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Beautiful Assassin: The Takeover
Five years of reign. One night to fall.
Assassins Celine and Brian Devereaux have ruled with absolute authority in the underbelly of Chicago. With the power they hold, no one has dared to challenge them for half a decade. So when a new enemy arises, chaos cripples their empire before they can mount a defense.
Assassins Celine and Brian Devereaux have ruled with absolute authority in the underbelly of Chicago. With the power they hold, no one has dared to challenge them for half a decade. So when a new enemy arises, chaos cripples their empire before they can mount a defense.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2026
About the author
Stephanie Nicole Norris
121 books1,315 followersStephanie Nicole Norris is an author from Tennessee with a humble beginning. After becoming a young adult, her love for romance sparked, leaving her captivated by heroes and heroines alike. With a big imagination and a creative heart, Stephanie penned her first novel in 2010. She went on to write grin-inducing romance and has received multiple literary awards.
As a prolific writer, Stephanie’s catalog continues to grow. Her books can be found at major retailers, including Amazon, and her website, www.stephanienicolenorris.com.
As a prolific writer, Stephanie’s catalog continues to grow. Her books can be found at major retailers, including Amazon, and her website, www.stephanienicolenorris.com.
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June 19, 2026
The story whew!
I am not into sharing, and this story threw me all the way out of my comfort zone. No spoilers....
I am not into sharing, and this story threw me all the way out of my comfort zone. No spoilers....
May 21, 2026
It be your own people!
As always, Ms. Norris brought us another hit. It was well written, flowed well and kept my attention. She also basically blessed us with a love triangle as well. I won’t go into a lot of detail on the book, but we were got to see Celine and Marcus grow intimately close to each other after being stranded on an island after a deadly boat crash. Celine’s husband was stranded on another island. But revenge is best served cold. But you’ll never guess who helped set everything up.
As always, Ms. Norris brought us another hit. It was well written, flowed well and kept my attention. She also basically blessed us with a love triangle as well. I won’t go into a lot of detail on the book, but we were got to see Celine and Marcus grow intimately close to each other after being stranded on an island after a deadly boat crash. Celine’s husband was stranded on another island. But revenge is best served cold. But you’ll never guess who helped set everything up.
June 27, 2026
Deep as your bone marrow
This story took me up and down through here. My emotions were everywhere but I'm so glad that chemistry finally combined and combusted. I absolutely love Celine and Marcus. Survival is what they had to do but living without each other was non-negotiable. Wars were started and ended but love is just one thing you can't put the fire out on when it's deep as your bone marrow.
This story took me up and down through here. My emotions were everywhere but I'm so glad that chemistry finally combined and combusted. I absolutely love Celine and Marcus. Survival is what they had to do but living without each other was non-negotiable. Wars were started and ended but love is just one thing you can't put the fire out on when it's deep as your bone marrow.
May 22, 2026
When you can’t get enough!
Not in a million years would I think that this book would have me spellbound. But, it did. Ms. Norris did her thing bringing the story to an on the edge of seat, nail biting climax. This was definitely one to read.
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Not in a million years would I think that this book would have me spellbound. But, it did. Ms. Norris did her thing bringing the story to an on the edge of seat, nail biting climax. This was definitely one to read.
Happy Reading,
The Official Dcbookreviewer
May 24, 2026
Very intriguing series
I loved the characters and their story. Brian agreeing to share Celeste was mind blowing, I didn't see that coming. What I had expected was Celeste getting part while on the island. She wasn't with Brian that long and it happened. Your stranded on an island for months , who would think to bring a stock of condoms.
I loved the characters and their story. Brian agreeing to share Celeste was mind blowing, I didn't see that coming. What I had expected was Celeste getting part while on the island. She wasn't with Brian that long and it happened. Your stranded on an island for months , who would think to bring a stock of condoms.
August 14, 2026
Awesome read
The romance outcome is trash but you saw it coming. Now I have two FMCs, Navy from Honor 1/2, and now Celine. If the story continues I hope Brian finds an unrelenting dedicated love so Celine can see what Sade felt! Otherwise this series is addictive. Simply freaking addictive.
The romance outcome is trash but you saw it coming. Now I have two FMCs, Navy from Honor 1/2, and now Celine. If the story continues I hope Brian finds an unrelenting dedicated love so Celine can see what Sade felt! Otherwise this series is addictive. Simply freaking addictive.
May 28, 2026
SHOCKED!!!
I absolutely love Celine and Marcus but I was so hurt for Brian. As mean as he was, he never hurt Celine. And he loved her dearly. But the heart wants what the heart wants.
I absolutely love Celine and Marcus but I was so hurt for Brian. As mean as he was, he never hurt Celine. And he loved her dearly. But the heart wants what the heart wants.
May 27, 2026
Beautiful Assassin #4
Loved book 4 just like the rest of other books. I hope there’s a book 5 because of the way it ended.
Loved book 4 just like the rest of other books. I hope there’s a book 5 because of the way it ended.
June 15, 2026
Loved this Series!
I love a strong FMC that is a bad ass. I loved the story line. Please keep it going! I want more!!!
I love a strong FMC that is a bad ass. I loved the story line. Please keep it going! I want more!!!
May 21, 2026
Awesome Series
Can honestly say that I despise Celine. I know there will be a lot who will disagree and I respect that, but in this book she is a piranha. I initially saw Celine as a strong, intelligent and charismatic individual. I admired her fortitude despite the trauma this woman endured. I really started not to continue reading the rest of this series; however the first three books invested me. The triangulated relationship this woman created between two men she supposedly love to me was despicable, manipulative, selfish and lack integrity. I am in no means saying that Marcus and Brian are faultless; they each have their ownership on the way Celine was allowed to move. However, of them all Brian was the most honorable. He behavior was questionable with Sade but after he married Celine, he remained loyal, committed and exemplified integrity to their committed relationship—his marriage. Celine once told Marcus how much he saved her life, Brian willingly exchanged his for her, how soon we forget. To say you’re in with two people is not honest. I agree you can love two or more persons but not really in love. In this book, Celine reminded me of the female praying mantis. No she didn’t literally kill either of the men but she did destroy a relationship between men who loved and respected each other like family. Celine was the catalyst that started and could have easily stopped this: however she is more focused on her selfish needs and wants. Everything about what she wanted and needed without thought or real empathy to lives she was destroying. But I guess if you really studied the character of Celine that was who she was all through this series. It was sure evident that this cat couldn’t change her spots. If a fifth book comes out with the focus still on this triangulated relationship, I probably will not read it. Just don’t have the desire to read about a woman with no integrity. Celine held all the power and chose herself without care or concern for the fallout. As it is probably evident I really got deep with this fictional character but sometimes real life imitates what we think is not real. There are probably a lot of people that sees her as a victim of her trauma and to a point this is true; however, no one can make you do what is already in your heart and is your true nature/ character. This was Celine’s. However, the Beautiful Assassin Series was a kick butt series with the exception of how I felt about the triangulated relationship, I truly enjoyed and looked forward to next book but not 5 if it’s about them. Nice work Ms Norris.
Can honestly say that I despise Celine. I know there will be a lot who will disagree and I respect that, but in this book she is a piranha. I initially saw Celine as a strong, intelligent and charismatic individual. I admired her fortitude despite the trauma this woman endured. I really started not to continue reading the rest of this series; however the first three books invested me. The triangulated relationship this woman created between two men she supposedly love to me was despicable, manipulative, selfish and lack integrity. I am in no means saying that Marcus and Brian are faultless; they each have their ownership on the way Celine was allowed to move. However, of them all Brian was the most honorable. He behavior was questionable with Sade but after he married Celine, he remained loyal, committed and exemplified integrity to their committed relationship—his marriage. Celine once told Marcus how much he saved her life, Brian willingly exchanged his for her, how soon we forget. To say you’re in with two people is not honest. I agree you can love two or more persons but not really in love. In this book, Celine reminded me of the female praying mantis. No she didn’t literally kill either of the men but she did destroy a relationship between men who loved and respected each other like family. Celine was the catalyst that started and could have easily stopped this: however she is more focused on her selfish needs and wants. Everything about what she wanted and needed without thought or real empathy to lives she was destroying. But I guess if you really studied the character of Celine that was who she was all through this series. It was sure evident that this cat couldn’t change her spots. If a fifth book comes out with the focus still on this triangulated relationship, I probably will not read it. Just don’t have the desire to read about a woman with no integrity. Celine held all the power and chose herself without care or concern for the fallout. As it is probably evident I really got deep with this fictional character but sometimes real life imitates what we think is not real. There are probably a lot of people that sees her as a victim of her trauma and to a point this is true; however, no one can make you do what is already in your heart and is your true nature/ character. This was Celine’s. However, the Beautiful Assassin Series was a kick butt series with the exception of how I felt about the triangulated relationship, I truly enjoyed and looked forward to next book but not 5 if it’s about them. Nice work Ms Norris.
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