RELEASE DATE: FEB 19
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I
am a Killer. A Rapist. A Monster.
I
know only pain and survival.
That
is until the Cappo's sister walked into my life.
And
changed everything.
She's
a light who makes my darkness darker, her smile makes my heart turn to ice, and
I can't escape the fear her seductive looks instill--knowing it's only a matter
of time before I fail--again, and take her for myself.
This
is the story of my redemption.
But
it's not pretty...I died, and now I'm alive, but not living, breathing but not
surviving. I am Phoenix De Lange, son to a murdered mob boss, estranged
brother, horrible friend, monster in the making, newest leader to one of the
most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra.
And
I will have my vengeance.
Or
die trying.
I
am Phoenix De Lange.
Death
is all I know.
Until
she offers me a piece of life--I can't resist taking.
P-h-e-n-o-m-e-n-a-l....Rachel
Van Dyken is a literary genius...oh my, I mean seriously her writing is so
captivating and intense at times. You are definitely always on a ride
when you read her books. I have been waiting to read Phoenix's story for
awhile and was so excited....majorly excited like jump up and down
excited...LOL!
I
knew this book was going to be intense, dark and have a lot of twists. This
book had it all...wow!
Phoenix
is a haunted man. He is so tormented with his past and doesn't believe he's
worth anything. He was a monster and monsters deserved darkness, not
happy endings. He felt he didn't deserve redemption because of his past
sins that give him constant nightmares...he had no heart, he deserved no
happiness or pleasure. He needed to pay for his sins and that's why he
chose to do things alone and be numb...until the one who could change it all is
thrown into his life full time...Bianka(Bee) Campisi.
Bianka(Bee)
is a beautiful, funny and sheltered girl. She is Tex's little sister, but
shes grown up in a world alone being passed from family member to family
member. The horrible life she lived in was constant fear. Now after
moving to live with her brother, she finally has freedom, but she's waiting for
him to get rid of her just like the others. She is a little awkward
around others and has no friends. Except for the one who is
forbidden...Phoenix. He's the one who has been constant in her life, who
would put her safety before his own, who saved her. He was the one she
wanted, but yet couldn't have.
I
loved the back and forth between these two. Bee could push his buttons
and get him going so good. The chemistry between them was so undeniable,
but yet Phoenix tried to stay away. He couldn't allow himself to given
in, he was sure his darkness would come out. He wouldn't let that happen.
He couldn't destroy an innocent...his heaven, his light...Bee!
Would
Phoenix become his father? Would he give completely into his dark side
again? Or would he finally get his miracle, his redemption? Will
Ber break down Phoenix's walls? Will she convince him he's worth it, that
he's not his past?
I
loved the interaction with the rest of the characters. I can't get enough
of these characters and the drama of their lifestyle...keeps ya on your toes!
I
can't express how much I loved this book. I fell in love with this series
in book one and I didn't think anyone would out do Nixon, but damn it Phoenix
is my number one now. This book has a lot of OMG moments, a lot of
heartbreaking moments and yes a lot funny moments(Tex, payback)...ha ha!
This
whole series is always 5 stars for me. Rachel is a 1-click author for me.
She has outdone herself with this book and for me is the best one in the
series. 5 Plus Birdy Stars!!
Review
by Heather Driscoll
PROLOGUE:
Phoenix
“Do
it,” my father spat. “Or I will.”
I
looked at the girl at my feet and back at my father. “No.”
He
lifted his hand above my head; I knew what was coming, knew it would hurt like
hell but had no way to fight back — he’d already starved me of my food for the
past three days for arguing, for trying to save the girl and her cousin.
His
fist hit my temple so hard that I fell to the ground with a cry. The click of
his boots against the cement gave me the only warning I’d have as he reared
back and kicked me in the ribs; over and over again he kicked. The girl
screamed, but I stayed silent. Screaming didn’t help; nothing did.
I
waited until he was done — I prayed that he would kill me this time. I prayed
so hard that I was convinced God was finally going to hear me and take me away
from my hell. Anything was better than living. Anything.
“You
worthless—” Another kick to the head. “—piece of shit!” A kick to my gut. “You
will never be boss, not if you cry every time you must do the hard thing!”
Finally, blessed darkness enveloped my line of vision.
I
woke up from the nightmare screaming, not even realizing that I was safe, in my
own bed. With a curse I checked the clock.
Three
a.m.
Well,
at least I’d only had one nightmare — that I’d remembered. I’d been living with
Sergio for the past week; his house was so big that I’d basically taken the
east wing, and he’d taken the West, said he’d hated living alone anyway. I
wasn’t stupid; I knew the guy wasn’t exactly a big fan, but it worked. I needed
to stay in the States while I figured shit out.
And
I wasn’t ready to leave. Not when I needed to learn all I could from Nixon. Not
when I had responsibility.
And
not when I had those black folders freaking burning a hole in my mind.
Luca
hadn’t just left me an empire; he’d left me secrets. I wasn’t sure what was
worse, knowing everything there was to know about those I was supposed to be
protecting or knowing that at any minute one of them could turn on us.
“Hey!”
Bee barged into my room.
“Damn
it!” I pulled the blankets over my naked body, my heart picking up speed at her
tousled hair and bedroom eyes. Tex’s sister, Tex’s sister. My body wasn’t
accepting that — physically it wasn’t accepting any information other than she
was beautiful.
And
it was dark.
I
looked away, scowling.
“I
heard screaming.” Bee took a step forward, her perfume floating off her body
like an aphrodisiac or drug, making me calm, making me want something I had no
business wanting.
“Yeah,
well…” I gave her a cold glance. “…clearly I’m fine, so you should go.
Actually, why are you here? You know you live with Tex, right?”
She
shrugged and sat on my bed. I clenched my fists around the blankets to keep
from reaching out to her. It was getting harder and harder to ignore her warmth
— when I lived in a constant state of near-death cold.
“He’s
with Mo, and they need privacy. I’m not stupid. So I asked Sergio if I could
move in for a while.”
“You
did what?” I asked in a deadly tone, one I was sure would probably give her
nightmares later.
She
grinned. “I’m your new roomie!” Bee bounced on the bed and sent me a shy look
from beneath her dark lashes. “Admit it, you miss our slumber parties.”
Forget
the nightmare — I was looking at it.
She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband and their snoring Boxer, Sir Winston Churchill. She loves to hear from readers! You can follow her writing journey at www.rachelvandykenauthor.com
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