Emilio

The Santoyo Brothers Trilogy #2

by Quinn Ryder

I’ve been in love with Esmeralda Barrio, since my father brought her home sixteen years ago, bruised, broken, and empty. For the last sixteen years I’ve watched her change from the beautiful girl I fell in love with, to the cold-hearted woman I no longer recognize. Living under my father’s rule had hardened her, and now she’s just as bad as he is, treating others with the cruelty that was once shown to her.

I never expected to be next in line to take over the familia, but now that my brother is on the lam and in bed with our enemy, I have no choice but to step into the role that was meant for him. That role came with a prize I never expected—Esmeralda. Now she’s mine to own, something I had wished for since I was a young boy when I watched her love everyone in my family but me.

Falling in love with the woman covered in scars was incredibly easy for me but getting her to love me back has proven to be the most difficult task I’ve ever had to face. Now that I know the truth behind our union, I’m determined to save her from herself before it’s too late. She has something my father wants, and if I don’t stop him, I might just lose her forever. I’ve always been the one to runaway from danger, but now that I own Esmeralda’s hand, I’ll do anything to protect her, even if it means giving up my own life for hers.

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 20, 2021

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Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read if you love mafia books

This picks up where book 1 ends. Emilio has been in love with Esme since she was brought to their home. Julio makes them marry since Sergio took off.

Same has been through so much but when family secrets are revealed she finds out how evil the father is.

I shouldn't have read the prologue for Mateo because now I have to wait until June to find out what happens.

[Lynne Garlick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh. My. Days!!

Wow! What a read! This picks up where book one finished and it is 0-60 from the off!
As Esme and Emilio's story unfolds my heart split in two. Both have been put through so much, all by the same man. As Esme opens up to Emilio, he realises that there is so much more to get past than he ever thought possible. All he wants to do is love her and keep her safe, but first somebody needs to be dealt with!!
My days, their story had me on the edge of my seat. Great read!!

[C. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready y’all because Emilio is one of those books that once you start you won’t be able to but it down until the very end. If you read Sergio (which hopefully you did lol) then I bet you’re like me and needed Esme (Esmeralda) story ASAP. Well Quinn Ryder held nothing back and my jaw is still in pain from smacking the floor numerous times while reading. Now I need July 20th to hurry up and get here so I can finally have Mateo’s story!! Quinn, you sly me girl!! I definitely wasn’t expecting all that in their story but I loved every word!! You go girl!! 🖤🔥😈🔥🖤

[Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emilio is Quinn's second book in the Social Rejects Syndicate series...and WOW if you thought that Sergio blew your mind,I strongly recommend you read Emilio! The middle son of the head of the Santoyo cartel, he is overlooked by his older brother,but now that circumstances have changed,he has been brought to the forefront by having to marry Esmeralda, the woman he's secretly loved since she was seventeen. Of course like with Sergio...there are plenty of times where I was yelling at the book lol! Quinn,you have outdone yourself yet again,you rock as a writer,and I can't wait to find out what happens in Mateo's book!
A thousand stars!!!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you read Sergio, you met Emilio and Esme. This takes off where Sergio ended. Since Sergio left, Emilio is made to marry Esmerelda/Esme. I did not like Esme when I first met her. Reading this book brings out more of what she went through and is going through. There are some twists that pop up and some shocking secrets revealed. I’m not going to say more than you need to read this. I ended up loving these two and the emotions they go through, you will feel. Quinn brought it all out with these two. Once you start this book, you will not put it down. I finished it in one sitting. If you read this before Sergio, you will want to go back and read it.

[Brittany Forsyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The saga continues! Quinn’s follow up to book 1 in the Santoyo Brothers Trilogy did not disappoint. Romance, action, drama... yes please! In book 2 we get to spend time with Emilio and Esme and witness the back story that helped shape these characters into who they are today as they come together. Think you can’t hate Julio any more than you already do? Think again!

So much was unpacked and revealed in book 2 with the Santoyo family, I can’t even imagine what’s in store for the conclusion when everything comes to a head in Book 3 (Mateo).

[Amanda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

An outstanding read that blew me away. This series keeps getting better. Emilio and Esme's story is full of shocking reveals, jaw dropping at that. This was so much more than I could've imagined it to be. There's things that happened that I didn't even see coming. It's a page turner with an ending that'll have you thinking did that just happen. I can't wait to read the next in the series and this is an absolute must read.

[Surrender2silk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emilio has always lived by whatever his father has told him. He never fought for nothing. Until Esme. He has loved her since he meet her broken and lost. She has scars that tell her story. She was lead to believe she will marry the man of her dreams. Never imagine that he was her worst night. Together they fine love ..passion a need to breath for someone other then them selfs. Together they can over there fears. To trust someone to heal there broken souls ..

[Pixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t know if I can do justice in this review but I will try. I have been waiting for Emilio and Esme’s story since Sergio and man the wait was well worth it. Honestly Esme’s story broke my heart. Ugly crying and all (Yep I’m a freak like that). Quinn’s writing continues to amaze me. From the second I sat down I did not want to put the book down. There were so many twists and turns that half the time I didn’t see them coming. Mateo can’t come soon enough!!!!

[Amanda Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shit if you are looking for an action packed, keep you on the edge of your seat, with some hot sex scenes then you want to grab a copy of Emilio now!!! I was gifted an arc of this story and I definitely could not put it down. Once you start it grabs you by the balls and won’t let go. Spectacular work Quinn!!!!

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so action packed, it will leave you wanting more! Hot and steamy, it will have you biting your nails, waiting for the next shoe to drop! I couldn’t put this book down! Highly recommended read!!

[Madeleine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these brothers! You guys are in for an awesome ride. Falling in love with Esme was easy for Emilio almost like taking his next breathe. But, getting her to love him back was a whole different story. Danger, lies, action, secrets and steam. So good!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Emilio and Esme, a Love story like no other! All Esme really wants is to be truly loved and wanted. All Emilio wants is the chance to show Esme that he truly loves her and has for a long time! Their love story is one you don’t want to miss out on! I Loved it!

[Katrina Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can this series get any better. Another one I could not put down. My heart broke reading this book. Can't wait to find out what happens next because the ending had me wanting more. Must read