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The finale in the Kings of the First District series.
Darius
I’ve been isolated and forced to live under a different last name my whole life.
But now the time has come for people to learn exactly who I am.
And I’m willing to take down anyone who tries to stop me from reclaiming the empire that’s rightfully mine.
The last person who I thought would get in my way has taken matters into her own hands - my step sister.
I can’t let Raina become a distraction but she has caught my attention in more ways than one and our childhood feud is about to become a messy affair.
This was never meant to be love. It was meant to be war. Every kiss is a threat, every touch a trap and her lies taste sweeter than the truth.
I came to kill a man. She came to ruin me.
Raina
I’ve never been accepted.
Not at school and definitely not at home.
And when my mother’s death is ruled as a suicide, not only am I completely isolated, but I have to share a home with the man who’s responsible.
My so called brother has had the upper hand on me our entire lives, but now I’m rewriting the rules.
A man like Darius is impossible to take down but I know his secret. Once I get him to open his heart, it’ll only make it all too easy to reach right in and snatch it.
He might be my biggest fear, but I’ve got nothing left to lose. And nothing tastes sweeter than vengeance.
Darius
I’ve been isolated and forced to live under a different last name my whole life.
But now the time has come for people to learn exactly who I am.
And I’m willing to take down anyone who tries to stop me from reclaiming the empire that’s rightfully mine.
The last person who I thought would get in my way has taken matters into her own hands - my step sister.
I can’t let Raina become a distraction but she has caught my attention in more ways than one and our childhood feud is about to become a messy affair.
This was never meant to be love. It was meant to be war. Every kiss is a threat, every touch a trap and her lies taste sweeter than the truth.
I came to kill a man. She came to ruin me.
Raina
I’ve never been accepted.
Not at school and definitely not at home.
And when my mother’s death is ruled as a suicide, not only am I completely isolated, but I have to share a home with the man who’s responsible.
My so called brother has had the upper hand on me our entire lives, but now I’m rewriting the rules.
A man like Darius is impossible to take down but I know his secret. Once I get him to open his heart, it’ll only make it all too easy to reach right in and snatch it.
He might be my biggest fear, but I’ve got nothing left to lose. And nothing tastes sweeter than vengeance.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2025
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July 17, 2025
what a read !! what a series 👏
every single book by Ellie in this series has been checked kiss!
the characters in the book...yes please they was perfect ! and I wouldn't change a thing about them.
the last 40% of thos book the spicy yes please 😂 it honestly was such amazing read , read in one sitting as I couldn't put it down.
I would highly recommend this whole series to everyone.
thank you for letting me ARC for you with these amazing books 📚 ❤️
every single book by Ellie in this series has been checked kiss!
the characters in the book...yes please they was perfect ! and I wouldn't change a thing about them.
the last 40% of thos book the spicy yes please 😂 it honestly was such amazing read , read in one sitting as I couldn't put it down.
I would highly recommend this whole series to everyone.
thank you for letting me ARC for you with these amazing books 📚 ❤️
August 1, 2025
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🖤🔧🌧️👠
Includes: dark romance. Plus size tattooed fmc. Last book in the series :,)
Thank youuu Ellie for my ARC! So grateful I’ve been able to read this entire series early each release 🫶🏻 I haven’t read a dark romance book in a hot minute and I didn’t realise how much I missed them.
Sad this series is ending but wow…it went out with a bang. This was a complicated twisty dark romance. Step siblings (but not by choice) who are fighting their feelings with every piece of strength they’ve got in them.
It was so clever how Darius and Raina’s story connected with the previous books and filled in the last missing piece of this incredible jigsaw. It made me emotional when certain people were involved and certain things happened.
Thank you Ellie for creating these characters and this incredible world. I’m so excited to see what you create next 🫶🏻
🖤🔧🌧️👠
Includes: dark romance. Plus size tattooed fmc. Last book in the series :,)
Thank youuu Ellie for my ARC! So grateful I’ve been able to read this entire series early each release 🫶🏻 I haven’t read a dark romance book in a hot minute and I didn’t realise how much I missed them.
Sad this series is ending but wow…it went out with a bang. This was a complicated twisty dark romance. Step siblings (but not by choice) who are fighting their feelings with every piece of strength they’ve got in them.
It was so clever how Darius and Raina’s story connected with the previous books and filled in the last missing piece of this incredible jigsaw. It made me emotional when certain people were involved and certain things happened.
Thank you Ellie for creating these characters and this incredible world. I’m so excited to see what you create next 🫶🏻
July 10, 2025
"Any man who calls a girl fat should be punched in the face". Oh Darius 💓
I'm gutted that this series is over but honoured I've been able to be part of it. I was obsessed with the series from book 1 and these characters have a place etched in my heart.
This series broke me and put me back together again one book at a time. What a journey.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm gutted that this series is over but honoured I've been able to be part of it. I was obsessed with the series from book 1 and these characters have a place etched in my heart.
This series broke me and put me back together again one book at a time. What a journey.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 30, 2025
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By Ellie Kent
Thank You Ellie for sending me another one of your ARCs 🙏
Another Masterpiece from Ellie!
A gripping read from start to finish, love the take on the angle for this one and of course the HEA!
So lovely to have had the chance to read her completed series! Well done Ellie! You smashed it 💜
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5 star read as always from the wonderful @EllieKent
By Ellie Kent
Thank You Ellie for sending me another one of your ARCs 🙏
Another Masterpiece from Ellie!
A gripping read from start to finish, love the take on the angle for this one and of course the HEA!
So lovely to have had the chance to read her completed series! Well done Ellie! You smashed it 💜
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5 star read as always from the wonderful @EllieKent
July 16, 2025
This was definitely more of a slow burn than the others in the series but the last 40/50% was 🔥🥵
Ngl some bits had me cringing but pre read those trigger warnings.
Was good to read a book with a satisfying ending and a good round up of the series.
Ngl some bits had me cringing but pre read those trigger warnings.
Was good to read a book with a satisfying ending and a good round up of the series.
July 17, 2025
The last book in this series and I absolutely loved it! A thrill a minute read with so many heartbreaking scenes. The whole series in total is simply amazing and more readers need to read!
July 19, 2025
An end to another outstanding, interconnected mafia series.
The first 60% of this book mainly focused on developing Darius and Raina’s sexy, forbidden relationship which don’t get me wrong, this is their book and a step-sibling dynamic will always be gloriously addictive to me but I felt as though it dragged and was a little slow with not a lot happening. Once the last 40% hit, I was locked in and completely entranced. You wouldn't have been able to claw my kindle out of my hands if you tried. The reveals and revelations made my emotions high. The inclusion of previous characters and familiar couples from past books was seamless and very well written. And although I felt like it ended too easily with everything being wrapped up too quickly with minimal action, I loved how the puzzle pieces all clicked together.
Overall, an emotional conclusion to this series that was slow to build but packed a punch in the second half.
✦ finale of series
✦ dark romance
✦ step-sibling rivalry
✦ enemies to lovers
✦ mafia elements
→ arc review [ gifted ]
The first 60% of this book mainly focused on developing Darius and Raina’s sexy, forbidden relationship which don’t get me wrong, this is their book and a step-sibling dynamic will always be gloriously addictive to me but I felt as though it dragged and was a little slow with not a lot happening. Once the last 40% hit, I was locked in and completely entranced. You wouldn't have been able to claw my kindle out of my hands if you tried. The reveals and revelations made my emotions high. The inclusion of previous characters and familiar couples from past books was seamless and very well written. And although I felt like it ended too easily with everything being wrapped up too quickly with minimal action, I loved how the puzzle pieces all clicked together.
Overall, an emotional conclusion to this series that was slow to build but packed a punch in the second half.
✦ finale of series
✦ dark romance
✦ step-sibling rivalry
✦ enemies to lovers
✦ mafia elements
→ arc review [ gifted ]
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