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Legacy #1
Hunting Legacy
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Expected 26 May 26To save her legacy, she offered him a deal.
To protect her, he gave her his name.
Love was never supposed to be part of the bargain.
But empires forged in blood demand passion,
and this one burns hotter than both.
Hunting Legacy is a dark romance slow burn about power, betrayal, and the price of claiming the future that should have been yours.
Isabel Castillo was born into a cartel dynasty but raised on its fringes, a bargaining chip passed between powerful men and bound to a future she never chose. That changes the night Beckett Hunt arrives with a vendetta of his own.
The man known as the Huntsman.
He eliminates the men holding her legacy hostage, and Isabel seizes the moment to step into the power that was always meant to be hers.
To protect her, he gave her his name.
Love was never supposed to be part of the bargain.
But empires forged in blood demand passion,
and this one burns hotter than both.
Hunting Legacy is a dark romance slow burn about power, betrayal, and the price of claiming the future that should have been yours.
Isabel Castillo was born into a cartel dynasty but raised on its fringes, a bargaining chip passed between powerful men and bound to a future she never chose. That changes the night Beckett Hunt arrives with a vendetta of his own.
The man known as the Huntsman.
He eliminates the men holding her legacy hostage, and Isabel seizes the moment to step into the power that was always meant to be hers.
476 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 26, 2026
About the author
C. Andra
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🖤 Author Bio:
C. Andra writes dark romance about power, survival, and the kind of love that never comes without scars.
Her stories roam through criminal empires, secret worlds, and legends that blur the line between monster and lover. Power is rarely clean in these places. Loyalty is tested, control is contested, and every choice carries a cost.
What never changes are the stakes, the danger, and the women who refuse to give up their power for anyone.
Because in these stories, love isn’t safe. It’s a rebellion. One worth bleeding for.
If you like dark romance, you’ll find it here. Just in different flavors.
Expect character spotlights, behind the scenes writing updates, early reveals, aesthetic snapshots, ARC opportunities, and preorder news. This space will grow, twist, and evolve, and you’ll be here from the beginning.
🖤 You can find my books on Amazon.
🖤 For content warnings, extended epilogues, bonus scenes, early previews, and more, please visit authorcandra.com.
🖤 Author Bio:
C. Andra writes dark romance about power, survival, and the kind of love that never comes without scars.
Her stories roam through criminal empires, secret worlds, and legends that blur the line between monster and lover. Power is rarely clean in these places. Loyalty is tested, control is contested, and every choice carries a cost.
What never changes are the stakes, the danger, and the women who refuse to give up their power for anyone.
Because in these stories, love isn’t safe. It’s a rebellion. One worth bleeding for.
If you like dark romance, you’ll find it here. Just in different flavors.
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April 23, 2026
A MUST Read. Loved this book. The way I fell in love with the characters. Isabella a strong female powerhouse with her husband with forearms like eye candy, you feel you are in the story with them. The author brings you through all of their emotions, and I felt so connected to the characters. We got Cartel, love and even humor. Grab this you won’t be disappointed. I will be waiting for more from this author.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
dark and delicious slowburn baby! if you enjoy dark romance this will be right up your alley.
when I first picked this up I was worried it would be instalove but thankfully it wasn't.
Instead it was perfect, lots of tension and the characters.
The Huntsman? Holy shit. But props for the FMC. No spoilers but let's just say she's a force to be reckoned with too. IFKYK
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC
C. Andra will be an auto-buy for me in future, I'll be getting the paperback for my shelf as soon as it's out
if you need a dark romance to feed your soul then this is IT. I binged it. Go go go!
when I first picked this up I was worried it would be instalove but thankfully it wasn't.
Instead it was perfect, lots of tension and the characters.
The Huntsman? Holy shit. But props for the FMC. No spoilers but let's just say she's a force to be reckoned with too. IFKYK
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC
C. Andra will be an auto-buy for me in future, I'll be getting the paperback for my shelf as soon as it's out
if you need a dark romance to feed your soul then this is IT. I binged it. Go go go!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed the fact that the mafia/cartel boss was the woman. Her intelligence and confidence shines through and were really appreciated. I did enjoy her and Beckett's relationship, but it was a little too insta-love for me. If insta-love is your trope, though, you are in for a good one! I did, sometimes also feel like Isa's character was just tad inconsistent. Some of the chapters where she was a little wittier didn't seem to jive with her overall character, for me. The story was also a bit slow at times. Writing is well done, super clear and accessible. Overall it was an good read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This slow-burn dark romance is a must-read. The FMC becomes the Cartel Queen after the man she eventually makes a deal with murders both her uncle and cousin, only for her to discover that her uncle had promised her to not just one cartel/mafia boss, but five.
The MMC, also known as “The Huntsman,” possesses a power that no one wants to challenge.
The slow burn in this story was perfectly paced, and the fact that a woman rises to become the Cartel Queen made it even better.
I cannot wait for the next instalment in this series.
The MMC, also known as “The Huntsman,” possesses a power that no one wants to challenge.
The slow burn in this story was perfectly paced, and the fact that a woman rises to become the Cartel Queen made it even better.
I cannot wait for the next instalment in this series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖤OMG what did I just read? Fans of Dark Romance and Slow Burn will devour this!
Pacing was perfect, none of it felt rushed, and I love how the FMC had to adapt and basically go from being lovely and lighthearted to basically a boss bitch - and I was so here for it.
Thank you to the author for an early copy. More please. I'm ready for the next one!
(And can we say something about that gorgeous cover??)
Pacing was perfect, none of it felt rushed, and I love how the FMC had to adapt and basically go from being lovely and lighthearted to basically a boss bitch - and I was so here for it.
Thank you to the author for an early copy. More please. I'm ready for the next one!
(And can we say something about that gorgeous cover??)
Review of advance copy received from Author
The writing itself is strong and clearly crafted with care, but the pacing leans heavily into a slow burn that tested my patience more than it rewarded it. While the story insists on the connection between the main characters, I never quite felt that spark translate off the page.
It’s one of those books where I can absolutely see why others love it, but for me, the emotional payoff just didn’t land. Not a bad read by any means, just not the right fit for me.
It’s one of those books where I can absolutely see why others love it, but for me, the emotional payoff just didn’t land. Not a bad read by any means, just not the right fit for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A slow burn dark mafia romance. Isa is a kick butt,take no prisoners strong woman who has been secretly running the cartel for her uncle until he dies and she takes over out in the open. Unbeknownst to her,he has multiple marriage contracts on her with heads of other cartels and mafia so she decides to take matters into her own hands in the form of Beckett aka The Huntsman. Secrets,betrayal, love and wonderful characters are all prevalent in this book. I really enjoyed it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I blindly started this book thinking it was a romance book. It didn't take long for me to find out I was seriously wrong. It is not any one thing and I am not sure I could even define it. I just know that I spent the last 2 hours devouring the end of it, fending off kids, dogs and husband until I got to the last sentence! I'm not saying there isn't romance, OH there is. I just think it is so much more. I am anxiously waiting for the next installment!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW - Loved this book, found myself not able to put it down after quickly falling in love with Isabel, the main female character! This book is so cleverly written and an oh so perfect mafia book, I felt like the author didn’t shy away from certain darker aspects! however at times definitely felt like it was more of a slow slow burn which I didn’t throughly enjoy! However would definitely read the next book and would recommend to anyone🫶🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
THIS WAS SO GOOD! Isa is an absolute boss of a FMC, she knows what she wants and she takes it! And Beckett?? This man knows how to love and worship a woman! I just love their dynamic and the way they work together! Taking on different Mafia bosses in different ways to protect herself, Isa doesn't back down and Beckett stands strong with her EVERY.STEP.OF.THE.WAY!.
I loved the plot and the other characters, Lucia is an absolute favourite of mine now for best friends!
I loved the plot and the other characters, Lucia is an absolute favourite of mine now for best friends!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely love it! Can't wait to read more.
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