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Tormented Diamonds: Marchesi Empire, Book 3
From USA Today Bestselling author Cora Kenborn comes Tormented Diamonds, the final book in the Marchesi Empire, a forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, dark mafia romance trilogy.
Never fuel a spark
When the last match dropped, I thought it was over.
But obsession is a dirty player in a corrupt game…
And a made man never takes without consequence.
The moment I crossed that line, free will became a bargaining chip.
One that chained Becca to everything I fought to keep her from.
Bending my promise into a vow was supposed to protect her.
However, vengeance is a wicked temptress.
She seduces lies from the honest…
Twists saints into sinners…
And turns an uptight psychiatrist into a killer.
The past has risen, and war is coming for us…
A hailstorm of bullets and blades dripping with debt.
I’ll burn this city to the ground and paint the streets red…
But it’s my queen they should all fear.
A tortured heart may be dangerous…
But a tormented one is deadly.
*Tormented Diamonds is the 3rd and final book in the Marchesi Empire trilogy. It is not a standalone.
**The Marchesi Empire contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the note at the front of each book for details.
Never fuel a spark
When the last match dropped, I thought it was over.
But obsession is a dirty player in a corrupt game…
And a made man never takes without consequence.
The moment I crossed that line, free will became a bargaining chip.
One that chained Becca to everything I fought to keep her from.
Bending my promise into a vow was supposed to protect her.
However, vengeance is a wicked temptress.
She seduces lies from the honest…
Twists saints into sinners…
And turns an uptight psychiatrist into a killer.
The past has risen, and war is coming for us…
A hailstorm of bullets and blades dripping with debt.
I’ll burn this city to the ground and paint the streets red…
But it’s my queen they should all fear.
A tortured heart may be dangerous…
But a tormented one is deadly.
*Tormented Diamonds is the 3rd and final book in the Marchesi Empire trilogy. It is not a standalone.
**The Marchesi Empire contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the note at the front of each book for details.
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Published January 30, 2026
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Cora Kenborn
59 books2,083 followersCora Kenborn is a USA Today Bestselling and Top 50 Amazon Bestselling author whose readers have affectionately dubbed her the “queen of plot twists that’ll ruin your day in the best way.”
Best known for her dark mafia romances, Cora has an insatiable bad boy obsession, which she believes started in the third grade when she chose Bruce over Todd in the Sweet Valley High books. To this day, give her an unhinged antihero who falls hard for a feisty heroine, and you’ve won her heart.
As a native North Carolinian, Cora claims the domestic Southern Belle gene skipped right over her. Her villain origin story was the day she tried making her mother’s famous biscuits and gravy, only to turn them into paste-covered dough bricks. That’s when she decided fiction was better than reality, and microwaved mac and cheese counted as fine dining.
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Best known for her dark mafia romances, Cora has an insatiable bad boy obsession, which she believes started in the third grade when she chose Bruce over Todd in the Sweet Valley High books. To this day, give her an unhinged antihero who falls hard for a feisty heroine, and you’ve won her heart.
As a native North Carolinian, Cora claims the domestic Southern Belle gene skipped right over her. Her villain origin story was the day she tried making her mother’s famous biscuits and gravy, only to turn them into paste-covered dough bricks. That’s when she decided fiction was better than reality, and microwaved mac and cheese counted as fine dining.
Stay up to date with Cora:
Newsletter: corakenborn.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Website: www.corakenborn.com
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CPrPrx
Facebook: http://bit.ly/CoraFB
Facebook Reader Group: http://bit.ly/CoraTAA
TikTok: https://bit.ly/CKTikTok
Instagram: http://bit.ly/CoraInsta
BookBub: http://bit.ly/CoraBookBub
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February 4, 2026
Tormented Diamonds
Marchesi Empire, Book 3
By: Cora Kenborn
Narrated by: Alan Carson, Kai Kennicott
What a finale! This series is my favorite of Cora Kenborn's! This has it all from a romance with chemistry that is off the charts, a man with a heart he didn't know he had and a never ending thread of action and suspense. Gianni is in charge now and with his wife, Becca by his side, he should be untouchable. But things never are like that in this world. I was on the edge for this one, and my heart was bursting! Becca is stubborn and while stands by Gianni's side, she has her own ideas and pretty much does what she wants. At times this gets her into real danger, and circumstances that have unexpected results. My heart broke, tears shed which I never do, and loved every minute of it. The writing is so visual, I could picture the characters and the scenes like a movie in my mind. A fantastic ending to this story and I highly recommend this series.
Alan Carlson and Kai Kennicott complete their narration with an amazing performance. Carlson is so good as Gianni and all the male characters. So many alpha personalities, even an Irish brogue, Carlson comes through with all the action and passion. Kennicott is Becca, holding her own, brave as can be and never letting up for a minute. She is full of emotion and controls it masterfully. Loved these two and their story telling.
Marchesi Empire, Book 3
By: Cora Kenborn
Narrated by: Alan Carson, Kai Kennicott
What a finale! This series is my favorite of Cora Kenborn's! This has it all from a romance with chemistry that is off the charts, a man with a heart he didn't know he had and a never ending thread of action and suspense. Gianni is in charge now and with his wife, Becca by his side, he should be untouchable. But things never are like that in this world. I was on the edge for this one, and my heart was bursting! Becca is stubborn and while stands by Gianni's side, she has her own ideas and pretty much does what she wants. At times this gets her into real danger, and circumstances that have unexpected results. My heart broke, tears shed which I never do, and loved every minute of it. The writing is so visual, I could picture the characters and the scenes like a movie in my mind. A fantastic ending to this story and I highly recommend this series.
Alan Carlson and Kai Kennicott complete their narration with an amazing performance. Carlson is so good as Gianni and all the male characters. So many alpha personalities, even an Irish brogue, Carlson comes through with all the action and passion. Kennicott is Becca, holding her own, brave as can be and never letting up for a minute. She is full of emotion and controls it masterfully. Loved these two and their story telling.
February 8, 2026
This series drew me in with book one and I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Shew this book is fire! From the Ace of Spades to the Queen of Hearts, you won't want to miss a single play! Sometimes finding your match isn't an easy road but it might just be worth it. Start at the beginning of the series and enjoy!
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