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The Vendetta #2
Reign
Cal
I fought my way back from the dead for her. She’s the only thing that keeps the darkness from dragging me under as I rise the ranks of the Carracci family. Angelo Deluca, a captain in the rival Bianchi family meets my every move for control with resistance. He refuses to stay down. He refuses to yield. He refuses to give her up.
Only one man will reign over the city. Only one man will have the princess and rule her heart. That man is me.
Brie
Angelo Deluca is ruthless. He’s determined to take everything from me. To break me. To keep me as his own. His obsession makes him dangerous. I’ll do anything to protect my family and those I love, even if it means giving them up. Even if it means I become a prisoner of the Bianchi family forever. I only hope I’m strong enough to survive this war.
Enemies lurk on every street. They hold secrets that threaten to shatter Cal and Brie’s lives apart. Will their enemies win control while tearing them apart?
I fought my way back from the dead for her. She’s the only thing that keeps the darkness from dragging me under as I rise the ranks of the Carracci family. Angelo Deluca, a captain in the rival Bianchi family meets my every move for control with resistance. He refuses to stay down. He refuses to yield. He refuses to give her up.
Only one man will reign over the city. Only one man will have the princess and rule her heart. That man is me.
Brie
Angelo Deluca is ruthless. He’s determined to take everything from me. To break me. To keep me as his own. His obsession makes him dangerous. I’ll do anything to protect my family and those I love, even if it means giving them up. Even if it means I become a prisoner of the Bianchi family forever. I only hope I’m strong enough to survive this war.
Enemies lurk on every street. They hold secrets that threaten to shatter Cal and Brie’s lives apart. Will their enemies win control while tearing them apart?
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2019
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About the author
Kris Anne Dean
21 books159 followersKris Anne Dean is an indie author. Her addiction to daytime soap operas inspired The Vendetta Series. The dysfunctional drama they offer is her guilty pleasure. She has watched the same soap for thirty-six years and often yells at the tv when the scenes don’t play out the way she would have written it.
She is a mother to three boys between the ages of twenty and six. When she’s not working, reading or binge watching soaps, you can find her on the sidelines watching them do what they love.
Kris Anne grew up in South Florida but is raising her children in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While she enjoys the small town life, she hates shoveling snow. She’s always on the go, always running late (blame the cow crossings and horse and buggies) and often forgets to breathe,
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“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe 1960
She is a mother to three boys between the ages of twenty and six. When she’s not working, reading or binge watching soaps, you can find her on the sidelines watching them do what they love.
Kris Anne grew up in South Florida but is raising her children in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While she enjoys the small town life, she hates shoveling snow. She’s always on the go, always running late (blame the cow crossings and horse and buggies) and often forgets to breathe,
To connect further:
Amazon: http://bit.ly/KADAmazon
Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/krisAnneDeanFBPage
Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/Dirty-Little-Secrets
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe 1960
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April 2, 2025
This is book 2 in the trilogy and continues where the last book stopped. Wow just fucking wow!! I'm so fucking invested in them and their story. It's dark, unhinged, gritty, intense and fucking explosive. And I'm here for it all. I'm fucking obsessed. mad man Angelo won't let brie go, but he's watching and waiting, and he will have her back. Even if she's with Cal and that's the person she wants, he's not having it. All is well at the moment for cal and brie , but how long will it last ? It's such a crazy rollercoaster ride with twists and turns,but you will never want the ride to stop. It's just that good. We get to dive deeper into their journey in this one. And it's still action packed.
"Only one man will reign over the city. Only one man will have the Princess and rule her heart. That man is me." - cal.
I can't put this book down just like the last one as soon as I was done I ran to the next book. And I will be doing the same after this one. I need to know how it all ends, who will come out on top cal or Angelo. Ahhhh. The storyline and plot are fucking amazing. Highly recommend!!!
"Only one man will reign over the city. Only one man will have the Princess and rule her heart. That man is me." - cal.
I can't put this book down just like the last one as soon as I was done I ran to the next book. And I will be doing the same after this one. I need to know how it all ends, who will come out on top cal or Angelo. Ahhhh. The storyline and plot are fucking amazing. Highly recommend!!!
March 24, 2025
Reign is book two of The Vendetta Series.
We get to delve more into the story revolving around Brie. There are more secrets being revealed throughout the course of this book. Trust me, some you might not even be expecting. A lot gets unravelled but we also get some things wrapped up.
I am unsure where we will be going with the final book in the series, but I think it is going to be a good one.
We get to delve more into the story revolving around Brie. There are more secrets being revealed throughout the course of this book. Trust me, some you might not even be expecting. A lot gets unravelled but we also get some things wrapped up.
I am unsure where we will be going with the final book in the series, but I think it is going to be a good one.
April 6, 2025
Just when I thought this trilogy couldn’t get any better, here comes book two! This was deliciously dark. Still in love with Brie and Cal. their journey deserves a chef’s kiss. It’s full of secrets, action, and suspense and so much more. It had me on the edge of my seat with every turn of the page. I cannot wait for book three!
As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.
Happy Reading!
As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.
Happy Reading!
April 24, 2025
Man. So good. This is the continuation of their story. Angelo wanted Brie and he would do anything to keep her. She had other plans. She had Ava help her on more than one occasion. Angelo made Ava and Emilio hunt Brie down but Ava gave her warnings so she knew to keep running. She eventually made it to her destination. There was a lot happening in this book. A lot of information was discovered in this book. I loved all the characters especially Cal, Brie and Vinny.
April 28, 2025
‼️‼️ this review may contain spoilers for book one which absolutely needs to be read before book 2 ‼️‼️
This book picks up where the first books freaking cliffhanger left off. 😵💫 Brie is with Cal but her future is still very uncertain, and she has a big secret.
I absolutely devoured this book even though she thicccc. There were so many twists and turns 🤯🤯🤯
Well freaking done ma’am!
This one also ends on a cliffhanger and my blood pressure is elevated. Send help 🫥
This book picks up where the first books freaking cliffhanger left off. 😵💫 Brie is with Cal but her future is still very uncertain, and she has a big secret.
I absolutely devoured this book even though she thicccc. There were so many twists and turns 🤯🤯🤯
Well freaking done ma’am!
This one also ends on a cliffhanger and my blood pressure is elevated. Send help 🫥
March 14, 2025
Reign is book 2 in The Vendetta Trilogy and picks up where Resurrection left off. Angelo's behind bars but is still as determined to make Brie his again despite the fact that she's with Cal. Reign is intense, dramatic, intriguing and completely consuming. It's going to be interesting to see how this journey wraps up. I can't wait to get into Retribution!
March 26, 2025
Vendetta 2
This felt like a good second book in the trilogy and not just like filler for the last book. I really enjoyed the way the storyline progressed and how things kept moving forward. Some good twists and turns and unexpected things happen while keep everything i love from the first one.
This felt like a good second book in the trilogy and not just like filler for the last book. I really enjoyed the way the storyline progressed and how things kept moving forward. Some good twists and turns and unexpected things happen while keep everything i love from the first one.
April 20, 2025
I Need More!
This book starts where the last ends off and what a wild this continues to be! So much action, the story development is deep and we continually learn more and more about all of these characters! Some big bombs were dropped in this book and I can’t figure out how this is all going to end. Highly recommend this fast paced, amazing adventure!
May 3, 2025
More
This book gives you more of everything.. more secrets, more intrigue, more plot, more suspense. Brie and Cal are spectacular, but Angelo is too in a different way. I will say I was surprised by some of the revelations but am here for it all. I don't know where we will land but am excited to move forward with book 3.
This book gives you more of everything.. more secrets, more intrigue, more plot, more suspense. Brie and Cal are spectacular, but Angelo is too in a different way. I will say I was surprised by some of the revelations but am here for it all. I don't know where we will land but am excited to move forward with book 3.
January 11, 2025
We got more backstory with lots of twists & turns in this book. There are 3 books total and I recommend sticking with it for the whole trilogy.
October 25, 2019
After reading Resurrection, I couldn’t wait for the next book in this intense, dark, Mafia series, and Reign brings it in spades! The continuing story of Cal, Brie & Angelo will hold you captive from beginning to end. There are so many twists and turns that will blow your mind! Cal and Brie believe they are out of the clutches of Angelo, but are they really? Angelo is like a thorn in their side, always in the background, always watching! He wants Brie back, but she belongs to Cal and will do anything she can to stay with him. Cal won’t hold back on protecting the woman he loves, even if it means putting himself in dangerous situations that will make you sit on the edge of your seat with bated breath waiting to see what happens! Many questions are answered in this story, yet so many more left unanswered, which means I can’t wait until the next book comes out to find out what happens! If you are a lover of all things Mafia, then you will love this series too. My first read by this author was Resurrection and I was instantly hooked and couldn’t wait for Reign to come out. I highly recommend this series, you will be hooked just like me!
November 24, 2019
Free and living a new life or is she still be pursued
I read Reign right after I read Resurrection, the first book in this series, and the the story picks up nicely and continues with the story-line of Brie, Angelo and Cal. She is the obsession of Angelo and he has proven that he will do anything to have her. But now he is in jail and Brie and Cal are starting their life together, along with a little surprise. But are they really free from Angelo or will he forever be there in their lives. He will never let Brie go but Cal will do everything to keep her safe at all costs, even if it means putting himself in dangerous situations.
The twists and unexpected turns continue win Reign. Some things are answered while new questions arise. The one thing that Brie knows to the bottom of her soul is that Cal is hers and she is his, forever. If only Angelo would accept that but he believes she is his and is determined that he will get her back.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are all my own but I would recommend this book without reservation.
I read Reign right after I read Resurrection, the first book in this series, and the the story picks up nicely and continues with the story-line of Brie, Angelo and Cal. She is the obsession of Angelo and he has proven that he will do anything to have her. But now he is in jail and Brie and Cal are starting their life together, along with a little surprise. But are they really free from Angelo or will he forever be there in their lives. He will never let Brie go but Cal will do everything to keep her safe at all costs, even if it means putting himself in dangerous situations.
The twists and unexpected turns continue win Reign. Some things are answered while new questions arise. The one thing that Brie knows to the bottom of her soul is that Cal is hers and she is his, forever. If only Angelo would accept that but he believes she is his and is determined that he will get her back.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are all my own but I would recommend this book without reservation.
November 3, 2019
Finally, with Angelo in jail, Cal wants to give Brie and their child everything and he promised not to lose himself in the violence, but it’s becoming harder each day.
Brie still has nightmares about Angelo, the Carracci’s family even getting resistance moving to New York, planning with the FBI, Cal has done everything to make her feel safe and the Bianchi family stays to themselves. She can’t help but worry Angelo will find out she’s pregnant, and what he will do, but it’s the new neighbour, something about him has her rattled.
Angelo hates the walls that cage him, but he’s a powerful inside them as he was outside. Once thing he wants is his property back, and he is assured as soon as she has the baby, they will make there move.
Cal does everything he can to keep Brie and his unborn child safe, but things slip through the cracks.
In the end Brie knows that Cal is her future and she will do anything to keep it, but Angelo is determined that he claimed her first and she will be his again.
Although you get some answers your left with just as many questions.
Brie still has nightmares about Angelo, the Carracci’s family even getting resistance moving to New York, planning with the FBI, Cal has done everything to make her feel safe and the Bianchi family stays to themselves. She can’t help but worry Angelo will find out she’s pregnant, and what he will do, but it’s the new neighbour, something about him has her rattled.
Angelo hates the walls that cage him, but he’s a powerful inside them as he was outside. Once thing he wants is his property back, and he is assured as soon as she has the baby, they will make there move.
Cal does everything he can to keep Brie and his unborn child safe, but things slip through the cracks.
In the end Brie knows that Cal is her future and she will do anything to keep it, but Angelo is determined that he claimed her first and she will be his again.
Although you get some answers your left with just as many questions.
October 25, 2019
REIGN
First, let me say, if you haven’t read RESURRECTION, do so now...You really need the background for REIGN.....in fact, I re-read RESURRECTION right before I started REIGN to refresh my memory....And I’m glad I did...♥️🌼🔥
REIGN is dark, intense, a little twisted and A LOT steamy love story set in the world of the mafia.... I liked Cal and Brie in RESURRECTION, but their true connection shines through in REIGN....and they discover a purpose for that connection ♥️🌼🔥
REIGN has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and it all works..Good sequel ...I’m thinking there’s probably a book 3 in the works...♥️🌼🔥
First, let me say, if you haven’t read RESURRECTION, do so now...You really need the background for REIGN.....in fact, I re-read RESURRECTION right before I started REIGN to refresh my memory....And I’m glad I did...♥️🌼🔥
REIGN is dark, intense, a little twisted and A LOT steamy love story set in the world of the mafia.... I liked Cal and Brie in RESURRECTION, but their true connection shines through in REIGN....and they discover a purpose for that connection ♥️🌼🔥
REIGN has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and it all works..Good sequel ...I’m thinking there’s probably a book 3 in the works...♥️🌼🔥
November 1, 2019
This is a continuation of Cal and Brie’s story. There are truths that are revealed and boy was I shocked. Brie and Cal are together, Angelo is in jail and they are awaiting the birth of their baby. This was soooo good. Brie and Carl’s connection is as strong as ever and cal will do whatever it takes to keep Brie safe. He will go against anyone and everything. There is more suspense, action, revealed secrets, and twists and turns. I love this story and the characters. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
November 1, 2019
Holy cow, I need more please!!
I have been waiting for this story since finishing Resurrection (The Vendetta Series #1) and let me tell ya, it was SO worth the wait. This story has it all, the dark twist and turns, the heart gripping and WTH I was not expecting that at all. Yeah totally worth the wait and now I can’t wait to see what happens next. Questions were answered but new ones came about. I’m looking forward to more from this author. 🖤🖤
I have been waiting for this story since finishing Resurrection (The Vendetta Series #1) and let me tell ya, it was SO worth the wait. This story has it all, the dark twist and turns, the heart gripping and WTH I was not expecting that at all. Yeah totally worth the wait and now I can’t wait to see what happens next. Questions were answered but new ones came about. I’m looking forward to more from this author. 🖤🖤
October 26, 2019
Wow, such a good book that follows on from Resurrection. A lot of loose ends are tied up in this book. Cal and Brie’s relationship is rock solid but they certainly have to go through the mill to get there. A lot of action and intrigue in this well written book. I couldn’t stop reading it, fabulous book.
October 15, 2019
An impressive continuation from book one, Resurrection, Reign has all the elements needed in a mafia romance: a little grit, lots of suspense, shocking turns of events and that sensually tantalizing chemistry. I absolutely loved reading this book.
October 24, 2019
Absolutely loved this amazing series
Had me on edge
Brie and Cal have my heart
Emotional beautiful broken intense heart stopping love story
So ready for more
Had me on edge
Brie and Cal have my heart
Emotional beautiful broken intense heart stopping love story
So ready for more
January 7, 2024
Wow, I didn't see that coming at the end.. I really enjoyed reading this as much as book one... I was not really able to put it down.. I can't wait to see what happens next
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