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Santana : Rise of a New Empire
THIS BOOK IS A SPIN OFF OF
THE MORELLI THE INC.
IF YOU WANT TO READ THE PARENTS STORY, YOU CAN START THERE BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO
THE KIDS HAVE THEIR OWN STORY!!!
SYNOPSIS
Santana Morelli Jr. also known as Tana, was ruthless, a maniac, arrogant and most of all, he was feared by everyone. When a tragedy strikes within the family, Tana will stop at nothing to catch the person responsible. In the midst of hunting his prey, Tana starts to destroy everything in his path, which causes a chain reaction with the people he loves.
Reina found herself in a bad situation when it came to her ex boyfriend. He wasn’t what she expected and unfortunately, his downfall didn’t come without a price to Reina. Picking up the pieces of her life, a man she least expects will come and sweep her off her feet. However, he had his own drama that will follow and cause turmoil between the two.
Tae and Megan were made for one another. Sadly, they kept their relationship a secret due to the constant ridicule. Once they get exposed, the true colors of their loved ones come out and it’s not what either of them expected.
Take a ride with the Morelli Cartel descendants and find out who terrorized their family and what will happen once it’s all said and done.
THE MORELLI THE INC.
IF YOU WANT TO READ THE PARENTS STORY, YOU CAN START THERE BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO
THE KIDS HAVE THEIR OWN STORY!!!
SYNOPSIS
Santana Morelli Jr. also known as Tana, was ruthless, a maniac, arrogant and most of all, he was feared by everyone. When a tragedy strikes within the family, Tana will stop at nothing to catch the person responsible. In the midst of hunting his prey, Tana starts to destroy everything in his path, which causes a chain reaction with the people he loves.
Reina found herself in a bad situation when it came to her ex boyfriend. He wasn’t what she expected and unfortunately, his downfall didn’t come without a price to Reina. Picking up the pieces of her life, a man she least expects will come and sweep her off her feet. However, he had his own drama that will follow and cause turmoil between the two.
Tae and Megan were made for one another. Sadly, they kept their relationship a secret due to the constant ridicule. Once they get exposed, the true colors of their loved ones come out and it’s not what either of them expected.
Take a ride with the Morelli Cartel descendants and find out who terrorized their family and what will happen once it’s all said and done.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2025
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March 5, 2025
bruhhhh
I almost threw my phone and rolled off the bed! Trying to make sure I read what I thought I just read! Her and her cliffhangers! Like she doesn’t stress us out enough! I’m not even bout to try and figure nothing out! I need part 2 asap smh!
I almost threw my phone and rolled off the bed! Trying to make sure I read what I thought I just read! Her and her cliffhangers! Like she doesn’t stress us out enough! I’m not even bout to try and figure nothing out! I need part 2 asap smh!
June 15, 2025
I will not sleep until I'm finished with all 3 books. I wanna fight Reina for Megan but I think Giana is a good fit for her. I really hope Megan is ok. I'm just gonna start book 2.
March 10, 2025
Great Read
The children of Santana Sr and Kioni are worst than them when they were they age. Santana Jr is very blunt, quick tempered and very much his father twin. Reina has grown up to be a self absorbed, entitled, bratty, hard headed. Reina do have Santana Sr quick temper and know how to defend herself but it seems she got absolutely nothing from her mother because Kioni is a sweetheart. Reina have her family in the middle of a war because she chose to not reveal threatening text messages she was receiving about Rob death. Which ultimately almost cost her and her mother their lives. Santana Sr and Jr snapped on Reina and had every right to. Mateo Jr is definitely his father son. He have a lot of Mateo Sr way's. I really didn't like Mina in this book. I don't like how she treated and talked to Megan. Reina was wrong as well for how she treated Megan because that is supposed to be her best friend. I knew sooner or later Megan was going to get fed up with her one sided friendship with Reina. It came when Mateo Jr revealed him and Megan was in a relationship. Reina reaction was disrespectful and hurtful to Megan and was the turning point for Megan. Gianni learned the hard way about his fiancee being a trifling and scandalous hoe. Daisy did him dirty but I'm glad he left her alone. I don't know about him getting with Reina though. Hopefully he can calm her ass down before she becomes self destructive. I'm curious about what Daisy meant when she told Reina that she saw her medical records and hoped she was using condoms with Gianni. I don't know why Javier father handed on his Cartel to him. Javier is reckless and jealous which is a dangerous combination. He turned on his own father and started a war with Santana Jr knowing he don't have the man power to win. I believe that is who is behind Reina getting shot at the end. Megan have a ex that seems to be a stalker and isn't taking their break up well. I hope she doesn't end up hurt and I most definitely hoped she only told that boy she was pregnant by him to keep her and her baby safe because if that's not Mateo Jr baby she's pregnant with. I don't think it's going to end well for her because Mateo Jr don't have it all in the head.
The children of Santana Sr and Kioni are worst than them when they were they age. Santana Jr is very blunt, quick tempered and very much his father twin. Reina has grown up to be a self absorbed, entitled, bratty, hard headed. Reina do have Santana Sr quick temper and know how to defend herself but it seems she got absolutely nothing from her mother because Kioni is a sweetheart. Reina have her family in the middle of a war because she chose to not reveal threatening text messages she was receiving about Rob death. Which ultimately almost cost her and her mother their lives. Santana Sr and Jr snapped on Reina and had every right to. Mateo Jr is definitely his father son. He have a lot of Mateo Sr way's. I really didn't like Mina in this book. I don't like how she treated and talked to Megan. Reina was wrong as well for how she treated Megan because that is supposed to be her best friend. I knew sooner or later Megan was going to get fed up with her one sided friendship with Reina. It came when Mateo Jr revealed him and Megan was in a relationship. Reina reaction was disrespectful and hurtful to Megan and was the turning point for Megan. Gianni learned the hard way about his fiancee being a trifling and scandalous hoe. Daisy did him dirty but I'm glad he left her alone. I don't know about him getting with Reina though. Hopefully he can calm her ass down before she becomes self destructive. I'm curious about what Daisy meant when she told Reina that she saw her medical records and hoped she was using condoms with Gianni. I don't know why Javier father handed on his Cartel to him. Javier is reckless and jealous which is a dangerous combination. He turned on his own father and started a war with Santana Jr knowing he don't have the man power to win. I believe that is who is behind Reina getting shot at the end. Megan have a ex that seems to be a stalker and isn't taking their break up well. I hope she doesn't end up hurt and I most definitely hoped she only told that boy she was pregnant by him to keep her and her baby safe because if that's not Mateo Jr baby she's pregnant with. I don't think it's going to end well for her because Mateo Jr don't have it all in the head.
March 13, 2025
It's About To Be Some Singing!!
Tae is about to his ish over Megan. Renia and Mina are rude and self absorbed. Nala's sister and mammy are trash plus her sister is jealous because she doesn't have anything going for herself. I don't see how Javier and Daisy lasted this long. Tana is d@mn mean can't nobody get next to him. See Nala and Kioni mirror each other, Tana just doesn't see it. That's who his mama want him to get with. Remember she didn't know anything about the cartel in the beginning either. I guess rudeness runs in the family. Gianni know all about their world, even though him nor his family isn't affiliated with the cartel. I’m so happy Megan stood up for herself against Renia
Tae is about to his ish over Megan. Renia and Mina are rude and self absorbed. Nala's sister and mammy are trash plus her sister is jealous because she doesn't have anything going for herself. I don't see how Javier and Daisy lasted this long. Tana is d@mn mean can't nobody get next to him. See Nala and Kioni mirror each other, Tana just doesn't see it. That's who his mama want him to get with. Remember she didn't know anything about the cartel in the beginning either. I guess rudeness runs in the family. Gianni know all about their world, even though him nor his family isn't affiliated with the cartel. I’m so happy Megan stood up for herself against Renia
July 13, 2025
Let’s go Tana
Tana is every bit his daddy’s son—short fuse, sharp mouth, and all that pressure on his back. Baby, that temper is dangerous. Reina? Still the same self-absorbed storm she’s always been, and it’s getting worse. And Mina? Yeah, I’m over her. That attitude? Nasty work.
Now the real question is—can Tana truly hold this empire down and move like his father did? Is he going to be levelheaded and control his temper, letting the beast emerge only when needed? The drama is brewing heavy, the disrespect is on ten, and the secrets are lurking in every corner.
This was a bold, tension-filled start to what’s clearly a messy ride. And Megan? Yeah… whatever she’s hiding, I know it’s about to shake the whole room.
Tana is every bit his daddy’s son—short fuse, sharp mouth, and all that pressure on his back. Baby, that temper is dangerous. Reina? Still the same self-absorbed storm she’s always been, and it’s getting worse. And Mina? Yeah, I’m over her. That attitude? Nasty work.
Now the real question is—can Tana truly hold this empire down and move like his father did? Is he going to be levelheaded and control his temper, letting the beast emerge only when needed? The drama is brewing heavy, the disrespect is on ten, and the secrets are lurking in every corner.
This was a bold, tension-filled start to what’s clearly a messy ride. And Megan? Yeah… whatever she’s hiding, I know it’s about to shake the whole room.
March 14, 2025
🔥🔥🔥
This new age generation that's taking over for the mafi are set on doing things their own way not thinking about consequences. Rob enjoyed spreading himself around and by him being Reina''s first she thought it was love accepting all the toxic that came with it and because of it she almost lost her.mother; now since she dating Gianni I hope she can get herself together plus she needs to be a better friend because Megan took to much from her so happy she decided to stand up for herself .
The cliffhanger will have you yelling for more I hope Megan will be ok as well as the others.
This new age generation that's taking over for the mafi are set on doing things their own way not thinking about consequences. Rob enjoyed spreading himself around and by him being Reina''s first she thought it was love accepting all the toxic that came with it and because of it she almost lost her.mother; now since she dating Gianni I hope she can get herself together plus she needs to be a better friend because Megan took to much from her so happy she decided to stand up for herself .
The cliffhanger will have you yelling for more I hope Megan will be ok as well as the others.
March 22, 2025
Dysfunction Family
Santana, Reina, Lil Mateo,Megan all have major issues.
Santana don't play,Reina is self-absorbed, Lil Mateo don't give a care and Megan has to stand up for herself. Nala car explosion someone is smiling.
Now that Megan been taking by Israel crazy gun to her stomach, cause her mama yelled she pregnant.
Gianni n Reina in the car sex. Store to get plan B
Reina gets a message something happens to Megan.
Reina get shoot in the stomach n shoulder.
Gianni calls his father they get hit from the behind
car flipped.
Santana, Reina, Lil Mateo,Megan all have major issues.
Santana don't play,Reina is self-absorbed, Lil Mateo don't give a care and Megan has to stand up for herself. Nala car explosion someone is smiling.
Now that Megan been taking by Israel crazy gun to her stomach, cause her mama yelled she pregnant.
Gianni n Reina in the car sex. Store to get plan B
Reina gets a message something happens to Megan.
Reina get shoot in the stomach n shoulder.
Gianni calls his father they get hit from the behind
car flipped.
March 6, 2025
The rudeness of it all!!!
Tana Jr, Reina, and Mina are the most rudest characters. I'm all for a toxic unhinged man, but Tana is doing too much. I didn't like Mina's attitude in book 1; however, the book is a great read, nonetheless. All I know is the city is about to GO UP!!! Megan getting taken by her ex and her having to lie about whose baby she's carrying to save both of their lives. Reina getting shot. Nala getting poisoned. Whew Chile, this is a lot of carrying on and I'm here for it.
Tana Jr, Reina, and Mina are the most rudest characters. I'm all for a toxic unhinged man, but Tana is doing too much. I didn't like Mina's attitude in book 1; however, the book is a great read, nonetheless. All I know is the city is about to GO UP!!! Megan getting taken by her ex and her having to lie about whose baby she's carrying to save both of their lives. Reina getting shot. Nala getting poisoned. Whew Chile, this is a lot of carrying on and I'm here for it.
March 18, 2025
Morelli Clan
Santana Jr is probably worse than Santana Sr. Mateo Jr is definitely his father's child. I'm not liking Reina at all. Mina seems worse in this book than she was in the first one. Megan I'm glad you finally stood up for yourself but now I'm looking at you sideways. Nala you really need to leave your mother and sister alone. Nala your ex is after you. Gianni leave Daisy alone cause whoever is after you Daisy done had them too!! I need part asap.
Santana Jr is probably worse than Santana Sr. Mateo Jr is definitely his father's child. I'm not liking Reina at all. Mina seems worse in this book than she was in the first one. Megan I'm glad you finally stood up for yourself but now I'm looking at you sideways. Nala you really need to leave your mother and sister alone. Nala your ex is after you. Gianni leave Daisy alone cause whoever is after you Daisy done had them too!! I need part asap.
May 22, 2025
Awesome 💗🔥💜🔥❤️🔥
Tina J as always you did an awesome job. That Tana is nothing to play with. He is just as lethal as his dad was. Tae is a mess and kept me laughing. I know Reina cares about Megan and I hope she realizes that Megan is truly a great friend to her. I can’t wait to see how things turn out for everyone. I can’t wait for Nala to melt some of that ice around Tana heart. Keep up the great work Tina.
Tina J as always you did an awesome job. That Tana is nothing to play with. He is just as lethal as his dad was. Tae is a mess and kept me laughing. I know Reina cares about Megan and I hope she realizes that Megan is truly a great friend to her. I can’t wait to see how things turn out for everyone. I can’t wait for Nala to melt some of that ice around Tana heart. Keep up the great work Tina.
March 6, 2025
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Whew this book was so good it started with a bang and ended just as well lol. When I say a page turner it was. I was trying to remember parents from the cartel but couldn’t remember only the uncle however that didn’t matter I can’t wait to read part two. I wonder who blow up Nala car and why. This is a must read book.
Whew this book was so good it started with a bang and ended just as well lol. When I say a page turner it was. I was trying to remember parents from the cartel but couldn’t remember only the uncle however that didn’t matter I can’t wait to read part two. I wonder who blow up Nala car and why. This is a must read book.
March 9, 2025
Decent
I would say read the first book so you aren’t entirely lost. This book is fast paced but seems to be a series so maybe there could have been more details and a clearer timeline. It’s a lot of characters. And a handful of editing errors. Hopefully the next part is more detailed and a little slower.
I would say read the first book so you aren’t entirely lost. This book is fast paced but seems to be a series so maybe there could have been more details and a clearer timeline. It’s a lot of characters. And a handful of editing errors. Hopefully the next part is more detailed and a little slower.
June 19, 2025
Editing mistakes. 😕
This was a nice story. I would have given it five stars had it not been for the mistakes. The editing is bad. It takes away from a story for me. I enjoy the Morelli family. They are a hot mess, and a lot is going on. The story flows seamlessly, if she can get the editing together, it would be wonderful. On to book two.
This was a nice story. I would have given it five stars had it not been for the mistakes. The editing is bad. It takes away from a story for me. I enjoy the Morelli family. They are a hot mess, and a lot is going on. The story flows seamlessly, if she can get the editing together, it would be wonderful. On to book two.
March 5, 2025
Nooooo
The Morelli family is soooo dope!! I love each character but now you leave me hanging and I’m CRYING PLEASE HURRY UP. I read at least ten books a Week. I don’t wanna forget anything
The Morelli family is soooo dope!! I love each character but now you leave me hanging and I’m CRYING PLEASE HURRY UP. I read at least ten books a Week. I don’t wanna forget anything
March 8, 2025
😳😳
I’m speechless baddest ending Tina J you did that I have to give you Credit five star for sure I can’t wait for part two I pray it soon. I was not ready for the ending. I know you said it in the beginning, but I was not ready.
I’m speechless baddest ending Tina J you did that I have to give you Credit five star for sure I can’t wait for part two I pray it soon. I was not ready for the ending. I know you said it in the beginning, but I was not ready.
March 8, 2025
It is on and popin
Tina J do it again I love her books I cannot wait for part 3 the shot is about to hit the fan please do not make us your fans I am one wait to long love everything about this this book
Tina J do it again I love her books I cannot wait for part 3 the shot is about to hit the fan please do not make us your fans I am one wait to long love everything about this this book
March 14, 2025
Tina J, oh my world. What is going on? I'm so glad Megan found her voice but what is it gonna cost her? The kids are catching it. This cliffhanger baby baby it's gonna be a wild ride. I can't wait to see what happens next
May 1, 2025
GREAT BOOK!!!
I absolutely loved this book. These kids are worse than their parents were. I loved them though. That ending has me with my mouth wide open. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next. This is most definitely a must read. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read part 2…
I absolutely loved this book. These kids are worse than their parents were. I loved them though. That ending has me with my mouth wide open. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next. This is most definitely a must read. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read part 2…
May 10, 2025
GREAT READ
Now I’m salivating waiting on the next one. I do want to know why Tae’s mom doesn’t like Megan. Reina needs to grow up because she’s going to mess around lose Megan’s friendship altogether.” Tala mother and sister along with her old boyfriend are setting her up.
Now I’m salivating waiting on the next one. I do want to know why Tae’s mom doesn’t like Megan. Reina needs to grow up because she’s going to mess around lose Megan’s friendship altogether.” Tala mother and sister along with her old boyfriend are setting her up.
May 25, 2025
renia is bihhh but I believe her heart pure
That brother cousin tae is trip together but I get don’t mess with there family im glad Megan stood up to her so call befriend I hope she makes it I want OG TO COME BACK IN PART TO HELP KIDS OUT
That brother cousin tae is trip together but I get don’t mess with there family im glad Megan stood up to her so call befriend I hope she makes it I want OG TO COME BACK IN PART TO HELP KIDS OUT
June 3, 2025
Aww...
This was fye frm beginnin til the end tana tae r they father's children no merci! Reina 🤦🏾♀️ got do better wit her bestie megan well thts they survive the situation they in. This book is awesome! Im bout to strt book 2, u did tht!
This was fye frm beginnin til the end tana tae r they father's children no merci! Reina 🤦🏾♀️ got do better wit her bestie megan well thts they survive the situation they in. This book is awesome! Im bout to strt book 2, u did tht!
June 12, 2025
The end left me speechless
Omigod Tina J I can’t wait to start part 2. I pray Gianni and Reina and Megan are ok. I can’t wait to see who is behind these attacks! This book had me on the edge of my seat like all your books do. They definitely page turners!
Omigod Tina J I can’t wait to start part 2. I pray Gianni and Reina and Megan are ok. I can’t wait to see who is behind these attacks! This book had me on the edge of my seat like all your books do. They definitely page turners!
August 6, 2025
😍😍😍😍😍😍
I know Reina never imagined all this chaos and destruction happening from loving the wrong person ! ! ! What is Mina’s problem with Megan ? ? ? Is Pinky really Javier ? ? ? Who just shot Reina ? ? ?
I know Reina never imagined all this chaos and destruction happening from loving the wrong person ! ! ! What is Mina’s problem with Megan ? ? ? Is Pinky really Javier ? ? ? Who just shot Reina ? ? ?
September 6, 2025
Must read!
This is a must read by Tina J. It started with The INC: The Morelli Cartel. That was about his dad, mom, and their circle. I suggest to start there if you like a good backstory or beginning. Overall another great read!
This is a must read by Tina J. It started with The INC: The Morelli Cartel. That was about his dad, mom, and their circle. I suggest to start there if you like a good backstory or beginning. Overall another great read!
March 5, 2025
😱😱😱😱😱😱
I’m glad we’re getting more from this family because of the twist and turns the city is bout to turn red I can’t wait
I’m glad we’re getting more from this family because of the twist and turns the city is bout to turn red I can’t wait
March 5, 2025
another hit
Tina J did it again as always. I read this book in a couple of hours. I’m excited about book 2.
Tina J did it again as always. I read this book in a couple of hours. I’m excited about book 2.
March 12, 2025
great
This new age generation isn’t playing and I’m here for it. I can’t wait till the next part comes out and I hope it’s soon.
This new age generation isn’t playing and I’m here for it. I can’t wait till the next part comes out and I hope it’s soon.
March 17, 2025
🔥🔥
Ok now I need part two like today Tina J please what’s going on. I see the attack is helping again now let Tana out to grab😂😂
Ok now I need part two like today Tina J please what’s going on. I see the attack is helping again now let Tana out to grab😂😂
March 19, 2025
Tina!!!!!!!
Girl, what in the world?!?!? I need part 2 ASAP! That cliffhanger got me feening for more!!!! It’s definitely some characters in here. Like my mouth is wide open.
Girl, what in the world?!?!? I need part 2 ASAP! That cliffhanger got me feening for more!!!! It’s definitely some characters in here. Like my mouth is wide open.
April 2, 2025
Tana Morelli
This is a fast paced read and a page turner. I need part 2 quickly. Tana and Tae are just like their fathers 🤣🥰
This is a fast paced read and a page turner. I need part 2 quickly. Tana and Tae are just like their fathers 🤣🥰
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