Destruction

Bonetti Bastards #1

by Chelle Rose

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust…

The Religious Trauma. Revenge. Destruction.

My father, the prophet, preaches about the blood of Christ, but it’s a different blood that coats his hands.
Now that I’m no longer the broken girl on her knees praying for salvation, I’m on a path of vengeance against him and the rest of our revolting line.
They were once my family. Now they are my enemies.
And the men, they underestimate women.
Underestimate me.
But I am death. Forged by my father and his sins.
Their deaths, my resurrection.
Their destruction, my rebirth.
Because the only way for me to live is for all of them to die.

The Bonetti Lost. Obsession. Harbor.
We watch as she ends lives.
We watch her when she thinks she’s alone.
We are always there, in the darkness, waiting…
Waiting for the perfect time to claim what’s ours, our Heathen, our sanctuary,
Our little killer who will burn the world around her.
And if she’s not careful, she will succumb to the flames that follow her.
But we will save her.
And she will learn once again to…
Obey.
Worship.
And serve.
But only us. Only ever us.

Destruction is the first book in the Bonetti Bastards series, a spinoff of Lunatic and Bonetti Brothers, and is for an 18+ audience as it contains scenes that might not be suitable for all readers.

Genres: Dark Romance, Adult, Why Choose

303 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 17, 2026

About the author

I hate talking about myself. I'm awkward AF and write super spicy books with twisty plots. Most of my books are dark romance so always check the content warnings!

Reviews

[Becky Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

PLEASE CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.. THAT BEING SAID, I LOVED THIS BOOK!!

Noooooo........ This book took me on a ride. I literally almost threw my phone on the last page. The cliffhanger of all cliffhangers totally threw me and devastated me! I need the next book pronto please @chellerosedarkromance

This book follows MMC's Carter, Knox, and Killian who are brothers Carter cannot stand the physical touch of anyone due to what he went through for years as a young boy and when he meets the FMC Heather he finds a purpose to stay in this world. Heather also is dealing with major issues from her childhood and is getting her revenge on those who wronged her when Carter meets her.

Carter and Knox fall for Heather, but their brother Killian refuses to let her in because he is worried that her being with them is going to create the Destruction of all of them.

This book had me totally engulfed in the story. I cried when reading about what Carter and Heather have been through and are living with. Killian fights to help him get out his rage, and he has taken his big brother duties to heart!

This book ends in a MAJOR CLIFFHANGER that destroyed me and almost my phone. Thank you @chellerosedarkromance for giving me the opportunity to read and review this e-arc. I cannot wait to hear this in audio and get my hands on the next book in this series!

Quotes:
“Why do you give me such a hard time?” I ask as she starts a fast walk on the treadmill. “Because you’re a dick.” I laugh at her usual response, but I’m not buying it. “Try again, Killer.”
“I like our dynamic, as hostile as it might be. Knox and Carter treat me like I’m something precious. You’re the only one who gets it.”

“I like our dynamic, as hostile as it might be. Knox and Carter treat me like I’m something precious. You’re the only one who gets it.”

“This woman you hate so much saved my fucking life.
I watched her take control of her trauma and punish the people responsible for it. I wanted to live to see her thrive. Without her, I wouldn’t be here. Heather saved me.”

Story: 6⭐️
Characters: 6⭐️
Spice: 4🌶️
HEA: No, this ends on a major cliffhanger that will make you want to throw your phone/book/kindle!

[Nini · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️
I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!

review coming soon...

omggg that ending what the hell!!!!

[SinfulReadsByV · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spice 🫦 🫦 🫦 🫦

Heathen, aka Heather-I loved the nickname, by the way. It was absolute perfection for her. UGH, this poor girl went through some serious sh!t. WTH!  She’s flawed, fierce, and determined, and I loved both her good and her bad. Killian, you little handsome fudger 😆, had me wanting to smack him upside the head through some chapters. Knox, right from the start… heeeeyyyy, how you doing 👀. Carter has all kinds of things going on, but he was that imperfect-perfect MC that just works.Did I mention they’re triplets? Sooooo yummy. This spoke straight to my why-choose heart 😉. The trauma bonds, the unaliving, the world-building, and of course the naughty moments were laid out like a perfect recipe that kept me flipping pages nonstop, needing to know what happens. Chapter 65… oh my. And that cliffhanger? It hurts 😭😭😭😭😭. Definitely check the content warnings before going in, because this one has all kinds of heavy stuff.

*Multiple POV’s
*Cliffhanger
*Assassin FMC
*Triplets just for her

[Sam Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review

Destruction by Chelle Rose
Book 1 in the Bonetti Brothers Series.

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️

"Killian is fury, while Carter is love. Knox is consent and safety. If ever I were made to choose between Knox and Carter, i don't think I could.

As with all Chelle books please be aware of triggers in this book.

In this book we meet Heather who we first met in Lunatic as a patient in the Wellard Asylum. This is her story along with the Bonetti triplets, Carter, Knox and Killian. Carter has had trauma of his own. I absolutely adore him, I see his struggles (he can't stand physical touch) due to childhood trauma. He went through things that his brothers are not fully aware of. He struggles but then he sees Heather and sees someone who sees him. Heather sees different things in each of the brothers, they all make her whole.

Heather has vengeance in mind she needs to finish the cult. Carter and Knox i loved, I thought Killian is a total arsehole.

I can't believe we are left on a cliffhanger, omg, I was screaming. It has left me devastated. Hopefully Killian will redeem himself. I have questions that need answering that I hope are answered in book 2, which I need ASAP.

Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your team @chellerosedarkromanceauthor. As always Chelle goes there with the storylines but always does an incredible job with the triggers. I can't wait for more.

[Kaylee Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I immediately was pulled in with this book. It absolutely should have been an all day read but unfortunately life happened a few days and it took me three days to finish. Right away you learn about Heathers upbringing and get a glimpse at some of the horrible things that happened to her. Which is why the brothers keep seeing her leave people all over their woods. Of course they all like her but Carter is obsessed. So he follows her and brings her back with him. Carter can’t be touched due to his past trauma so they’re perfect together. Knox helps Carter and Heather be together where she can touch Knox. Spice level was fantastic. Dark romance was fantastic. And then you have Killian. He spent so long being the protector and not wanting her around but inside he did want her. I 100% didn’t see the ending coming! I received this as an arc but this is my honest opinion. I’ve read so many of Chelle Roses books and I swear they just keep getting better!

[Eli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book: the dynamic between the characters is incredible. The sexual tension, the personalities of the triplets… OMG!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

I have to admit that my favorite character is Carter. I have a soft spot for characters with deep emotional scars who struggle with significant psychological burdens. Everything he had to endure and survive has turned him into a deeply broken man who can’t tolerate even the slightest human touch.

Killian plays the role of the tough one, the unshakable protector of his family, but deep down he also longs for companionship and connection. And Knox, so sweet and caring—feels like the balance that holds them all together.

The ending was torture, I was practically biting my knuckles! I’m eagerly waiting for the next book.

I highly recommend this one. It has spice, tension, plenty of dark elements, intense emotions, and a variety of trigger warnings for readers with more questionable tastes 😉😁.

The author truly delivered a ten-star read. 🌟

[Jojobean_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Respectfully Chelle... WHAT THE F*CK WAS THAT ENDING!?!?!?

Thank you for allowing me to ARC read this. The way you connected this story and followed it on from The Wellard Asylum series was great.
My poor baby Carter 😭 I loved the dynamic between the brother and Heather. But now I am sat here like... wtf happens next and why do I have to wait for it. This better be some sick twisted trick cuz that cannot possibly be the end 🥹


The entire cult storyline was amazing and if you havent read The Wellard Asylum series or any of The Bonetti Brothers series you absolutely need to!

[Kammie Dickerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Destruction by Chelle Rose definitely lived up to this name from start to finish! This book is full of delicious spice, constant banter, raw honesty, sacrifice, and a bada** FMC! On top of this you get a FMC presented three ruthless brothers that will be her savors and yet possibly her undoing in more ways than one! Heather, our FMC, is a wild card because one moment she can be sweet as pie and in the same second the most unhinged person in the room! Despite all her trauma she is a warrior that will forge on until she completes her mission. Then you have the three Bonetti Triplet MMCs, Killian, Knox, and Carter who are even more unhinged and mean serious business. As I said before they could be Heather’s undoing and yet she maybe their undoing in the same respect! Just when you think this story will end one way you get thrown for a loop with a banger of cliffhanger! I NEED book 2 now! Fingers crossed this book 1 gets an audiobook!!!!

[Sammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was the lucky person to get this book as an arc!!

Chelle Rose, you did it again!
I fell in love with every character the history of Carter was heart breaking and what happened to him.
Knoxx and Killian having to deal with the after math of what happened to him, and all three of them having to endure what their father did to their mother!

Heather's childhood was tramatic! but the way her and Carter bonded over seeing there own trauma in eachother was... was... well I just don't have words.

All three men provided a safe and secure environment. And they all provided something different for her, she felt safe, and loved in the way she never had growing up. They all bonded with her differently, and well Killian being the a****** he was, she still wore him down in the end.

Her father, well don't get me started on it.....

but that cliffhanger!!!! ahhh I need more of this story.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

love love love it. I love how each brother brings something different. it took me a while to work out how it fitted with previous books but when it did I was like o now I understand so much more. I love how they all interact with eachother and bring something to the relationship. I like how the FMC interacts differently with each brother. the turmoil in the book was something else. the MMC's all work differently but amazing. when they are together it's lovely. the spice was spicy. I couldn't put the book down. I love it. I had to take a small break at the end cos WHAT THE HELL???!!!!!

[Em Yardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why am I like this?

Chelle. GIRL. Once again, you’ve grabbed my emotions, shaken them violently, and laughed while I cried. Zero disappointment detected. 👏

Meet Heather aka Heathen (10/10 nickname, no notes). This poor woman has been put through the emotional equivalent of being hit by a bus… that’s on fire… driven by trauma. She’s flawed, fierce, and fueled by vengeance, and I loved every messy second of her. When she snaps back with lines like,

“Oh, I’m so sorry, Killian. I guess my kidnapper forgot my backpack filled with my fucking clothes.”
I knew she was my people.

Now let’s talk about the Bonetti triplets because WOW, Chelle really said why choose (I certainly won’t chose) and meant it.

🖤Killian: handsome asshole. Sir, respectfully, I wanted to fight you in several chapters.

🖤Knox: immediately had me like heeeeyyyyy. Consent king. Safety king. Green-flag menace.

🖤Carter: the soft, broken, imperfect-perfect MC who absolutely wrecked me. Touch-averse, trauma-laden, and somehow still devastatingly romantic. When he says,

“You are pure perfection, Little Heathen…”
I simply blacked out.

Heather sees something different in each of them, and together they make her whole. Or as the book perfectly sums up:

“Killian is fury, while Carter is love. Knox is consent and safety.”
WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE 😭

The trauma bonding? Immaculate.
The unaliving? Abundant.
The world-building? Dark and addictive.
The spice? Served exactly when needed.
And the pacing? Had me flipping pages like my life depended on it.
Also, this line lives rent-free in my head:

“They’re either going to fuck their way into the other’s heart or die trying.”
Honestly? Same.

And let’s not forget that cliffhanger. RUDE. PERSONAL. EMOTIONALLY DAMAGING. The kind that leaves you staring at the wall while the words

“We don’t forgive those who betray us. Ever.”
echo in your head like a threat, a promise, and a warning all at once. Absolute betrayal. I am not okay.

⚠️ CHECK. YOUR. DAMN. TRIGGER. WARNINGS. This book goes hard and doesn’t hold your hand but if you like dark romance, morally grey men, trauma, vengeance, and triplets (did I mention they’re identical triplets? so yummy), then buckle up.

Chelle Rose really said destruction and meant me. 💀📖

[Michelle Frater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Heathen. Tesoro. Killer. Those are the names Heather earns in the eyes of the Bonetti brothers, but killer isn’t just a label. It’s her calling. Heather exists to hunt down those who hide their cruelty behind God’s name, men who prey on the innocent the same way they once preyed on her. One by one, she sends them off to meet the deity they believe excuses their sins. But the man she truly wants dead is her father—the Prophet, their leader. Heather thinks she’s invisible, but she’s not. The Bonetti brothers are watching as she kills and casually dumps bodies behind their joint. Killian is irritated and worried her extracurricular activities will bring heat down on their own illegal operations. Knox, on the other hand, is fascinated by her methods, her fearlessness, her darkness. And then there’s Carter. Carter feels her. He recognizes the damage, the shared trauma, the unmistakable pull of two broken souls who’ve survived hell (trauma bond, anyone?). What Heather and Carter have endured is genuinely heartbreaking. Carter’s demons manifest as an aversion to touch, while Heather’s take the form of a full-blown avenging angel. And honestly? Once you hear her story, you can’t help but cheer her on. Their meet-cute, if you can call it that, is wildly unconventional, but Heather quickly forms deep bonds with Carter and Knox. Killian, meanwhile, is an absolute jerk. He’s determined to get rid of her as fast as possible, and for most of the book you’ll probably loathe him for how he treats her. Yes, his motivation is protecting his brothers, but it’s hard to believe he’s truly that blind to Carter’s fixation on Heather. Carter practically spells it out, and still Killian makes a choice that will change all their lives forever. Heather may be a little unhinged, but she’s fierce, determined, and impossible not to love. I adored the way she respected Carter’s boundaries, and how Knox fit seamlessly into their ménage à trois when Carter couldn’t be touched. The care, consent, and emotional nuance there were beautifully done. That said… while I sympathized deeply with Heather and Carter’s trauma, the book left me with some trauma of my own thanks to that unexpected cliffhanger. Seriously, Chelle—how could you. You can't end a book like that and expect us to just wait patiently. We need to know what happens next. RIGHT. NOW.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lara Loves Lit · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one ripped my heart out and stomped on it, but I will take the emotional damage any time for this type of read. I fell hard for Carter, Knox and Killian, and their relationship with the murderous Heather, aka K1ller.

📚What’s it about?

As Heather seeks revenge on the prophet (her father) and his disciples, she ends up attracting the attention of the Bonetti Bastards by dumping her bodies on their property. When Carter decides she would be safest with them, he takes her and decides she’s not going anywhere. Once they agree to help her, she allows herself to experience things she had never before from being cared about to pleasured in bed. The eldest brother Killian believes she will destroy his family, so he is determined she has to go no matter how much it will hurt his brothers.

💭My Thoughts:

Heather’s character is traumatized from years of abuse and cult programming, and it broke my heart how much she craved the attention and praise from the brothers. The brothers come with their own trauma and all of them are bonded by it. Although criminal, dark characters, they are written in a way that I cared about all of them. Even if I wanted to smack Killian on several occasions!

The story itself is well constructed and starts off with tension and suspense that doesn’t let up until the climatic end. If you love a dark romance where everyone is morally grey to pitch black, has tons of suspense and delivers sizzling spice add this to your TBR! Be sure to check the CW.

Thank you to the author and Book Sirens for the early copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

~Arc Review~
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

"When we look in a mirror, we see ourselves, flaws and all. The woman in front of me reflects the pain I know so well, but there's something else. A light in the dark night. Beauty in the most grotesque place."

♡This book was everything my dark twisted heart desires & I need more IMMEDIATELY! Chelle is your tear jar full because I have an offering to add to it! There's just something about a broken MC that is trying their best to heal something they didnt break that does me in! This book played with my emotions in every way possible & of course I'm over here begging for more once again because lets face it, if Chelle writes it then I'm reading it.

Bad AF FMC's fueled by trauma & rage are my absolute favorite. Heather AKA Heathen is everything you could want in an FMC & I can't wait to see her story unfold even further. I fell in love with morally grey triplets & you will not make me pick a favorite! Killian, Knox, & Carter have made it to my top-tier MMC list EQUALLY! Chelle took 3 completely different men with very different pasts & made me fall in love with them like they were one person. I'm honestly still flabbergasted by this story and like I said above I NEED MORE!

If you loved the Bonetti Brothers look no further because the Bonetti Bastards (TRIPLETS!!) have arrived...good luck picking a favorite! Please take the trigger warnings in this book seriously because this was a wild ride that is just beginning!♡

~As Always Happy Reading~

[Sarah Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh I'm so happy to get Heather's story. After lunatic, I wanted to know Heather story so bad. And now I get it. After those first couple chapters no wonder why she has so much hatred for her family. This story does have a lot of smut, my only issue is after everything she explained with what happened to her in her backstory and coming from Wellay asylum, I expected her to have kind of more of a delay or like have more worries with having sex. It was kind of like it skimmed over that and she after a couple chapters was okay with it other than being tied down. Which makes sense, but I felt like it just needed a little bit more of like explaining and them making her more comfortable with having sex. Other than that I thought the book was great. Because you got to see how Killian, Knox, and Carter were all acting with Heather. Now hearing about Carter's backstory, it was so terrible and sad I wanted to cry. Because I have a child at that age and I can't picture that happening to them. Since they do explain certain scenes please read the trigger warning, and there is one chapter that the author does put a warning before. So there is a warning in there to tell you. But man the way the book ended I'm just like what why, wait what's going on? Okay I thought I need to know what happens now when is book 2 coming? I just need book two to figure out what the heck just happened because I'm so pissed and lost I didn't expect that to happen!!! If you read lunatic or the bonetti brother books from this author. You should read this one!

[Elodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Religious trauma. Found family. Why choose. Revenge. Strong fmc. Devoted mmc's... what can I say. This book had it all.

Heather is a survivor. I already loved her after meeting her in Lunatic. But she's become one of my all time favorite fmc's. She's strong, takes no shit and won't hesitate to stand her ground when she needs to.

Knox, Killian and Carter, the brothers, are a perfect mix of control, possession, care, and love.

Carter's obsession with Heather leads to all their lives intertwining in the best way. When he decided Heather was his, nothing could stand in his way. Not even hos brothers.

The tension in this boo!!!! Especially between Killian and Heather. Hate fvcking at its best.

This book reminded me of the saying "hurt people hurt people." All of them are hurting, going through their own trauma and trying to deal in their own way.

I love that Heather is just as ruthless as the brothers!! She's like a whole team of bastards all on her own.

The ending broke me. I was in tears and re read twice to make sure I hadn't imagined what happened. I will be needing book two because that cliffie is brutal. I can't wait to see where Possession takes us.

Special mention to Knox Bonetti who is the mmc to beat this year. PER-FEC-TION. 👌🤌🧎‍♀️

MIND YOUR TRIGGERS. This IS a Chelle Rose book, so the ride to the hea will be bumpy and filled with trauma.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trauma and vengeance lead her to three sexy psychos

This book was a wild ride except the roller coaster ran out of track and left us careening off the edge desperate to know what happens next. Thanks a lot Chelle.

Heather has been through the worst imaginable at the hands of her family and the cult they hide under religious guises. Now that she us free she is taking out the trash that is still hurting young girls. However, she has left many bodies in her wake.

The Bonetti triplets are definitely morally and need to discover who is leaving messes they have been cleaning up. These brothers have had their trauma but nine more than Carter.

Carter went through years of torture that has left him unable to be touched. Until he found himself obsessed with this little heathen that has been leaving a trail of bodies behind her. She is a stunning creature that he needs to know more about so he does what a tone would do. He tranquilizers and takes her home.

The oldest (barely) brother has taken the father roll and hates this woman who has his brothers doing all sorts of unexpected things. Unortunately or fortunately hate and want are a thin line.

This book grabbed me and took all the emotions and wrapped them all up leaving me desperate for more. This is dark (really dark so check your triggers) and spicy. I finished this and was searching for more pages because now all those emotions are whirling around with no clue what destruction will be found next.

[Mae Thorne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to get the chance to read more of Chelle Rose and continue with more on in the Bonetti universe!

I liked Heather in Lunatic and I loved her in Destruction! Her fierceness and determination to get revenge and free those trapped in a place she once called home really stuck with me. While she's with Bonetti bartards, Killian, Carter & Knox, seeing a more vulnerable side to her just shows how much of a caring and sane person she really is in my opinion.

Poor Carter, with the pain he was dealt and still having to endure. While I want to hug him, I know he'd insteadly unalive me. Chelle bringing in a condition which one fears being touch, how excruciating. Despite he ailment, his obsession with his 'Little Heathen' is stronger. The way he understands Heather is sweet.

Knox, a playboy who loves racing. He brought the dark humour and cheekiness to the group. Helping support Carter and sharing intimate moments with Heather. He brought assurence and the physical touch his Teroro needed. It is very taboo and I enjoyed it immensely!

And then there's Killian. To say I hated him would be an understatement, he enraged me! While I understood the need to protect his brothers but the cost at which he did was brutal. The tension between him and Heather was undeniably poignant.

I am super eager for Possession, book two!

[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Destruction’ is one of the best books I’ve read all year. Through Chelle Rose’s writing, I was transported into the story of Heather, Knox, Carter, and Killian to bear witness to every high and every low of their lives. Killian was a swinging Richard for 3/4 of the book. Things finally looked like they were looking up when the CLIFFHANGER hit. That cliffhanger is extremely difficult to stomach—I pray book 2 comes sooner rather than later.

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Killian
✨Knox
✨Carter
FMC:
✨Heather
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨cliffhanger, to be continued
Series:
✨Book 1 of Bonetti Bastards
Tropes:
👉dark romance
👉why choose
👉touch her and ☠️
👉kindred souls
👉morally black MMCs
👉morally black FMC
Triggers: 📌 Please see author’s website for complete trigger list, as it is extensive. 📌
💥HUGE triggers for child abuse, incest of all sorts here
💥18+
💥sex, religious object usage, bondage,
💥profanity
💥violence, torture, gore
💥death, suicidal ideation, murder
💥religious fanaticism
💥stalking
💥betrayal
💥psychological - Haphephobia, self harm, ptsd,
Burn Speed:
✨fast
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 1/2
✨MF
✨MFM

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Wilmalys · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨️ARC REVIEW✨️

Killian, Knox and Carter Bonetti 🔥

They were all equally perfect. They all had a special trait I need more of. Killian was the protector, he was broody and intense. Knox was the glue, he was fun and mischievous and Carter was the sweetest one, he was caring guarded.

Heather was for sure a heathen, lol. She was chaos and adventure wrapped in a tiny trauma package. She was exactly what the triplets needed. And that cliffy was rude and the edging is terrible. I need the next book soon 😔

The chemistry and tension between all these characters!!! 🧎🏽‍♀️🥵 daddy Killian was a loveable ahole while Knox was all about consent and satisfaction and sweet Carter just wanted to get over his touch aversion to be with Heather freely, but his trauma made it so freaking hard. He absolutely has my heart ❤️‍🩹

Heather was such a boss, she took vengeance in her hands and she was perfect. I cant wait to see her back in action. I know Killian will be groveling for a while but I cant wait to have them back together!!!

As always, make sure to look at the TWs before diving in, this book is dark and twisted but worth every tear, scream and smile!!!

[Nasi · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all before you start with reading check the Trigger Warning. Childhood trauma, religious trauma, found family, why choose, revenge and a lot more.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.75)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️½

Overall, it wasn’t bad at all. The story is fast-paced and filled with trauma bonding and plenty of smut. At the beginning, though, I struggled a bit to get into Heather, Killian, Knox, and Carter’s story because I couldn’t really feel the chemistry between them.

After several chapters, I started to enjoy it a lot more. As the story unfolds, you can clearly see that the brothers are a strong mix of possessiveness, care, and love. Their differences balance each other well, and together they create an intense and compelling dynamic with Heather. Heather is a survivor on her own, but with them, she feels complete.

Killian about Carter & Heather:
💥𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒖𝒎𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅. 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅, 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉—𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.💥

One last thing—what even was that ending?! Be warned: this book ends on a cliffhanger 🤯 Now I have to read Book 2.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cliffy!!! I knew it had one and I WAS NOT PREPARED for the DESTRUCTION! This story is dark so check triggers if you have any, the list is extensive and heavy. That being said, I absolutely devoured this book. Heather is a victim of a religious cult led by her father. She vows to eliminate anyone in the church who abuses children to stop the trauma she endured. She leaves the bodies on land that belongs to the Bonetti Brothers. Carter, Knox, and Killian all have a fascination with this bombshell killer and Carter brings her home to find out her story. Heather is on a journey to reclaim her power and turn her pain into vengeance. The brothers have their own story and traumas and the relationship between them is close and protective. This little killer enters their world and dynamics begin to shift. This book captivating from the very first page. Our FMC is a fighter and our Triplet MMC's are sexy, possessive, obsessive and walking red flags that I will absolutely ignore because they are green at heart. Impatiently waiting for the next installment of Bonetti Bastards.

[Crystal Grimshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I need therapy for the emotional turmoil that cliffhanger left me in….like I’m not ready to pick up another book yet. That was the mother of all cliffhangers. When is book 2 out!? Although the end left me speechless, the rest of the book was so captivating and intense. This is dark. DARK. Check your triggers, twice. The various traumas that Carter, Knox, Killian and Heather have experienced in their life is heartbreaking but seeing how they all respect each others boundaries is a light in this dark storm. Especially with how Heather is towards Carter. My heart aches for those two and I really hope they can help each other heal even just a little bit. Killian is the jerk of the bunch but his narrowed focus on keeping his brothers safe is actually making things worse, he just can’t see it. These characters are going to stick with me for sometime and their story isn’t done yet. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Again, check your triggers!

[Novellaworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Destruction didn’t just live up to its title—it earned it.
Chelle Rose has done an incredible job seamlessly bringing together the worlds of Lunatic and Bonetti Brothers. The crossover feels intentional, polished, and powerful, never overwhelming the story but enhancing it in all the right ways.
I loved Heather in Lunatic, but in Destruction she officially become one of my all-time favorite FMC’s. Her presence, development, and intensity completely stole the show.
This is a very dark romance, and I strongly recommend checking trigger warnings. That said, the themes are handled with confidence and purpose, making the story gripping from start to finish.
And the cliffhanger… wow. Chelle Rose has truly claimed the crown as the Queen of Cliffhangers because that ending left me stunned and desperate for more.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the ARC team and cannot wait for Book 2 and Book 3 in the Bonetti Bastards trilogy. If you enjoy dark, why-choose romance with complex characters and high emotional stakes, this is a must-read.

[Book_it_to_me_baby · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did I just read?! This book had me hooked from page one and I am obsessed. The way I flew through just needing more of everything!The story is so good and my goodness the trauma bonding 😭 and then the emotional rollercoaster is amazing.

Heather (AKA Little Heathen AKA Tesoro AKA K1ller) is on mission to avenge herself and other children hurt by her cult father.

We have sweet and dangerous Carter with an awful trauma history. Dominant and responsible Knox who always knows what Heather needs. And Killian, oh freaking MF Killian (I do love a good bully though) who in his own way is trying to protect his brothers.

Carter, Knox, and Killian find Heather dumping bodies on their land and become intrigued and obsessed with her.

This is a why choose DARK Romance. PLEASE check your trigger warnings!!! It also ends in a cliffhanger (and I will not be well until the next book comes out!)

[Marla Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Destruction is book 1 in the Bonetti Bastards series. Chelle had me hooked from the chapter 1! This book follows Heather, one of the escapees from Wellard Asylum (Check out Lunatic first to get the full picture). She catches the attention of 3 brothers- Killian, Knox, and Carter.
Heather is a bad ass! She’s out for revenge and no one will stop her. I love that she’s not afraid of putting anyone in their place.
Killian is such an alphahole, and man if it doesn’t make me like him more. Lol He’s very protective of his brothers and their business. The tension between him and Heather sets the pages on fire.
Knox is one kinky guy! He gives her the discipline she needs.
Carter feels bonded to Heather through mutual trauma. He might be my favorite. His story is so heartbreaking.
Like any Chelle book, this one takes you on a wild ride. The story building and spice will keep you wanting more!

[OooLaLa Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unhing€d, Brutal, Addictive

OMG Besties… "Destruction" does NOT ease you in. The opening chapters are... WHOA! Those TWs are loud for a reason, so read them. Heather’s journey is soaked in abus€, religious trauma and feminine vengeance, and it’s darkly cathartic watching her reclaim her power. The Bonetti men: Killian, Knox, and Carter... are obs€ssiv€, morally black, and dangerous. I wanted to strangle Killian... sir, respectfully, a FAWKing d-bag for like 75% of the book!

Enemies-to-lovers tension? Suffocating.
Why Choose energy? Ferocious.
The suspense? Kept my heart racing.
And the tone? Unapologetically dark.

And then… that ending. I almost yeeted my Kindle!! WTF WAS THAT?! I need book 2 like oxygen. This is messy, intense, and wildly addictive... enter at your own risk.

My Ratings:  ⭐ 4.5/5  ▪︎  🥵 4/5

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[Melissa Woodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got another chance to ARC for this amazing author. I cannot wait for the continuation of this story. The cliffhanger…..
This book falls in line with two story lines-the Boneyti Brithers and the Wellard Asylum series. Which I have loved.
The story follows heather from the Wellard Asylum and 3 of the Bonetti Brothers, who are linked to Raven from the asylum.
I am not going to lie the set up of the first chapters of this book are a little upsetting, watch your triggers. However the book remains a great story of broken people coming together to try to heal, not in the most conventional of ways. Lots of spice……
Highly recommend this book along with the subsequent story lines. I love how you can see the evolution of the whole family and their stories. The links are there!! Must read this one!!!

[Sharonj · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ARC REVIEW✨

This… I don’t even know what to say. So imma just say it

Let me start by saying they’re TRIPLETS🫠 yes you heard me right.

Heather is a broken girl trying to revenge her youth. What she does and wants to do and continue is so beautiful in my eyes. The hurt and trauma she went through just breaks my heart.

Killian, Carter and Knox, the bonetti bastards. Everything is the same about them except how they feel. They watch her every move. And she will belong to them.

The chemistry and bonds between these 4 is absolutely amazing and really took hold of me throughout the whole story. Believe me when I say I cried and I screamed. For each and everyone of them I feel something different. Their story’s are so beautifully written in their own special way.

I can’t wait for the next one to come out and find out how this story continues.😍

[MAYRA ARMENTA · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this story—it was so good!! This is a why choose dark romance with religious elements and a very long list of content warnings, so please be sure to review them, as this book is not for everyone.

With that being said, we follow the Bonetti triplets—Killian, Knox, and Carter—and their little heathen, Heather. Heather is on a mission for revenge, and she’s determined to get it at any cost. This quickly grabs the attention of the Bonetti triplets, who each develop a bond with her in their own individual way.

There’s a mix of redemption, trauma bonding, suspense, and truly irredeemable acts throughout the story. Chelle does an excellent job of writing characters who, on the surface, are genuinely bad by society’s standards, yet still manages to make you root for them. I couldn’t put this one down and cannot wait for the next one!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5