evil, self centered person not a man. Kinoi had a straight dog for piece of man. Mateo had a right to feel the way he did .
All the drama he went through as a kid.
Pancho was through the ring while in the womb.
Kemena kids life bc was totally traumatic nightmare.
I'm glad everyone one of Vivienne are healing and in a healthy relationship married with kids.
Lily got what she deserved dirty filth dogs.
Nate take his family, mama,unborn child, dad,siblings with him in dead.
Big Mateo, Uncle Russell, Aunt Maggie, Grandparents, Grandkids along with them in death.
Santana's father was blackheart,evil, self centered person not a man. Kinoi had a straight dog for piece of man. Mateo had a right to feel the way he did .
All the drama he went through as a kid.
Pancho was through the ring while in the womb.
Kemena kids life bc was totally traumatic nightmare.
I'm glad everyone one of Vivienne are healing and in a healthy relationship married with kids.
Lily got what she deserved dirty filth dogs.
Nate take his family, mama,unborn child, dad,siblings with him in dead.
Big Mateo, Uncle Russell, Aunt Maggie, Grandparents, Grandkids along with them in death.
January 15, 2025
Being Blunt Doesn’t Have to Make You Rude
It was hard to get into initially because of what’s going on in the world and how the book started and then to add on, Santana was so rude! Like I love a cocky man who is blunt but it was almost unbearable how he would act. My highlight was when they thought that man was cheating lol because girl why do you have Bear Mase?! Some parts felt like it was missing the buildup to what occurred. So essentially gaps making me ask “how we get here?”
It was hard to get into initially because of what’s going on in the world and how the book started and then to add on, Santana was so rude! Like I love a cocky man who is blunt but it was almost unbearable how he would act. My highlight was when they thought that man was cheating lol because girl why do you have Bear Mase?! Some parts felt like it was missing the buildup to what occurred. So essentially gaps making me ask “how we get here?”
December 11, 2025
Morelli Cartel: The INC
This book was an absolutely Excellent Read from beginning to ending. It was brilliantly written with great clarity and depth of details. The storyline was so well written that it kept your attention captivated. The characters were very much relatable. The book contained humor and savage scenes and romance and love, passion and emotional moments. Tina J great penmanship. I most definitely would recommend the readers to read this book if they want to read an Excellent Exciting Book….
This book was an absolutely Excellent Read from beginning to ending. It was brilliantly written with great clarity and depth of details. The storyline was so well written that it kept your attention captivated. The characters were very much relatable. The book contained humor and savage scenes and romance and love, passion and emotional moments. Tina J great penmanship. I most definitely would recommend the readers to read this book if they want to read an Excellent Exciting Book….
June 2, 2026
Good story, grammar issues took a star
This is a NTM author. The story was good but the grammar issues.... unnecessary commas and semi colons, missing commas and semi colons, missing endings like ing/ed or unnecessarily adding ing/ed to words that didn't need it. Several instances when the wrong word was in a sentence or a word was missing from a sentence, and a few cases were people were mentioned then mentioned again shortly after in a different context that didn't make sense. Doesn't grandparents mean both the grandma and grandpa?
I do plan to read the next book.
This is a NTM author. The story was good but the grammar issues.... unnecessary commas and semi colons, missing commas and semi colons, missing endings like ing/ed or unnecessarily adding ing/ed to words that didn't need it. Several instances when the wrong word was in a sentence or a word was missing from a sentence, and a few cases were people were mentioned then mentioned again shortly after in a different context that didn't make sense. Doesn't grandparents mean both the grandma and grandpa?
I do plan to read the next book.
September 3, 2026
Loved It
Great read, Cartel in every word! Morelli family was no joke, especially the kids! The Morelli family faced so many challenges, especially after losing their mother in the manner that they did! Unfortunately snakes are times will be your own family, even those you come from! Santana &Mateo took care of their younger siblings without blinking and with the help of their maternal grand parents. They were able to meet their soul mates, though not easy, due to trauma! I loved the epilogue and those who needed to meet their demise did so!
Great read, Cartel in every word! Morelli family was no joke, especially the kids! The Morelli family faced so many challenges, especially after losing their mother in the manner that they did! Unfortunately snakes are times will be your own family, even those you come from! Santana &Mateo took care of their younger siblings without blinking and with the help of their maternal grand parents. They were able to meet their soul mates, though not easy, due to trauma! I loved the epilogue and those who needed to meet their demise did so!
January 17, 2025
sensational
This book takes you through a range of different emotions. From the very beginning to the end. Between Mina, Mateo, & Pancho I was no more good. There was no reason they had me laughing the way I was. This book definitely kept to the theme of all in the family. Because the Morelli cartel did not play around! That plot twist though. And don’t even get me started on that sneak peek let’s go! I’m so ready!
This book takes you through a range of different emotions. From the very beginning to the end. Between Mina, Mateo, & Pancho I was no more good. There was no reason they had me laughing the way I was. This book definitely kept to the theme of all in the family. Because the Morelli cartel did not play around! That plot twist though. And don’t even get me started on that sneak peek let’s go! I’m so ready!
January 24, 2025
I absolutely enjoyed The Morelli Cartel. Santana & Mateo 🥵 whew chileee. They were definitely some ruthless men who didn’t care what they did nor what they said. I’m glad those who harmed them got exactly what they deserved. I do wish Pancho’s relationship was explored more on page. I would’ve loved to see a gay relationship really flesh out within a black cartel story. Overall the story was both interesting & enjoyable!
January 30, 2025
I’m ready ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m glad we’re going to get more of these characters let me start with big Mateo people who are cheating always try to put blame on their mate and to sit back and watch people you sent to hurt your family is just sick and even sicker when it’s your own brother Santana was a beast with all his talents I can’t wait to see what you have planned for the next generation
I’m glad we’re going to get more of these characters let me start with big Mateo people who are cheating always try to put blame on their mate and to sit back and watch people you sent to hurt your family is just sick and even sicker when it’s your own brother Santana was a beast with all his talents I can’t wait to see what you have planned for the next generation
February 5, 2025
Loved this
You didn’t disappoint. I just have one why tease me with the next installment 🤣. This was everything. Lily got everything she deserved. It was just sad they lost their mother and Mateo spent so much time in jail because of his punk a&@ father. But in the end everyone got the loves and the lives they deserved except for one of my favorite brother Pancho I can’t believe after all that he cheated I hope he finds love.
You didn’t disappoint. I just have one why tease me with the next installment 🤣. This was everything. Lily got everything she deserved. It was just sad they lost their mother and Mateo spent so much time in jail because of his punk a&@ father. But in the end everyone got the loves and the lives they deserved except for one of my favorite brother Pancho I can’t believe after all that he cheated I hope he finds love.
February 10, 2025
Family feuds to death
This book was amazing, I love Tina J she always keeps it interesting. The Morelli family was full of snakes and do yo the death of Mateo Morelli wife all the secrets and scandals came forward which caused all 4 kids to team up and run the family empire. Their father the head of the family demise and his brother was just trifling but the end was like none other because all the secrets came out. Great read
This book was amazing, I love Tina J she always keeps it interesting. The Morelli family was full of snakes and do yo the death of Mateo Morelli wife all the secrets and scandals came forward which caused all 4 kids to team up and run the family empire. Their father the head of the family demise and his brother was just trifling but the end was like none other because all the secrets came out. Great read
June 2, 2025
💐
I couldn't stop readin, frm the beginin til the end! Tht lily....🤦🏾♀️ She jus wouldn't stop! But kioni wasn't nothin to play wit, mina either lol, i love hw her and Pancho mixed, sad about wht happened to they ma and sister at the beginnin and to find out who was behind it? 🤦🏾♀️ Well mess wit the cartel they wipin ur whole bloodline 🤷🏾♀️ i love it! I had to read this first to get histori of Santa jr parents stori ! U did tht! 👏🏽
I couldn't stop readin, frm the beginin til the end! Tht lily....🤦🏾♀️ She jus wouldn't stop! But kioni wasn't nothin to play wit, mina either lol, i love hw her and Pancho mixed, sad about wht happened to they ma and sister at the beginnin and to find out who was behind it? 🤦🏾♀️ Well mess wit the cartel they wipin ur whole bloodline 🤷🏾♀️ i love it! I had to read this first to get histori of Santa jr parents stori ! U did tht! 👏🏽
July 9, 2026
All Over the place
The storyline had potential but the lack of congruency throughout made it a difficult read. The author was all over the place. They are editing errors. She jumps from one topic to another while never fully explaining. I initially decided to read this book because I was going to read Santana. However, I don’t know if I still want to read Santana after this mess.
The storyline had potential but the lack of congruency throughout made it a difficult read. The author was all over the place. They are editing errors. She jumps from one topic to another while never fully explaining. I initially decided to read this book because I was going to read Santana. However, I don’t know if I still want to read Santana after this mess.
January 15, 2025
unimpressed
i’ve been a fan of Ms.Tina J for a few years but I think this will be my last book by her. it seems to be the same thing all the time, rude ass men & weak minded females who let the men do whatever. there was no flow to the story. I may read the next drop just to have some questions answered but we’ll see.
i’ve been a fan of Ms.Tina J for a few years but I think this will be my last book by her. it seems to be the same thing all the time, rude ass men & weak minded females who let the men do whatever. there was no flow to the story. I may read the next drop just to have some questions answered but we’ll see.
January 18, 2025
Very very good!
Not sure if I was supposed to laugh so much in the book but it was some hilarious scenes. But started off so horribly wrong. What happened to their mother was so sad. I’m happy they all got their revenge. I’m happy lil sis was ok. And the brothers found love. Well except Poncho. lol.
Not sure if I was supposed to laugh so much in the book but it was some hilarious scenes. But started off so horribly wrong. What happened to their mother was so sad. I’m happy they all got their revenge. I’m happy lil sis was ok. And the brothers found love. Well except Poncho. lol.
January 23, 2025
Another Cartel BANGER!!!!!
Great job. This is a new to me author so it was a great way to be introduced to Ms. Tina J. I loved the Morelli's. The couples were crazy and hilarious. I knew the big Mateo had something to do with the initial break in and rape of the mother. All the snakes go what they deserved. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great job. This is a new to me author so it was a great way to be introduced to Ms. Tina J. I loved the Morelli's. The couples were crazy and hilarious. I knew the big Mateo had something to do with the initial break in and rape of the mother. All the snakes go what they deserved. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 12, 2025
Devastating
This Cartel family indured some tragic events in their family. Only to be betrayed by their own flesh and blood, but in time, they each found love and were able to cope with the loss of their mother after seeking revenge on their father. This was a great book. I enjoyed it.
This Cartel family indured some tragic events in their family. Only to be betrayed by their own flesh and blood, but in time, they each found love and were able to cope with the loss of their mother after seeking revenge on their father. This was a great book. I enjoyed it.
May 23, 2025
Review
Such a good read! That daddy was dirty and the uncle but so was something of the family for what thet did. Kiona and Santana they went to the motion but they got it together. Pancho was a trip . Mateo and Kiomya perfect for each other. The sister and Chris we need more from them.
Such a good read! That daddy was dirty and the uncle but so was something of the family for what thet did. Kiona and Santana they went to the motion but they got it together. Pancho was a trip . Mateo and Kiomya perfect for each other. The sister and Chris we need more from them.
January 16, 2025
bomb af
This book was so good! I loved that she didn’t do too much she did just enough to get your heart racing and leaving you hot and bothered from the sex scenes! The book was everything
This book was so good! I loved that she didn’t do too much she did just enough to get your heart racing and leaving you hot and bothered from the sex scenes! The book was everything
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