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Rake Forge Royals #2
The Broken Queen
The final book in the Royals of Rake Forge duet is now here!
She was always ours.
Ours to protect.
Ours to love.
Yet, we were forced to watch as she stepped into another’s arms, completely out of reach.
We didn’t have any regrets in choosing to revive our father’s deadly legacy…we knew what threat faced this family and how much danger Presley was in.
Regardless of what our family thinks, it was worth it.
She was worth it.
We’d still burn down the entire world if it meant Presley was finally free of her burden.
We’d made amends by allowing her to remain free of us in the process.
But when someone is sent to the manor in a body bag, things begin to take a different shape.
The distance between our worlds shrinks, with it comes an opportunity to right our wrongs.
But if there’s only one chance to have Presley’s forgiveness, I’ll make sure she gives it to my brother.
Whatever it takes to heal my broken queen.
*This is a duet, and is encouraged to be read in order.*
She was always ours.
Ours to protect.
Ours to love.
Yet, we were forced to watch as she stepped into another’s arms, completely out of reach.
We didn’t have any regrets in choosing to revive our father’s deadly legacy…we knew what threat faced this family and how much danger Presley was in.
Regardless of what our family thinks, it was worth it.
She was worth it.
We’d still burn down the entire world if it meant Presley was finally free of her burden.
We’d made amends by allowing her to remain free of us in the process.
But when someone is sent to the manor in a body bag, things begin to take a different shape.
The distance between our worlds shrinks, with it comes an opportunity to right our wrongs.
But if there’s only one chance to have Presley’s forgiveness, I’ll make sure she gives it to my brother.
Whatever it takes to heal my broken queen.
*This is a duet, and is encouraged to be read in order.*
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2025
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31 books2,652 followersAshley resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and four children. She enjoys hiking, sneaking off to read, and of course, drinking copious amounts of coffee when she finally sits down to write.
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November 1, 2025
ARC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This fucken book broke my heart and stomped on it!!
I can’t believe it I don’t want to accept what happened in this story. All I want to do is go in and turn back time 😭😭
I really enjoyed this story and I’m happy with the way it ends but I did want a different outcome to be very honest and I might be the only one with that thought but I’m okay with it!!
So my only issue was that I need more drama and action for what happened in the story I wish she would of tried to burn the world down cause of the boss ass bitch that she is and was trained to be. And she had every right to burn the world!!
I love the dynamic between the twins and Presley. They have such a toxic but beautiful relationship that has gone through so many ups and downs but it’s so worth it!!
Oh Kingston you are my 2nd favorite man of this series. So glad with the change you make any finally being able to say what you are feeling is a huge step for you.
Gio our stars and sky!!! Oh the change you made 😈🥵 that was freaking top tier sir!!!
But my number one character and I will fight anybody over this is ADRIAN!!!! THAT MAN HAS MY HEART ❤️ I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS
ASHLEY!!! That man won a peace of her heart knowing she was broken and that the twins would always be in it. But he freaking loved her so much 💕💕
Top tier story!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This fucken book broke my heart and stomped on it!!
I can’t believe it I don’t want to accept what happened in this story. All I want to do is go in and turn back time 😭😭
I really enjoyed this story and I’m happy with the way it ends but I did want a different outcome to be very honest and I might be the only one with that thought but I’m okay with it!!
So my only issue was that I need more drama and action for what happened in the story I wish she would of tried to burn the world down cause of the boss ass bitch that she is and was trained to be. And she had every right to burn the world!!
I love the dynamic between the twins and Presley. They have such a toxic but beautiful relationship that has gone through so many ups and downs but it’s so worth it!!
Oh Kingston you are my 2nd favorite man of this series. So glad with the change you make any finally being able to say what you are feeling is a huge step for you.
Gio our stars and sky!!! Oh the change you made 😈🥵 that was freaking top tier sir!!!
But my number one character and I will fight anybody over this is ADRIAN!!!! THAT MAN HAS MY HEART ❤️ I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS
ASHLEY!!! That man won a peace of her heart knowing she was broken and that the twins would always be in it. But he freaking loved her so much 💕💕
Top tier story!
November 5, 2025
Tropes
Love triangle
MFM
Twin brothers
Mafia ties
Touch her and ☠️
Groveling
"If you haven’t realized it yet, you’re worth starting a war over. You’re worth being loyal to, so much so, you defy familial ties. You don’t just encourage love, baby, you demand it with each breath you take. Every smile. Every time you find something that gets you excited. You’re like consuming sunshine. Fucking addictive.”
✨️Thank you to Ashley for this ARC for my honest review! This duet was absolutely addicting. I didn't want to put either of them down and I'm so happy that it's concluded so I know how their story ends. These characters have my heart. Presley deserves all the happiness in the world and the twins will burn the world down for her. I love that they groveled for whst they put her through in TLK. Let me say I wasn't expecting the amount of tears I shed while reading this book. And Ashley threw some twists in this book that had my jaw on the ground but I am so happy with the outcome that we get in the end. I recommend this duet to all of my friends! It's definitely a favorite of the year for me!
Love triangle
MFM
Twin brothers
Mafia ties
Touch her and ☠️
Groveling
"If you haven’t realized it yet, you’re worth starting a war over. You’re worth being loyal to, so much so, you defy familial ties. You don’t just encourage love, baby, you demand it with each breath you take. Every smile. Every time you find something that gets you excited. You’re like consuming sunshine. Fucking addictive.”
✨️Thank you to Ashley for this ARC for my honest review! This duet was absolutely addicting. I didn't want to put either of them down and I'm so happy that it's concluded so I know how their story ends. These characters have my heart. Presley deserves all the happiness in the world and the twins will burn the world down for her. I love that they groveled for whst they put her through in TLK. Let me say I wasn't expecting the amount of tears I shed while reading this book. And Ashley threw some twists in this book that had my jaw on the ground but I am so happy with the outcome that we get in the end. I recommend this duet to all of my friends! It's definitely a favorite of the year for me!
November 14, 2025
Presley is ours to take care of now, so while yes, we know that she can. She won’t ever have to again.
Well, we have the conclusion for Ashley's newest duet with The Broken Queen. What a roller coaster of emotions! We are really taken through it and kept guessing at so many turns. Just when you think you have taken a few steps forward, you get knocked backwards 10 steps! At least, that is what it feels like, I may be exaggerating a bit. The growth of all the characters is beautiful to watch unfold and seeing how everything plays out that everyone gets what they need or want is wonderful as well. Another amazing story from Ashley!
Well, we have the conclusion for Ashley's newest duet with The Broken Queen. What a roller coaster of emotions! We are really taken through it and kept guessing at so many turns. Just when you think you have taken a few steps forward, you get knocked backwards 10 steps! At least, that is what it feels like, I may be exaggerating a bit. The growth of all the characters is beautiful to watch unfold and seeing how everything plays out that everyone gets what they need or want is wonderful as well. Another amazing story from Ashley!
November 13, 2025
Kicking my feet
Oh my gawwd. I was kicking my feet over here and blushing. The Kings and their Queen finally together. It was so emotional , the story was full of so many feelings. I was as hooked to this as my heart was. It was a fight with hearts and guns. I love that the lost kings were found by their Queen, and Their Queen was no longer broken but whole.
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She was always ours.
Ours to protect.
Ours to love.
Oh my gawwd. I was kicking my feet over here and blushing. The Kings and their Queen finally together. It was so emotional , the story was full of so many feelings. I was as hooked to this as my heart was. It was a fight with hearts and guns. I love that the lost kings were found by their Queen, and Their Queen was no longer broken but whole.
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She was always ours.
Ours to protect.
Ours to love.
November 10, 2025
The Broken Queen by Ashley Munoz is a breathtaking, gut-wrenching finale that delivers everything this duet promised. All the heartbreak, redemption, and a love that burns even after the ashes have settled. This duet is all PASSION and drama. Some of Ashley's most emotionally intense ever. It’s the kind of story that leaves you both wrecked and whole again, a masterful conclusion to Rake Forge Royals duet that feels as much like healing as it does heartbreak. What a ride.
Presley’s evolution in this finale is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a weapon shaped by others, she finally becomes her own kind of queen. She's strong, self-possessed, yet still achingly human beneath all that steel. Watching her step into her power, reclaim her voice, and choose herself even while loving so fiercely was as empowering as it was devastating. Ashley's heroines always have such powerful journeys, but this one is perhaps the most rewarding of all.
Gio and Kingston’s redemption arcs also hit hard. Their love for Presley has always been complicated. Equal parts devotion, obsession, and regret. And Ashley never takes the easy route in redeeming them. Their grovel feels raw and earned, their emotions messy but real. The connection between the three isn’t just romantic or physical...it’s spiritual. Existential. Transformative. Every touch, every argument, every silence between them hums with years of pain, forgiveness, and unbreakable loyalty. What I loved most about the narrative was the balance of the quiet moments and the big dramatic ones. The heartache and the healing ones. This is a chemistry built by subtleties as much as it is the grand moments, and I loved the juxtaposition.
What struck me most was how intimacy here isn’t just about desire, it’s about atonement. Every tender moment, every kiss, feels like both confession and penance...a promise. The twins’ love for Presley isn’t soft even though its tender; it’s fierce, consuming, and protective in a way that borders on worship. And yet, beneath all the intensity, there’s grace. There’s healing. There’s the quiet recognition that even the most fractured hearts can still beat together. They just have to find their way to weave themselves back together...not just as one, but as a unit.
There is plenty of drama and plenty of twists. Tthere’s betrayal, death, chaos, and moments that left my jaw on the floor...but every shocking turn feels purposeful and well laid. The pacing never lets up, and the payoff is both brutal and beautiful. Presley, King, and Gio’s journey comes full circle in the most satisfying way possible.
If The Lost Kings shattered you, The Broken Queen will mend the pieces. It’s a story about family, forgiveness, and the kind of love that refuses to fade, no matter how much damage it takes along the way. It’s raw, emotional, and unforgettable. An ending worthy of the chaos, passion, and power these characters carry and the heartache it took to get to their finale.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
From the creator of the bestselling Stone Riders series comes an all-new romantic suspense described as “John Wick meets The Summer I turned Pretty,” with an angsty love triangle between twin brothers.
🖤 MFM
🖤 Love Triangle
🖤 Mafia
🖤 Obsessed Twin Brothers
🖤 Found Family
🖤 Always Been You
🖤 Touch Her & 💀
🖤 Groveling
🖤 New Adult / College Romance
🖤 Completed Duet
Presley’s evolution in this finale is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a weapon shaped by others, she finally becomes her own kind of queen. She's strong, self-possessed, yet still achingly human beneath all that steel. Watching her step into her power, reclaim her voice, and choose herself even while loving so fiercely was as empowering as it was devastating. Ashley's heroines always have such powerful journeys, but this one is perhaps the most rewarding of all.
Gio and Kingston’s redemption arcs also hit hard. Their love for Presley has always been complicated. Equal parts devotion, obsession, and regret. And Ashley never takes the easy route in redeeming them. Their grovel feels raw and earned, their emotions messy but real. The connection between the three isn’t just romantic or physical...it’s spiritual. Existential. Transformative. Every touch, every argument, every silence between them hums with years of pain, forgiveness, and unbreakable loyalty. What I loved most about the narrative was the balance of the quiet moments and the big dramatic ones. The heartache and the healing ones. This is a chemistry built by subtleties as much as it is the grand moments, and I loved the juxtaposition.
What struck me most was how intimacy here isn’t just about desire, it’s about atonement. Every tender moment, every kiss, feels like both confession and penance...a promise. The twins’ love for Presley isn’t soft even though its tender; it’s fierce, consuming, and protective in a way that borders on worship. And yet, beneath all the intensity, there’s grace. There’s healing. There’s the quiet recognition that even the most fractured hearts can still beat together. They just have to find their way to weave themselves back together...not just as one, but as a unit.
There is plenty of drama and plenty of twists. Tthere’s betrayal, death, chaos, and moments that left my jaw on the floor...but every shocking turn feels purposeful and well laid. The pacing never lets up, and the payoff is both brutal and beautiful. Presley, King, and Gio’s journey comes full circle in the most satisfying way possible.
If The Lost Kings shattered you, The Broken Queen will mend the pieces. It’s a story about family, forgiveness, and the kind of love that refuses to fade, no matter how much damage it takes along the way. It’s raw, emotional, and unforgettable. An ending worthy of the chaos, passion, and power these characters carry and the heartache it took to get to their finale.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
From the creator of the bestselling Stone Riders series comes an all-new romantic suspense described as “John Wick meets The Summer I turned Pretty,” with an angsty love triangle between twin brothers.
🖤 MFM
🖤 Love Triangle
🖤 Mafia
🖤 Obsessed Twin Brothers
🖤 Found Family
🖤 Always Been You
🖤 Touch Her & 💀
🖤 Groveling
🖤 New Adult / College Romance
🖤 Completed Duet
November 7, 2025
Thank you Ashley for the eARC
"𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳.
WOW what a ride this duet was! King and Gio had a lot of making up to do with how The Lost Kings ended and they did it and more. The angst and groveling!!! Poor Presley has lived a life for everyone else but herself and King and Gio are showing her it’s ok to think about herself. They would (and do) anything in the world for her. The house, the baby cows?! 🥺
And the spice was spicing! This was my first MFM. With the boys being twins, I thought it was done so good! They had me blushing a few times 😮💨
As for Scotty… I was glad to see he got what was coming to him and that’s all I’ll say on that 🙂↕️
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🌿 Completed Duet
💀 Mafia
🌿 MFM
💀 Touch Her and D!e
"𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳.
WOW what a ride this duet was! King and Gio had a lot of making up to do with how The Lost Kings ended and they did it and more. The angst and groveling!!! Poor Presley has lived a life for everyone else but herself and King and Gio are showing her it’s ok to think about herself. They would (and do) anything in the world for her. The house, the baby cows?! 🥺
And the spice was spicing! This was my first MFM. With the boys being twins, I thought it was done so good! They had me blushing a few times 😮💨
As for Scotty… I was glad to see he got what was coming to him and that’s all I’ll say on that 🙂↕️
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🌿 Completed Duet
💀 Mafia
🌿 MFM
💀 Touch Her and D!e
November 11, 2025
The trilling ending to the Rake Forge Royals duet. This one focuses on Presley, King and Gio after the events of My Darling Mayhem and all three have to deal with the consequences of their actions. Presley is in Italy with her fiancé and is navigating and increasingly dangerous situation that seems to be old rivalries and grudges coming to haunt her. King and Gio are back in the States navigating the addition of their Aunt after they accidentally endangering them.
When things collide can Presley, King and Gio set aside the hurt of the past and focus on the future?
This book was so addictive and I could not put it down. I liked the multiple POV's and the growth that each character had in this book. I found that Presley instead of being a person that can be manipulated into others doing she becomes stronger and fights back. King, and Gio finally set aside the hurt they carried and can find peace, even after a shocking betrayal.
Thank you Hambright PR and Ashley Munoz for the ARC in-exchange for my honest review.
When things collide can Presley, King and Gio set aside the hurt of the past and focus on the future?
This book was so addictive and I could not put it down. I liked the multiple POV's and the growth that each character had in this book. I found that Presley instead of being a person that can be manipulated into others doing she becomes stronger and fights back. King, and Gio finally set aside the hurt they carried and can find peace, even after a shocking betrayal.
Thank you Hambright PR and Ashley Munoz for the ARC in-exchange for my honest review.
October 30, 2025
What. A. Ride. I was dying for the final installment to this duet and it did not disappoint. It was WILD and the spice almost took me out! ;)
What you'll get:
- Twins
- Mafia ties
- Dark romance
- SPICY
- Touch her and...be gone
I absolutely ATE this up and left no crumbs. I always forget how spicy Ashley's writing is and I'm always fanning myself! haha This ending was absolutely perfect and I loved every single second of it.
What you'll get:
- Twins
- Mafia ties
- Dark romance
- SPICY
- Touch her and...be gone
I absolutely ATE this up and left no crumbs. I always forget how spicy Ashley's writing is and I'm always fanning myself! haha This ending was absolutely perfect and I loved every single second of it.
December 1, 2025
I loved this story and the conclusion of Presley, King and Gio’s story!
-Completed Duet
-Enemies to Lovers
-MFM
-M@fia/C@rtel
-Groveling
-Burn the world down for her
The emotions, the drama, the spice & tension - both of these books were so good each in their own way, but this one’s groveling was IT!!
If you love mafia, darker romance, spice, tension, family drama and dueling families - this is the duet for you!
Highly recommend this duet for any darker romance lovers!
-Completed Duet
-Enemies to Lovers
-MFM
-M@fia/C@rtel
-Groveling
-Burn the world down for her
The emotions, the drama, the spice & tension - both of these books were so good each in their own way, but this one’s groveling was IT!!
If you love mafia, darker romance, spice, tension, family drama and dueling families - this is the duet for you!
Highly recommend this duet for any darker romance lovers!
November 10, 2025
OMG! I don't know what I was expecting for the finale in this duet, but I got it and so much more. The feels. The hurt. The love. The care. The lies. The deceit. The total utter chaos. It is ALL there!
After finishing The Lost Kings I was waiting with baited breath for the next step in Gio, Kingsley and Presley's journey. I wasn't even sure if it was going to be the 3 of them anymore, but I trusted Muñoz to take us where the story needed to go. The Broken Queen starts with Presley in Italy with Adrian. An alliance she was forced to make to save the family and those she loves. It broke my heart to not have her with the twins and for her to have a connection with a man that I thought was supposed to be the enemy. But man, was I taken for a trip! The action, the betrayal, and the trust that all took place over there had me glued to the pages. I was always on the edge of my seat and had to wonder how each puzzle piece was going to fit in the end.
"If I never see you again, then you need to chase the sun. Let it love you the way you deserve to be loved and finally embrace that fire that's been simmering in your soul that you've been too nervous to release."
But then there was Gio and Kingsley waiting back home. Because of course there would always be the twins. No matter how broken they were. They had my heart breaking and soaring all at once. Everything they did in quiet in anticipation for their queen to return had me holding out hope for a happy ending. But that happy ending came at the price of many surprising and heartbreaking deaths and a whole lot of betrayal. In fact, there is one particular scene that had my mouth on the floor. Muñoz went THERE and shocked the crap out of me. But what transpired between the twins and Presley because of this? Really brought their whole chaotic storm to Presley's feet and we get to see the different strength and love each of them carried.
The Broken Queen surprised me and had me totally enraptured with the story. From the love story to a story of family and community, you will get to experience it all. I loved seeing the strength that Presley carried in this story, but also how she still held on to her past to survive. Gio and King were still important to this overall journey, but I liked seeing how their goal to bring her home evolved after tragedy and how that changed them all. The tension between the 3 of them was like a loaded cannon. You are just waiting for the bomb to explode and not sure where the shrapnel will all land. But Ashley did everything with care and had these characters evolving for better or worse within the world they were brought up in.
"Your heart was split in two, and we've never given it back to you. We might have broken it, but you were never in possession of it again."
Like I said before, I'm not sure how I expected this story to come together and be brought full circle, but I was given EVERYTHING. A chaotic mess of strength, hurt, love, deceit and at the end of the day, it was about family and protecting what was always there. Love between 3 people that were fated from the beginning. And dang it, it was hot!
If you like:
Mafia, MFM, ALL the Touch her and DIE vibes, Fated soulmates, and childhood friends to lovers in the dark side of romance world, then you definitely need to check out this duet.
After finishing The Lost Kings I was waiting with baited breath for the next step in Gio, Kingsley and Presley's journey. I wasn't even sure if it was going to be the 3 of them anymore, but I trusted Muñoz to take us where the story needed to go. The Broken Queen starts with Presley in Italy with Adrian. An alliance she was forced to make to save the family and those she loves. It broke my heart to not have her with the twins and for her to have a connection with a man that I thought was supposed to be the enemy. But man, was I taken for a trip! The action, the betrayal, and the trust that all took place over there had me glued to the pages. I was always on the edge of my seat and had to wonder how each puzzle piece was going to fit in the end.
"If I never see you again, then you need to chase the sun. Let it love you the way you deserve to be loved and finally embrace that fire that's been simmering in your soul that you've been too nervous to release."
But then there was Gio and Kingsley waiting back home. Because of course there would always be the twins. No matter how broken they were. They had my heart breaking and soaring all at once. Everything they did in quiet in anticipation for their queen to return had me holding out hope for a happy ending. But that happy ending came at the price of many surprising and heartbreaking deaths and a whole lot of betrayal. In fact, there is one particular scene that had my mouth on the floor. Muñoz went THERE and shocked the crap out of me. But what transpired between the twins and Presley because of this? Really brought their whole chaotic storm to Presley's feet and we get to see the different strength and love each of them carried.
The Broken Queen surprised me and had me totally enraptured with the story. From the love story to a story of family and community, you will get to experience it all. I loved seeing the strength that Presley carried in this story, but also how she still held on to her past to survive. Gio and King were still important to this overall journey, but I liked seeing how their goal to bring her home evolved after tragedy and how that changed them all. The tension between the 3 of them was like a loaded cannon. You are just waiting for the bomb to explode and not sure where the shrapnel will all land. But Ashley did everything with care and had these characters evolving for better or worse within the world they were brought up in.
"Your heart was split in two, and we've never given it back to you. We might have broken it, but you were never in possession of it again."
Like I said before, I'm not sure how I expected this story to come together and be brought full circle, but I was given EVERYTHING. A chaotic mess of strength, hurt, love, deceit and at the end of the day, it was about family and protecting what was always there. Love between 3 people that were fated from the beginning. And dang it, it was hot!
If you like:
Mafia, MFM, ALL the Touch her and DIE vibes, Fated soulmates, and childhood friends to lovers in the dark side of romance world, then you definitely need to check out this duet.
November 12, 2025
✨ 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 ✨
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝘂ñ𝗼𝘇
𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙽𝚘𝚟. 𝟽𝚝𝚑, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 — 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚠!
Thank you so much to @ashley_munozauthor & @hambright_pr for the eARC copy of this book! 🫶🏼
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🌿 completed duet
⭐️ MFM romance
🌿 enemies to lovers
⭐️ found family
🌿 mafia/cartel
⭐️ touch her & ☠️
🌿 open door romance
⭐️ multiple POV
𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: I don’t think the author could have created a better ending than with this book to complete the Rake Forge duet! This one has so much suspense that kept me on my toes right from the get go. This one picks up exactly where the first book ended. The female rage that comes out of Presley is long overdue & I loved how she came out swinging in this one. Presley is sick and tired of being used & manipulated to benefit others. The way she rises above & takes things into her own hands was truly inspiring. Not to mention she has not one but two brothers who are hopelessly in love with her. They had to rebuild the trust since they hurt her terribly in the first book. The things that both Gio & Kingston do for Queen Presley was so sweet. Kingston is very broody & grumpy & shows his affection in a different way. He argues & is stubborn but the love he has for Presley is so strong. Gio is more on the softer side & is all about the grand gestures. I mean, this man buys her highland cows because she loves them! This one was very emotional & did make me get some tears in my eyes at times. Presley’s journey through grief wasn’t linear but I loved how the twins put aside their pride & were truly there for her through it all. I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝘂ñ𝗼𝘇
𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙽𝚘𝚟. 𝟽𝚝𝚑, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 — 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚠!
Thank you so much to @ashley_munozauthor & @hambright_pr for the eARC copy of this book! 🫶🏼
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🌿 completed duet
⭐️ MFM romance
🌿 enemies to lovers
⭐️ found family
🌿 mafia/cartel
⭐️ touch her & ☠️
🌿 open door romance
⭐️ multiple POV
𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: I don’t think the author could have created a better ending than with this book to complete the Rake Forge duet! This one has so much suspense that kept me on my toes right from the get go. This one picks up exactly where the first book ended. The female rage that comes out of Presley is long overdue & I loved how she came out swinging in this one. Presley is sick and tired of being used & manipulated to benefit others. The way she rises above & takes things into her own hands was truly inspiring. Not to mention she has not one but two brothers who are hopelessly in love with her. They had to rebuild the trust since they hurt her terribly in the first book. The things that both Gio & Kingston do for Queen Presley was so sweet. Kingston is very broody & grumpy & shows his affection in a different way. He argues & is stubborn but the love he has for Presley is so strong. Gio is more on the softer side & is all about the grand gestures. I mean, this man buys her highland cows because she loves them! This one was very emotional & did make me get some tears in my eyes at times. Presley’s journey through grief wasn’t linear but I loved how the twins put aside their pride & were truly there for her through it all. I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
November 6, 2025
4.5⭐️
This duology conclusion is an emotional rollercoaster that earns every single one of its stars. I cycled through anger, frustration, shock, tears, more tears, and a certain "hot and bothered" feeling more times than I can count. It’s angsty as hell and I ate it up.
Completed Duet
Love Triangle
Twin Brothers Obsessed
Touch Her & 💀
Enemies to Lovers
MFM
Mafia/Cartel
Groveling
Burn the world down for her
King and Gio had serious amends to make after The Lost Kings (book 1), and honestly, I wasn't sure they could pull it off. Here, they had me furious one moment and swooning the next, which speaks volumes about how complex and compelling their characters are.
Presley's evolution from book one to book two — from a weapon used by others into a purposeful, take charge Queen — was incredible too.
The lies, betrayals, and plot twists in this book kept me on the edge of my seat while my heart shattered right along with Presley’s over and over.
What makes this story unforgettable is the extraordinary bond these three share. Presley was molded to destroy, but King and Gio gave her a life worth living. The possessiveness of the twins ignites every page, yet beneath the steam lies genuine healing through forgiveness. This story is action-packed, wildly emotional, and explores obsession and soul-deep connections with raw honesty.
The latter third of the book left me a little breathless in the best possible way. I already miss these characters, which is always the mark of something special.
Thanks so much to Ashley for this arc and for having me on your team!
This duology conclusion is an emotional rollercoaster that earns every single one of its stars. I cycled through anger, frustration, shock, tears, more tears, and a certain "hot and bothered" feeling more times than I can count. It’s angsty as hell and I ate it up.
Completed Duet
Love Triangle
Twin Brothers Obsessed
Touch Her & 💀
Enemies to Lovers
MFM
Mafia/Cartel
Groveling
Burn the world down for her
King and Gio had serious amends to make after The Lost Kings (book 1), and honestly, I wasn't sure they could pull it off. Here, they had me furious one moment and swooning the next, which speaks volumes about how complex and compelling their characters are.
Presley's evolution from book one to book two — from a weapon used by others into a purposeful, take charge Queen — was incredible too.
The lies, betrayals, and plot twists in this book kept me on the edge of my seat while my heart shattered right along with Presley’s over and over.
What makes this story unforgettable is the extraordinary bond these three share. Presley was molded to destroy, but King and Gio gave her a life worth living. The possessiveness of the twins ignites every page, yet beneath the steam lies genuine healing through forgiveness. This story is action-packed, wildly emotional, and explores obsession and soul-deep connections with raw honesty.
The latter third of the book left me a little breathless in the best possible way. I already miss these characters, which is always the mark of something special.
Thanks so much to Ashley for this arc and for having me on your team!
November 21, 2025
Rake Forge Royals duet is complete.
"You don't just encourage love, baby you demand it with each breath you take."
I knew at the end of The Lost Kings this story was going be a wild ride, that shit was going to hit the fan and be intense. BUT. DAMN... the conclusion of this duet was all consuming. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for what was coming next time after time. My jaw was on the floor multiple times. So many twists of secrets and beytral unraveled. Bonds were tested. Hearts shattered. Raw emotional feelings layed bare. Strength prevails. Ashley gave us this beautifully written emotional love story.
My heart broke for Presley as she undoubtedly had her life flipped upside down on several occasions. Her strength amazed me. She is the definition of a badass. The twins, King and Gio, proved themselves time and again in different ways they will absolutely burn the world to the ground for their queen. Thier love truly holds no bounds. I enjoyed watching the twins in their own ways make amends for their past actions in different ways and the dynamic of bonds Presley has with both the twins both by themselves and together. Which brings me to the spice between them it was blazing hot 🔥 in the best way.
Their journey was not an easy one. It was hard fought after everything they have endured together being able to find forgiveness and healing. They absolutely deserve their happily ever after.
This story will be one that sticks with me for some time. Thank you so much for the arc opportunity in exchange for my honest review.
"You don't just encourage love, baby you demand it with each breath you take."
I knew at the end of The Lost Kings this story was going be a wild ride, that shit was going to hit the fan and be intense. BUT. DAMN... the conclusion of this duet was all consuming. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for what was coming next time after time. My jaw was on the floor multiple times. So many twists of secrets and beytral unraveled. Bonds were tested. Hearts shattered. Raw emotional feelings layed bare. Strength prevails. Ashley gave us this beautifully written emotional love story.
My heart broke for Presley as she undoubtedly had her life flipped upside down on several occasions. Her strength amazed me. She is the definition of a badass. The twins, King and Gio, proved themselves time and again in different ways they will absolutely burn the world to the ground for their queen. Thier love truly holds no bounds. I enjoyed watching the twins in their own ways make amends for their past actions in different ways and the dynamic of bonds Presley has with both the twins both by themselves and together. Which brings me to the spice between them it was blazing hot 🔥 in the best way.
Their journey was not an easy one. It was hard fought after everything they have endured together being able to find forgiveness and healing. They absolutely deserve their happily ever after.
This story will be one that sticks with me for some time. Thank you so much for the arc opportunity in exchange for my honest review.
November 1, 2025
✨𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌✨
📖: The Broken Queen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘺𝘦𝘴. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴.”
In this explosive conclusion to the duology, we watch hearts shatter and carefully laid plans unravel.
Presley faces difficult decisions and wavers in her resolve. Will she become buried beneath the grief, betrayal, and secrets?
Tropes:
✅ Completed Duet
💔 Love Triangle
👥 Twin Brothers Obsessed
⚔️ Touch Her & 💀
⚔️ Enemies to Lovers
🔺 MFM
💰 M@fia/C@rtel
🧎🏻 Groveling
🔥 Burn the world down for her
Presley was always meant to be protected while being forged into a weapon and pawn. She’s lethal but her heart is fragile. Now, she’s torn between the men who carved themselves into her heart and her mission.
The author explores the infatuation, obsession, and soul-deep connections that can never be severed. Caught between longstanding feuds and shifting alliances, Presley must forge her own path. Does the path include Kingston and Gio?
The groveling and possessiveness of the twins set my heart on fire. But everyone’s wounds run deep. I loved seeing these characters find healing through forgiveness and with each other.
The Broken Queen is an action-packed, emotionally gripping, and steamy conclusion to the duology!
So grateful to the author and Hambright PR for the review copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.
📖: The Broken Queen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘺𝘦𝘴. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴.”
In this explosive conclusion to the duology, we watch hearts shatter and carefully laid plans unravel.
Presley faces difficult decisions and wavers in her resolve. Will she become buried beneath the grief, betrayal, and secrets?
Tropes:
✅ Completed Duet
💔 Love Triangle
👥 Twin Brothers Obsessed
⚔️ Touch Her & 💀
⚔️ Enemies to Lovers
🔺 MFM
💰 M@fia/C@rtel
🧎🏻 Groveling
🔥 Burn the world down for her
Presley was always meant to be protected while being forged into a weapon and pawn. She’s lethal but her heart is fragile. Now, she’s torn between the men who carved themselves into her heart and her mission.
The author explores the infatuation, obsession, and soul-deep connections that can never be severed. Caught between longstanding feuds and shifting alliances, Presley must forge her own path. Does the path include Kingston and Gio?
The groveling and possessiveness of the twins set my heart on fire. But everyone’s wounds run deep. I loved seeing these characters find healing through forgiveness and with each other.
The Broken Queen is an action-packed, emotionally gripping, and steamy conclusion to the duology!
So grateful to the author and Hambright PR for the review copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.
November 7, 2025
The Broken Queen is the second book in the Rake Forge Royals duet, and what a ride it’s been. You absolutely must read The Lost Kings first. This isn’t just a continuation, it’s the perfect conclusion to a deeply emotional, beautifully written story.
Ashley Munoz delivers a duet that’s intense, beautifully emotional, and utterly consuming. With every page, new secrets surface, hearts are tested, and the story pulls you in deeper.
Presley truly is a broken queen! My heart ached for her so many times. The strength it took for her to rise from everything that shattered her was both heartbreaking and inspiring.
I loved how each character found their own path through the pain and chaos, especially as everything started to unravel. The connection between Kingston, Gio, and Presley was everything I hoped it would be! Emotional, messy, and so full of heart. Watching their bond evolve was deeply satisfying and incredibly heartfelt.
But I will say this, there’s one thing in this duet that completely wrecked me. I won’t spoil it, but when you get there… you’ll know exactly what I mean. 😭 Please message me when you do, because I need to talk about this particular character!
And seriously, are we getting an Alex or Carter book next? Because I need it.
Ashley Munoz delivers a duet that’s intense, beautifully emotional, and utterly consuming. With every page, new secrets surface, hearts are tested, and the story pulls you in deeper.
Presley truly is a broken queen! My heart ached for her so many times. The strength it took for her to rise from everything that shattered her was both heartbreaking and inspiring.
I loved how each character found their own path through the pain and chaos, especially as everything started to unravel. The connection between Kingston, Gio, and Presley was everything I hoped it would be! Emotional, messy, and so full of heart. Watching their bond evolve was deeply satisfying and incredibly heartfelt.
But I will say this, there’s one thing in this duet that completely wrecked me. I won’t spoil it, but when you get there… you’ll know exactly what I mean. 😭 Please message me when you do, because I need to talk about this particular character!
And seriously, are we getting an Alex or Carter book next? Because I need it.
November 3, 2025
I was waiting for this book like a little kid waits for Christmas morning!
Ashley did not disappoint with this book, it’s angsty, emotional, and healing.
I have to start by saying that I rarely get emotional while I am reading a book, but this book put me through a roller coaster of emotions. It was raw, beautifully written and I loved it.
King, Gio & Presley’s story is not for the weak, I wondered how they would redeem themselves after the ending of the last book, I was happily surprised by their grovel.
King is definitely my favorite, the way his actions spoke louder than words was beautiful. This grumpy man was everything and more. Gio is the sweetest, he is genuinely obsessed with Presley and he will do anything for her.
Presley's journey in this book wasn’t easy, it only showed how strong and resilient she was. I cried with her, laughed, and cheered her on! The way she dealt with mixed emotions, being hurt, but still loving them, and trying to forgive them was real and so relatable. She is absolutely amazing.
This book is so good, this duet will always have a special place in my heart. The spice is out of this world, scorching and delicious. The plot, the characters, and the twist were amazing.
Ashley did not disappoint with this book, it’s angsty, emotional, and healing.
I have to start by saying that I rarely get emotional while I am reading a book, but this book put me through a roller coaster of emotions. It was raw, beautifully written and I loved it.
King, Gio & Presley’s story is not for the weak, I wondered how they would redeem themselves after the ending of the last book, I was happily surprised by their grovel.
King is definitely my favorite, the way his actions spoke louder than words was beautiful. This grumpy man was everything and more. Gio is the sweetest, he is genuinely obsessed with Presley and he will do anything for her.
Presley's journey in this book wasn’t easy, it only showed how strong and resilient she was. I cried with her, laughed, and cheered her on! The way she dealt with mixed emotions, being hurt, but still loving them, and trying to forgive them was real and so relatable. She is absolutely amazing.
This book is so good, this duet will always have a special place in my heart. The spice is out of this world, scorching and delicious. The plot, the characters, and the twist were amazing.
November 7, 2025
When I got left on the cliff that was The Lost Kings I was not so patiently waiting for The Broken Queen book two in this dualogy. Let me tell you I LOVE Ashley’s writing. It’s gritty, steamy and romantic all at the same time. However, this one? I’m still picking up my jaw off the floor.
The way Gio and King will burn the work to the ground for Presley is sooo good. They had a lot to make up for and they did it I. A BIG way🥰. Presley found herself and fought for what she wanted and grabbed it with both hands. You go girl!! And Scotty, ugh! I hate him SO much.
You can’t trade diamonds for stardust, can’t erase a childhood like ours, where our hearts grew together in the same garden.
This book was an addiction that I couldn’t put down and I just want more! This duet was a wild ride that frankly I don’t want to get off, but the angst, and the twists and turns that Ashley threw at me had me gasping. I highly recommend.
“Getting the chance to love you, Presley James, is quite the gift.
The way Gio and King will burn the work to the ground for Presley is sooo good. They had a lot to make up for and they did it I. A BIG way🥰. Presley found herself and fought for what she wanted and grabbed it with both hands. You go girl!! And Scotty, ugh! I hate him SO much.
You can’t trade diamonds for stardust, can’t erase a childhood like ours, where our hearts grew together in the same garden.
This book was an addiction that I couldn’t put down and I just want more! This duet was a wild ride that frankly I don’t want to get off, but the angst, and the twists and turns that Ashley threw at me had me gasping. I highly recommend.
“Getting the chance to love you, Presley James, is quite the gift.
November 14, 2025
Huge thanks to @ashley_munozauthor and @hambright_pr for the #gifted copy
This is book two in the Rake Forge Royals duet, and holy hell! WHAT A RIDE!!
For some reason, I totally slept on Ashley Munoz until this year (I know, I know), but she’s now firmly on my auto-buy list.
I devoured The Lost Kings and have been counting the days for this conclusion. And trust me, it did not disappoint.
This duet has everything I crave in a dark, addictive romance:
🔥 Forbidden love
💀 Family secrets
💣 Mafia drama
❤️🔥 Devotion that borders on obsession
“She was always ours. Ours to protect. Ours to love.” That line? It lives rent-free in my head.
The tension. The loyalty. The heartbreak.
It’s the kind of love that destroys and rebuilds in the same breath.
Ashley Munoz doesn’t just write emotion, she makes you bleed it.
If you want a story that’s as brutal as it is beautiful, where love comes wrapped in danger and every heartbeat feels like a countdown then this duet is your next obsession.
This is book two in the Rake Forge Royals duet, and holy hell! WHAT A RIDE!!
For some reason, I totally slept on Ashley Munoz until this year (I know, I know), but she’s now firmly on my auto-buy list.
I devoured The Lost Kings and have been counting the days for this conclusion. And trust me, it did not disappoint.
This duet has everything I crave in a dark, addictive romance:
🔥 Forbidden love
💀 Family secrets
💣 Mafia drama
❤️🔥 Devotion that borders on obsession
“She was always ours. Ours to protect. Ours to love.” That line? It lives rent-free in my head.
The tension. The loyalty. The heartbreak.
It’s the kind of love that destroys and rebuilds in the same breath.
Ashley Munoz doesn’t just write emotion, she makes you bleed it.
If you want a story that’s as brutal as it is beautiful, where love comes wrapped in danger and every heartbeat feels like a countdown then this duet is your next obsession.
October 27, 2025
First off so grateful to get the arc to read this book. It was everything and more for me. Litterly had me sobbing and gasping. The spice in this 🥵. The action. The mafia. The angst. The deceit and lies. The plot twists like what. Book 1 Gio and King had me pissed at them but book 2 they completely stole my heart. They would burn down an entire city for her. Watching Presley grow from book 1 to book 2 into a woman finding herself, sticking up for herself, and finally taking what she has always wanted. And keeping it.
“Your worth starting a war over. Your worth being loyal to. You don’t just encourage love baby you demand it with each breath you take. Every smile. Every time you find something that gets you excited. Your like consuming sunshine. F***ing addictive.” Ommmmgg swooning and melting.
If you love mafia romance with some spice 🥵 definitely recommend adding this to your TBR and reading it asap
“Your worth starting a war over. Your worth being loyal to. You don’t just encourage love baby you demand it with each breath you take. Every smile. Every time you find something that gets you excited. Your like consuming sunshine. F***ing addictive.” Ommmmgg swooning and melting.
If you love mafia romance with some spice 🥵 definitely recommend adding this to your TBR and reading it asap
November 13, 2025
Read this if you like:
👸🏻 MFM
👸🏻 Mafia books
👸🏻 Enemies to Lovers
👸🏻 Touch her and 💀
👸🏻 Burn the World Down for Her
👸🏻 It’s Always Been You
Ashley does it again! The Broken Queen is the second book in the Rake Forge Royals duology. When we left Gio, Kingston and Presley in book one, without giving anything away, they were not speaking and Presley had left home.
Book 2 picks up a few months later with the three of them still estranged. Most of this book is them finding their way back to each other and learning to trust and love each other again. But along the way there is betrayal, family dynamics, more heartbreak, death, broken trust, and danger. It is a nonstop ride throughout the book. The plot is excellent, the spice is spicing, and the ending was satisfying with maybe a slight door open to more?!?!?!
Since this is a duology these do need to be read in order, and both are now available and are on Kindle Unlimited.
👸🏻 MFM
👸🏻 Mafia books
👸🏻 Enemies to Lovers
👸🏻 Touch her and 💀
👸🏻 Burn the World Down for Her
👸🏻 It’s Always Been You
Ashley does it again! The Broken Queen is the second book in the Rake Forge Royals duology. When we left Gio, Kingston and Presley in book one, without giving anything away, they were not speaking and Presley had left home.
Book 2 picks up a few months later with the three of them still estranged. Most of this book is them finding their way back to each other and learning to trust and love each other again. But along the way there is betrayal, family dynamics, more heartbreak, death, broken trust, and danger. It is a nonstop ride throughout the book. The plot is excellent, the spice is spicing, and the ending was satisfying with maybe a slight door open to more?!?!?!
Since this is a duology these do need to be read in order, and both are now available and are on Kindle Unlimited.
November 18, 2025
WOAH! Ashley knows what she’s doing when it comes to angst and yearning! And this why choose was done so well.
What a perfect way to end this duet! For those who enjoyed the Ravenhood trilogy, may I introduce you to the Rake Forge Royals duet??!!
-MFM (twin brothers who share)
-Touch her and ☠️
-childhood friends to lovers to enemies to lovers
-marriage alliance (with someone else)
-mafia (she’s been trained to be a weapon)
This was the spiciest of Ashley’s books and it was 🔥. The main charters are all fairly young, so I do wish they were a bit older, but their upbringing and families being apart of the mafia/cartel makes them obviously different form the average 18-20 year olds.
4⭐️
3.5🌶️
Thank you to Ashley and team for the ARC and PR package! 💕
What a perfect way to end this duet! For those who enjoyed the Ravenhood trilogy, may I introduce you to the Rake Forge Royals duet??!!
-MFM (twin brothers who share)
-Touch her and ☠️
-childhood friends to lovers to enemies to lovers
-marriage alliance (with someone else)
-mafia (she’s been trained to be a weapon)
This was the spiciest of Ashley’s books and it was 🔥. The main charters are all fairly young, so I do wish they were a bit older, but their upbringing and families being apart of the mafia/cartel makes them obviously different form the average 18-20 year olds.
4⭐️
3.5🌶️
Thank you to Ashley and team for the ARC and PR package! 💕
November 18, 2025
Book 2 in the steamy, why-choice series from Ashley Munoz brought the same level of angst, tension and dark romance readers fell in love with in Book 1. This novel focuses more on Presley and her heart & love story, which I absolutely loved. It was still told from 3 POVs (Presley, Kingston and Gio) but the emotional focus was always on Presley, their Queen.
This series is a mafia romance, so please be prepared for violence, injuries and weapon usage. I didn't feel like events in this book were repetitive from Book 1 but rather a seamless continuation of the story, which is sometimes hard to do in a series. I found myself rooting for Presley and the brothers as they battled not only for their families safety but also their hearts.
This series is a mafia romance, so please be prepared for violence, injuries and weapon usage. I didn't feel like events in this book were repetitive from Book 1 but rather a seamless continuation of the story, which is sometimes hard to do in a series. I found myself rooting for Presley and the brothers as they battled not only for their families safety but also their hearts.
November 5, 2025
Oh my heart. This one brought allllll the feels!! Also, I’m pretty sure my jaw is STILL ON THE GROUND. Those twists?! I don’t know what Ashley put in this one, but I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I absolutely loved this one. Gio and King are hesitant to completely let Presley go, but oof is there a world of hurt between these three. They’ve always been meant to be, but they have to figure out how to actually communicate if they’re going to make a future work. I don’t want to spoil anything, so all I’ll say is this one’s got heartbreak and spice and healing and truly all the feels, and I loved both parts of this duet.
[ARC review]
[ARC review]
November 7, 2025
This was a wonderful ending to a hot and action packed duet! The Broken Queen was so emotional and spicy!! I love Presley with every fiber of my being. She is strong and bad ass. But no one will own my heart like those twins. Gio & Kingston are IT!! So dang hot. They are the reason women have 2 holes. But also fuck Scotty!
Go read this duet. It will become a favorite for you. I am so excited for what Ashley does next!
✨Read if you love✨
💀Mafia/Cartel
💀MFM
💀Groveling
💀Found family
Go read this duet. It will become a favorite for you. I am so excited for what Ashley does next!
✨Read if you love✨
💀Mafia/Cartel
💀MFM
💀Groveling
💀Found family
November 11, 2025
4.5⭐️- wow… what an ending. First off thank you Ashley for sending me this ARC. I absolutely adore Presley and the twins so much. And I’ll be totally honest… Adrian had me tearing up a few times too. This was such a great finish for this duet…it really showed such a deep side to the guys and their growth to win Presley back. Scotty can go kick rocks… my goodness I haven’t despised a character quite like I do that dude.
“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕, 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏.”
I truly loved how the way the guys love her so similarly but also so differently was shown so well. Gio always trying to be her comfort and her sunshine… Kingston always being that hardened edge and tough lover. So amazing.
“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕, 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏.”
I truly loved how the way the guys love her so similarly but also so differently was shown so well. Gio always trying to be her comfort and her sunshine… Kingston always being that hardened edge and tough lover. So amazing.
November 8, 2025
Wow. This conclusion definitely had some unexpected turns. Some did not entirely shock me. The blurb mentions a body dropped off on the front step of the family home. Definitely was not who I expected. The mafia and cartel continues to cause turmoil. Presley learns who cannot be trusted and who she can lean on. Her resilience was put to the test more than once. The Broken Queen was one of those books I could not put down!
November 8, 2025
Arc review- 4.5 ⭐️’s- Ashley Munoz did it again with the second book in the Rake Forge Royals series! I am loving this MFM twin-mafia trope, and this installment had me hooked just as much as book one. The spice level is off the charts, and Presley, Gio, and Kingston absolutely delivered. Their chemistry, tension, and connection kept me glued to the page.
If you’re into steamy mafia romances with addictive characters and high-heat moments, I highly recommend diving into this series!
If you’re into steamy mafia romances with addictive characters and high-heat moments, I highly recommend diving into this series!
November 18, 2025
The Rake Forge Royals duet is officially complete! This was a journey and I’m so happy they all got the ending they deserved. I loved seeing Presley find herself, and the things the guys did for her were nothing less than swoon worthy. It’s hard to go into great detail without spoiling much up the plot especially for book two!
The connections between all of Ashley’s series makes this even more perfect because they truly all connect so perfectly and I loved seeing everyone and who this world wrapped up with this duet.
Starting with the Rake Forge University before this definitely gave me an in and so much back story on this series and I highly recommend picking those up too!
Read if you love:
⭐️ MFM
🌌 Touch Her and 💀
⭐️ Love Triangle
🌌Forbidden
⭐️ Twin Brothers
🌌Mafia
November 8, 2025
1. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 • Just shredding those heartstrings this time around, Ms. Muñoz. You know that tight, agonizing feeling you get in your chest when your heart must be on the verge of actually breaking. That’s it. The emotions are on high, so be ready!
2. 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 • This is truly the strongest bond throughout this duology. And not only their own families but the bond that the two families have to one another. Through thick and thin, they have each other’s backs and it added a sense of togetherness that amplified the storyline.
3. 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 • I’m here to tell you that the smut factor ante has been upped in this one. Unless my senses have dulled from Ashley’s other books. You’re gonna be feeling the heat and stripping your clothes off before you even realize what happened.
4. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 • At the heart of everything, the truest emotion is love. As difficult as it is for Presley, Gio, and Kingston, they are all aware that what they have together is simply necessary. It may not be traditional, but it’s what they are.
5. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 • I was all over the place…laughing, crying, lusting, you name it - I hit it. Ashley hit the nail on the head with this duology. It is definitely a unique storyline and a high recommendation from me to you!
November 15, 2025
Literally obsessed with Gio and King. Presley is one of my favorite FMCs by Ashley to date. The family dynamic, the longing, the angst, the spice. The way these men love. this. woman. 👏🏼 It truly couldn’t have been done any better.
The way Ashley Munoz tells a story is simply amazing. Every single thing I read by her gets better and better and this duet was no different.
The way Ashley Munoz tells a story is simply amazing. Every single thing I read by her gets better and better and this duet was no different.
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