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Ruthless Crown
Ruthless. Cold. Savage . As the eldest son of the Gallagher family, I had to learn early to be emotionless and fearless as part of being groomed to one day be in charge. My father’s last words to me were, “Don’t trust them. Make them pay for killing your mother.” Who was he speaking of? The Italians? The Irish? The Russians? One thing for certain is the alliance between our clan and the Italians is over, but we can’t show our hand without first deciphering who’s the enemy. Until we know for sure, they all are.
Aurora Valentini is the daughter of the most powerful Italian Mafia family in New York. The sheltered princess is …
Mine to claim.
Mine to own.
Mine to break.
It doesn’t matter that she is betrothed to another man. As the new Clan Chief to the Irish throne, my plan to infiltrate the Italians to strengthen our empire and avenge my father’s murder rests solidly between her thighs. Her virginity is the chess piece in this unannounced war.
Once Aurora is abducted from her gilded cage, I will destroy her innocence—the purity her father holds sacred. Her only way out is through my ownership
WARNING: 18+ only. This book contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Please read responsibly.
Aurora Valentini is the daughter of the most powerful Italian Mafia family in New York. The sheltered princess is …
Mine to claim.
Mine to own.
Mine to break.
It doesn’t matter that she is betrothed to another man. As the new Clan Chief to the Irish throne, my plan to infiltrate the Italians to strengthen our empire and avenge my father’s murder rests solidly between her thighs. Her virginity is the chess piece in this unannounced war.
Once Aurora is abducted from her gilded cage, I will destroy her innocence—the purity her father holds sacred. Her only way out is through my ownership
WARNING: 18+ only. This book contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Please read responsibly.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2023
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S.R. Watson
29 books1,172 followersUSA Today bestselling author, S R Watson, is a Texas native who currently resides in Seattle, Washington. She writes contemporary, new adult, suspense, and a couple of sweet romance titles under the pen name S.Renée. She co-authors with Ryan Stacks and together the duo is planning to tap into the world of fantasy / paranormal.
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July 8, 2023
Loved it!
Wow i really loved it! The start started with an action and things proceeded from there! Honestly, I was a bit confused and it took me some time to get into it but once a few of the doubts were cleared i finished it in one sitting! You will love it if you love Mafia, a strong heroine, an alpha male who is ruthless yet sweet to his love. Though i wouldn't call it an arranged marriage trope as characters were not married throughout the book but there was mention of arranged marriage throughout.
Wow i really loved it! The start started with an action and things proceeded from there! Honestly, I was a bit confused and it took me some time to get into it but once a few of the doubts were cleared i finished it in one sitting! You will love it if you love Mafia, a strong heroine, an alpha male who is ruthless yet sweet to his love. Though i wouldn't call it an arranged marriage trope as characters were not married throughout the book but there was mention of arranged marriage throughout.
April 5, 2023
Second time reading from these authors
This is my second time reading from these authors and I definitely preferred this story over the first series I read. I loved Lennon’s character and the development he had throughout the book. I really loved the way his feelings developed for Aurora even when she had already fallen for him so quickly. Aurora’s character was very strong even when she was struggling with the situations she was in and I loved that she still allowed herself to trust Lennon even though she shouldn’t have. I am looking forward to the next book(s) in this series.
This is my second time reading from these authors and I definitely preferred this story over the first series I read. I loved Lennon’s character and the development he had throughout the book. I really loved the way his feelings developed for Aurora even when she had already fallen for him so quickly. Aurora’s character was very strong even when she was struggling with the situations she was in and I loved that she still allowed herself to trust Lennon even though she shouldn’t have. I am looking forward to the next book(s) in this series.
July 5, 2023
DNF… I didn’t make it far into this book before I stopped. The emphasis on her menstrual cycle seems like an odd fascination. There was a part about her, placing a pad between her legs and walking out of the bathroom with it swishing and then putting on clothes, and I don’t know if the writers don’t understand how pads work or if they’re just being obtuse but that’s not how they work. They make the lead also seems dark to his soul by degrading her to break her. I enjoy a dark romance but this just feels poorly written.
April 6, 2023
solid story
I LOVED this story! Loved Aurora and Lennon.
My first SR &stacks book but won't be my last.
This book could have used one more read through before publishing. Just as a side note.
I LOVED this story! Loved Aurora and Lennon.
My first SR &stacks book but won't be my last.
This book could have used one more read through before publishing. Just as a side note.
April 7, 2023
He kidnaps her to have ties with her family. They fall in love. They don't tell her family that she was kidnapped by him so her dad will allow them marry. Her bff really did have someone kidnap h for money. Bff gets killed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2023
Ruthless
What an intense story. Loved all the dynamic twists and turns. Joining 2 families in an intense and incredible way. I highly recommend this story to others.
What an intense story. Loved all the dynamic twists and turns. Joining 2 families in an intense and incredible way. I highly recommend this story to others.
April 12, 2023
I loved Lennon and Auroroa's story. I am very excited about this new series. The dialogue, plot, and spice were all top-tier.
April 22, 2023
Excellent book
Truly loved this book and loved the whole storyline. Can't wait for the other books in this series! Thank you!
Truly loved this book and loved the whole storyline. Can't wait for the other books in this series! Thank you!
May 13, 2023
Great book
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the concept and how dark turns to lightness. Very passionate and super sexy.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the concept and how dark turns to lightness. Very passionate and super sexy.
May 31, 2023
So-so.
Kangen baca mafia badass diluar, tp cinta banget sm heroine-nya.
type-type you look at her, you'll die.
Kangen baca mafia badass diluar, tp cinta banget sm heroine-nya.
type-type you look at her, you'll die.
October 6, 2023
Not really a romance….
Wouldn’t really consider this for the romance I was expecting…but entertaining for the intrigue of the mafia and dangerous alliances and betrayals.
Wouldn’t really consider this for the romance I was expecting…but entertaining for the intrigue of the mafia and dangerous alliances and betrayals.
November 13, 2023
Loved it definitely worth the read
December 16, 2023
💞💖💞 Lennon and Aurora💞💖💞 Wonderful Mafia book by SR Watson & Ryan Stacks! Lennon is tough And Aurora has been protected all her life. Things are moving fast in both their worlds. Lennon lost both parents..... No one even knows Aurora exists! Even though Lennon doesn't think he can love, Aurora breaks through his defenses. Good book! Add in on your TBR list today. S.R. Watson and Ryan Stacks are great authors and I would put their books on my TBR list!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2023
Lennon had just watched his father die. But before he died he let him know that who shot him also murdered his mother but he didn’t want retaliation he wanted Lennon to protect himself around people he could trust. So Lennon then became the head of the Irish Mafia. He had come up with a plan to make his clan strong. And that entailed abducting Aurora Valentini, the daughter of the head of the Italian Mafia. Not many people knew about her she had been kept hidden away that Lennon knew about her. He also knew the traditions of the Italian mafia and he had come up with a plan so Aurora could marry nobody but him.
Aurora was a prisoner in her own home. Her father didn’t want anyone to know about her. She had been homeschooled by the best tutors but what she also knew was that she was set to marry a man who she didn’t like who she didn’t know only because her father could then strengthen his status, thankfully Aurora had a maid who understood that she just needed to breathe and helped her get out of the house. But on this night she was abducted and thrown in a van and driven away. Aurora knew that this was her father getting his own back for her getting out of her prison so she stayed calm and that was when she felt a needle in her neck. But when she woke up she knew it wasn’t her father she knew she was in trouble.
Could Lennon carry out his plan??
Wow this is one brilliant read, I was seriously on the edge of my seat I don’t even know where to start Lennon is a strong confusing character who won my heart over really. His life has been very hard, he was trained from a young age of about 12 by his father what the mafia meant. He always tries to protect his brothers and his sister. But seeing the changes in him while he holds Aurora captive was addictive. Aurora Was so pure when she first got captured but isn’t not long until she’s having impure thoughts about him. But living as a captive is hard she has some tough lessons to learn and Lennon is not easy on her.
I honestly could not put this book down once I started and read it well into the night. I am so excited for the second book in the series. What an amazing read
Aurora was a prisoner in her own home. Her father didn’t want anyone to know about her. She had been homeschooled by the best tutors but what she also knew was that she was set to marry a man who she didn’t like who she didn’t know only because her father could then strengthen his status, thankfully Aurora had a maid who understood that she just needed to breathe and helped her get out of the house. But on this night she was abducted and thrown in a van and driven away. Aurora knew that this was her father getting his own back for her getting out of her prison so she stayed calm and that was when she felt a needle in her neck. But when she woke up she knew it wasn’t her father she knew she was in trouble.
Could Lennon carry out his plan??
Wow this is one brilliant read, I was seriously on the edge of my seat I don’t even know where to start Lennon is a strong confusing character who won my heart over really. His life has been very hard, he was trained from a young age of about 12 by his father what the mafia meant. He always tries to protect his brothers and his sister. But seeing the changes in him while he holds Aurora captive was addictive. Aurora Was so pure when she first got captured but isn’t not long until she’s having impure thoughts about him. But living as a captive is hard she has some tough lessons to learn and Lennon is not easy on her.
I honestly could not put this book down once I started and read it well into the night. I am so excited for the second book in the series. What an amazing read
March 24, 2023
Lennon ends up taking over after the death of his father. Instead of telling him who killed him he told Lennon it isn't who he thinks it is. He is a cold ruthless savage who takes his rival's daughter Aurora who is his adversary and gives as good as she gets. As these two battles of wills go against each other feelings begin to develop between them. This action-packed story kept me glued to it to see how Lennon and Aurora's relationship ends!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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He's the mountain man that captured her attention. When Penny's car breaks down, she has no choice but to get a room in town at the inn. On a hike up the mountain she falls and injures her ankle. Griff saves her from a mountain lion, and it will start an endearing journey between them. Griff takes one look at Penny and knows that she is his forever woman but when the towns people show up at his cabin will they take her away? This story kept me glued to the pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
He's the mountain man that captured her attention. When Penny's car breaks down, she has no choice but to get a room in town at the inn. On a hike up the mountain she falls and injures her ankle. Griff saves her from a mountain lion, and it will start an endearing journey between them. Griff takes one look at Penny and knows that she is his forever woman but when the towns people show up at his cabin will they take her away? This story kept me glued to the pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2023
A novel that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. It was hard to put down.
Lennon found his father almost dead after several bullets struck him. His last words were about taking care of his family and encouraging his son to succeed.
It is then that a bitter Lennon plots revenge on his enemies. Now that he is the Clan Chief, he must be just as brutal as his father.
On the other hand, Aurora is abducted by people with odd accents. She thought they might have been working for her father, who could have planned such a prank. Unfortunately, it’s not that, but a huge war is going on.
This kind of story is interesting to me when there is a mafia component involved. In this case, it reminds me of Mario Puzo's books which appear to be movies.
My discomfort was heightened when Lennon said he owned Aurora. Women are always victims of bizarre acts in the mafia. Mafia violence is insane, given how cruel they are to their victims.
It is highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lennon found his father almost dead after several bullets struck him. His last words were about taking care of his family and encouraging his son to succeed.
It is then that a bitter Lennon plots revenge on his enemies. Now that he is the Clan Chief, he must be just as brutal as his father.
On the other hand, Aurora is abducted by people with odd accents. She thought they might have been working for her father, who could have planned such a prank. Unfortunately, it’s not that, but a huge war is going on.
This kind of story is interesting to me when there is a mafia component involved. In this case, it reminds me of Mario Puzo's books which appear to be movies.
My discomfort was heightened when Lennon said he owned Aurora. Women are always victims of bizarre acts in the mafia. Mafia violence is insane, given how cruel they are to their victims.
It is highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2023
Ruthless. Cold. Savage. As the eldest son of the Gallagher family, he had to learn early to be emotionless and fearless as part of being groomed to one day be in charge. His father’s last words to him were, “Don’t trust them. Make them pay for killing your mother.” Who was he speaking of? The Italians? The Irish? The Russians? One thing was for certain the alliance between our clan and the Italians is over, but we can’t show our hand without first deciphering who’s the enemy. Until we know for sure, they all are. Aurora Valentini is the daughter of the most powerful Italian Mafia family in New York. The sheltered princess is his to claim, own....break. It doesn’t matter that she's betrothed to another. As the new Clan Chief to the Irish throne, his plan is to infiltrate the Italians to strengthen their empire and avenge his father’s murder. Her virginity is the chess piece in this unannounced war. Wow!! An intensely,intriguing read that I couldn't put down. Loved it. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
July 1, 2023
Lennon becomes Clan Chief after is father is killed. He kidnaps Aurora who is the princess in the Italian Mafia to use her to help build power for his Clan. He is derailed when his ruthlessness towards Aurora starts to change. Her nature doesn’t allow for anyone to be hurt. Can they both get what they want.
Ruthless Crown was a great book. Aurora and Lennon story drew me in and kept me reading till the end. 5 for 🌶️. 5 ⭐️. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for hot, ruthless, sexy mafia with a sassy fmc.
Ruthless Crown was a great book. Aurora and Lennon story drew me in and kept me reading till the end. 5 for 🌶️. 5 ⭐️. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for hot, ruthless, sexy mafia with a sassy fmc.
March 29, 2023
This book was sooo friggin' GOOD!!! I LOVED the whole story from beginning to end. Lennon had the exterior of being ruthless and heartless in his plan to gain control of Aurora. Her strong resistance and fearlessness make her a strong adversary. As the story progresses, we get to see things change. Without giving any spoilers, Lennon and Aurora's journey is exciting, action packed and of course in our authors true form, quite steamy, lol. I highly recommend this book for all to read.
March 18, 2023
in becoming the new cheif of the irish Clan Lennon has to solidify his ranks and bings his father murder to justice and Italian mafia princess Aurora is just his ticket, only in taking and claiming her does he unleash something inside himself he never thought possible, but has he destroyed any chance by taking Aurora in the first place? well written steamy engaging captive enemies to lovers romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 21, 2023
The first book in the Gallagher Crime Family series by S.R. Watson and Ryan Stacks, Ruthless Crown is a well written, dark mafia, arranged marriage romance. This dark, twisted, and forbidden story features a hot, ruthless and sexy hero and a strong, sassy heroine. There's suspense, revenge, action, and a whole lotta steam.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
March 26, 2023
Lennon and Aurora's story in this new mafia series was attention-grabbing and held me captive. Darkly delicious and arousing plotline with an intriguing cast of characters. Scattered throughout were tiny little teasers of what could be upcoming story lines for more books in the series.
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