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Revenge is the only thing that stands in my way.
Then Delphine and I can finally be together.
My father has no idea the hell he’s in for.
I’ll savor the moment I get to play in his blood.
But when he reveals what he’s really capable of,
I realize I may have underestimated the devil.
A future together is all I want with Salvatore.
But just as that seems possible, more enemies emerge.
Between a secret society of the powerful and elite
And Salvatore’s mafia boss father hunting us down,
Things take their most twisted and savage turn yet.
The price we’re forced to pay will be so steep, we may never be the same…


Savage Roses is book 3 in the Gangsters & Roses dark mafia romance series. It is a forbidden romance that is not suitable for readers under the age of 18 due to graphic violent and sexual content . This story also contains themes that some readers may find upsetting. Please read the content warning before proceeding with the story for any possible triggers.

468 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 23, 2023

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Sienne Vega

43 books363 followers
Sienne has a thing for dark and brooding alphas and the diverse women who love them.

She enjoys writing stories where lines are blurred and the romance is dark and delicious.

In her spare time, she unwinds with a nice glass of wine and Netflix binge.

****ALL of my books have trigger warnings. Please take a sec to either visit siennevega.com for a list OR read the front of the book labeled "Content Warnings".****

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476 reviews34 followers
April 15, 2023
Intense

Whew! This was a ride! We finally get all the pieces to the puzzle of this crazy story. Love that Jon and Phi are finally together but it’s not smooth sailing, far from it.
I liked that this was a complicated story. It wasn’t an easy road to HEA. Now there were a few chapters where I was truly mad at Ms. Vega because my girl phi had been through ENOUGH! I was so worried for her but it all worked out in the last hour.
Great conclusion to this story.
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605 reviews57 followers
April 17, 2023
So...anticlimactic...wish we got a better ending idk it just felt so eh and so info dumpy...
also it implied Ernest wasn't dead or whatever...anyways I want a second gen with giofalynn's daughter and delphinesalvatore son...mi gente italians or wtv
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1,786 reviews26 followers
May 10, 2023
Wow, What a Ride!
What a way to end a story, this book had me on the edge of my seat. The cruelty that Salvatore had to endure. I really don’t know how he made it too the other side. He and Phi went through so much and endured so much. I hope Stitches get to find love I loved his character. This is a dark reading and has triggered.
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188 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2023
This is a dark romance, please mind your triggers. 

This is the final book in the Gangsters and Rose's series. We finally see Salvatore and Delphine get their HEA. 

The things that Salvatore and Delphine go through before they get their HEA are tough. 

We finally learn what is on the tapes that Lucius wants from Salvatore. 

I liked this book. It was a good ending to Salvatore and Delphine's story.  
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107 reviews
April 4, 2023
Wish I could give this more than 5 stars. What can I say? I am speechless, I am shook, I am intrigued. I couldn’t wait to read this book and it was wayyyyy better than I expected it to be. I’m so sad I read it so fast because now I wish I could re-experience reading it for the first time. This was an emotional read. Jon and Phi have been through soo much together but they were always there for each other and they always loved each other more than they loved themselves. They fought for each other and cried for each other and lived for each other. We got all the answers in this book for all the questions I’ve had since Forbidden Roses. Salvatore and Delphine are my all time favorite couple, this series has become my all time favorite series EVER. Sienne Vega is extremely talented and I am looking forward to what she puts out in the future. She has this ability to write stories and have us the reader see it like it’s happening right in front of us. It’s bittersweet saying goodbye to the Gangsters and Roses series but I can’t wait to fall in love with the next universe Ms. Vega creates.

Love,
An overexcited black girl
51 reviews4 followers
April 13, 2023
Unfortunately the series had to end, oh but, What A Great Ending. This book had a lot of twists and turns for Salvatore and Delphine. They earned their HEA in more ways than one. Outstanding job Mrs Vega. I enjoyed reading this book. I definitely recommend reading this book. I received an ARC copy for an honest review.
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1,751 reviews185 followers
April 9, 2023
Good Things Come to an End
“Savage Roses” is Book 3 of Sienne Vega’s Gangsters & Roses Series, a Mafia, forbidden inter-racial romance. The content warning is noted at the beginning of the book.

Salvatore (Jon) (MMC) and Delphine (Phi) (FMC) story come to an exciting conclusion. Lovers of mafia romance will be pleased too with all the action and steamy scenes in “Savage Roses.” Readers will get the POVs of other characters and past time that help with the backstory, which pulls together a satisfying ending to a fantastic series. Overall, entertaining.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
824 reviews5 followers
May 2, 2023
Wow, what a book! Phi and Jon (Salvatore)

Great! Great! Wonderful book! I can’t believe I read it in one sitting! And you won’t be able to put this book down either. The reader really learns about Salvatore’s life…from childhood and his pain. His “father” Lucius, I call him Lucifer, for this treatment of Stefania, Salvatore and his own brother. I hope there’s another book that answers my questions: 1) if Ernest Adams body wasn’t found, whose in the grave? Did he really die in the car? Who was that man at the cemetery that was watching Phi (that she didn’t tell Jon/Salvatore about? Another book? I sure hope so!!!
43 reviews3 followers
April 9, 2023
What a fantastic ending to a great series. I could not put this book down. Sienne did a great job of answering all the questions that we had from earlier books, along with some good twists. It was really intense at times but absolutely worth all the stress to finally see Jon and Phi finally reach their happy ending.
444 reviews2 followers
April 20, 2023
Oh wow 😯!!!! OMG… If you are reading this review before purchased, DON’T, STOP ✋…. Do not read anything below, just go ahead and get it. You will not be disappointed!!! It’s worth it.

WOW, WOW, WOW… First time reading this author and my goodness how I have striked gold even though I can’t believe I waited this long to get to know her.
Now if you are reading this review before getting this series, STOP ✋, and just grab it. DO NOT read anything yet until you start this series.
This was the perfect story between Romance, Love, Mafia gangster, Mystery, and soooo much ACTION from the beginning to end.
It’s imperative that you read the first book where you get a full disclosure and understanding of each character (even though it’s all the way at the end that you truly understand everything)
Jon and Phi meet when she was 15 and him 17 where everything is set up beautifully until the end/finale. They went head first in this whirlwind romance but they had so much riding against them that they ended up losing 12 years of their lives until they got to meet again and Jon fought tooth and nail to get her, even though she was already his since the beginning.
While Jon is the best book bae, Alpha, and very likable, Phi was such a huge challenge. Annoying, whinny, childish, and a brat, at one point I almost gave up into finishing the book but because of Jon, and Stiches, it was easy to push through 😩.
Anyway, Forbidden Roses is actually book 1, then came Wicked Roses, then Twisted Roses and finally Savage Roses. Try to read it in this order so you can have a higher taste buds for this series. You will not regret it. I just hoped and wished that I could give it more than this measly 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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217 reviews6 followers
April 26, 2023
MUST READ!!!!! EPIC NERVE WRECKING, HEART STOPPING, AND SOUL WRENCHING!!!



Possible spoilers…. Sorry!!
Wowwwww! This journey…from their first meeting as teenagers to the growth into adulthood. I just don’t even know where to start! Sienna has earned a fan for life from this series alone. I love love love the reality in how you wrote this book. From how Delphine changed after being assaulted to how you think Salvatore will come on top! To how they were imprisoned. I hated it because my heart and nerves were like what’s going onnnnnnnn??? But i loved it because it’s realistic. Again even though Sienne made these characters and this story all of it was believable. The twist in here just never stop!! Ughhhh it just makes me want to read the whole series over😢Definitely want more of them!!! That’s also another thing i liked they had their sexy moments quite a few… but i feel there was a good balance between the romance and the dark Mafia throughout the book. Again great read! I don’t see how anyone can be disappointed! Thank you Sienne for this greatness!!! I will be buying the hardbacks just because they were that good!
2 reviews
April 27, 2023
Jon & Phi…WOW🔥🔥🔥

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. All the twist and turns, I was literally holding my breath during portions of my reading. There was so much action packed into this book and so eloquently written! I’m so happy Jon and Phi persevered through all the trauma and tragedy. What a perfect ending to an imperfect love story!
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454 reviews
April 22, 2023
I think I’m truly speechless. It was just that good!
I have to admit, I had to constantly put the book down and walk away, but then I’d come right back to see what was happening. The things Phi and Jon went through just broke my heart. I don’t know that others could survive it.

If you have any triggers, read with caution, but so worth the read.

The series was incredible, but this final book….these two truly fought for their HEA and I’m so glad they got it.

Though a lot of it was so hard to get through, when these two come together….it’s 🔥🔥🔥.

I love Phi’s dark side, how it bends to Jon’s dominance. I love Jon’s soft side, how only Phi can bring it out.

Absolutely perfect!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
664 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2023
Omg what a great final book, it was just as exciting as the other two books. I just couldn’t put it down. My god what an ending, and what a close call that was. Now that’s a fight for love when ever I have read one. Great book, very well written. All the characters, and not just the two main ones were great. Salvatore and Delphine opposites through and through, but their love for each other was so much bigger. This was an emotional read and I felt like I was there looking in. This book was great and so was the series. Highly recommend
1,272 reviews
April 19, 2023
I loved the end at the cemetery was that her imagination or a happy ending/potential reunion down the line. What a beautiful and explosive romance and ride I was in agony during the lows, but I knew this couple was meant to be and I was rooting for their love story. This was well worth the wait and the highs were just wonderful! Even though I am supposed to be packing for my move this book deserved my time and attention. I am glad I took some me time and snuck this book in. So good!
71 reviews
April 19, 2023
Unpredictable - a real page turner

I couldn't stop devouring one book after another. I am so happy the Salvatore and Delphi finally got their happy ever after. It was a rocky and bloody road but in the end they triumphed.
Love Sienne's fast paced action book, laced with a strong romantic undertone despite the violent backdrop.
Will be reading more of Sienne's books!
89 reviews
April 17, 2023
DAMN GOOD READ👸🏿🤴🏻💖🤰🏿🤱🏽👶🏽

I swear on my momma this needs to be made into a Netflix series! Every book up until the last is bold and dynamic. From the characters to the storyline this is one of the best dark mafia romance novel I have ever read. I pray the author writes another installment.😘
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264 reviews
April 15, 2023
JON & PHI

This book was so worth the wait. True love will always prevail. I cried, I laughed, I got mad and sad, but in the end I was happy. I can’t believe this is the end of Salvatore and Delphine powerful love story. I loved the way the writer weaved this story and just when you thought you had it figured out—BOOM. Great book.
10 reviews1 follower
May 5, 2023
Not as good as the first two.

Overall it was pretty good. I want to know how in the heck they were able to have sex after he was tortured for so long? I just couldn’t get past that and it totally ruined the book for me. My intelligence was totally insulted. He must be a superhero or something. The sex scene was just totally unnecessary . Just sayin…
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1,780 reviews21 followers
April 14, 2023
Sienne Vega has returned with the finishing installment of her exciting and gritty series, Gangsters & Roses. We learned a bit more about Phi’s father in book 2.5 of the series. He appeared to have no redeeming qualities and wielded his power with a heavy hand. In book 3, we gain more insight into the many layers of the complex and far-reaching Neptune Society as well as the dark secrets held by both families. Allegiances and dynamics are not what they appear to be. As the story opens Phi and Salvatore are together and stronger than ever; unfortunately, they will soon embark on a trajectory that will test the limits of their endurance but not their love. Salvatore has dared to hope and imagine a future where he and Phi are able to live a normal life with children and a peaceful existence. Looming over this vision of happily ever after, is the specter of the often mentioned but seldom seen Lucius. Salvatore has a plan to finally gain the peace and freedom he has longed to achieve. However, will the powerful and relentless Lucius stay one step ahead as he has always done? Ms. Vega has produced a truly amazing and coherent ending to a stellar series. Furthermore, using multiple points of view as well as narratives from the past, she has rendered a tremendously complex and engaging story filled with unexpected family pairings, arcs of redemption and a satisfying conclusion. Well done!!!
732 reviews4 followers
April 18, 2023
The end to Salvatore and Delphine's drama filled love story was nothing short of amazing! I was not prepared for the amount of twists and turns this book took. I knew going in they would have to fight tooth and nail to get to their happily ever after, but the road it took blew me away. There are threats coming at them from all sides, and Sienne Vega does a great job of providing so much details and descriptions that you can actually visualize each scene. Many of the lingering questions from the series were answered, including what was on the tape Salvatore's father desperately didn't want to get out. OMG I wasn't ready!!! My heart sunk and draw dropped so many times while reading this story from the amazing storytelling and the greatness of Salvatore and Delphine. (Stiches is my favorite secondary character. He's so funny.) I'm so glad their emotional rollercoaster is over for them. A great end to the Gangsters & Roses series.
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1,617 reviews8 followers
May 1, 2023
AWESOMESAUCE times 10

From Book 1 to Book 3. AWESOMESAUCE times 10.
I’ve waited long enough for this allegedly finale chapter in Jon’s and Phi’s story. Their relationship transcends both time and family.

I only have one question. Was it a ghost or was it really him Phi saw? Also are we sure that there wasn’t at least one survivor from the boiler room? These are the questions that make read these books more than once. To get clarification.


Anywho… bring on the new series of awesomeness.


Any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me and I am happily leaving this review. I originally voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book via bsprout.
344 reviews4 followers
April 22, 2023
This was a good wrap up to the series. There were some good plot twists ...some expected, some not so much😉. The H/h have layers and you continue to see them evolve in a very realistic way as you experience their traumatic story along the way...even therapy (BRAVO SIENNE!!!). I did struggle with Delphi's stubborn nature that came off as super reckless at certain points in the story, but you still gotta love her. The disclaimer about violence, abuse triggers and such is SERIOUS!!!! But happy to see the story of Delphi and Salvatore completed with an HEA and resolve to a story well written. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5,941 reviews30 followers
April 28, 2023
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

OMG! Wow, I absolutely loved reading this book it had me on the edge of my seat, the story was so mesmerising and the characters were really sensational. This story was about Salvotore and Delphine, these two are made for each other they maybe opposites but they made it work. This story had me captivated with the twist and turns, action, suspense, danger, revenge, secrets, and many more emotions including love. This is the last book of Gangsters and Roses.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
235 reviews
November 22, 2023
I’ve got to admit

It took me a while to read this book. It started off good, then it bogged down for me. I read another book in between finishing this one. While reading the other book, I would check in with Jon and Phi. Ooo, it got jumping! Once, finished the other book, I couldn’t stop until I finished. I was tripping and my mind was messed with! I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Such good twists and turns that were never expected. Please be aware that some of the violence described is vivid and was a bit hard for me to read. It was written for a specific reason though. I’m so glad I finished this book. Now on to book 4.
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17 reviews
January 28, 2024
The calm before the storm

That’s what this book was. Everything just came to a head. And the little sentiments in between was just everything. I enjoyed it. I loved the flashbacks because they gave me enough information to know the who and understand the path.
This book right here, is a break down of ya characters cause when o’boy said “No teeth” I wanted to punch my phone!!!!
I’m sad that some characters did not survive cause boy I was living for that face to face! This book could have ended here wait there’s still unanswered questions I have. Good thing there’s a book 4….
263 reviews2 followers
April 10, 2023
OMG! What an incredible ending to this “Roses” series. Sienna Vega knocked it out of the park. Jon and Phi have been through so much together but their love for each other is strong. We learn a lot of the answers to the questions we have from the past books. This book has the steamy scenes, lies, deceit, there are some triggers in here that is noted in the beginning of the book. Once you start reading you are hooked and can’t put it down its that good. The only bummer is it’s over too soon. This is my honest review of an ARC copy.
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460 reviews3 followers
April 27, 2023
What can I say about this book and series?! It was extremely well written, entertaining, sexy, captivating and action packed! The characters are great and the story was well developed and thought out! There was so many twist and turns in all three books and I was captivated from the beginning of the series until the end! If you’re looking for an awesome series that’s filled with great characters, intrigue, romance and adventure then start clicking you won't be disappointed!!!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,670 reviews23 followers
March 17, 2024
Yeah This Is Good!!

This was a welcome reckoning to a series of events and a bad man that needed to know he's not god. The writer gets it right,the passion between the two main characters continue in the same fashion, it leaps off the pages Ang you get a feeling its a living breathing thing. The action and drama is none stop and the twist and turns move like a winding road. The writer handles quite a few dark subjects with just enough ,in your face truth. This was just very good writing to what has been a fantastic series.
1,304 reviews3 followers
April 13, 2023
This is the third and final book in the Gangsters & Roses series by Sienne Vega and it does not disappoint. Will Salvatore and Delphine get their HEA? or will it all fall apart. Many questions are answered, and it is a good mafia romance. Lots of twists and turns that keep you reading late into the night to find out how it will end. Good series.

I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
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