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Depraved: A Dark MC Romance (American Street Kings Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Bella J (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,335 ratings

He’s a beast. A killer.
A dark shadow with blood on his hands and violence in his veins.

He’s the monster that comes at midnight. The one I watch from my bedroom window, holding my breath, wondering if he has finally come for me.

It’s only a matter of time before he takes me. His ballerina girl. It’s a promise he made the first time he caught me staring at him. ‘You will be mine.’

It’s impossible not to fear him. My bones tremble every time I hear his name.

Granite. President of the American Street Kings MC.

A callous ruler.
A merciless leader
A cruel king.

…and the man who will start a war for me.


AUTHOR NOTES:

AMERICAN STREET KINGS is a dark MC series that contain scenes that might offend sensitive readers.
Previously published as a duet (Depraved and Defiant). Granite's story is now available as a complete standalone.
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    American Street Kings
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  5. Publication date
    July 17, 2019
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dark mc romance captive kidnapping enemies to lovers
dark mc romantic suspense forced kidnapped alpha hero
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BELLA J.

Bella J is an International Bestselling Author, who loves writing dark and gritty romance with alpha-holes who have absolutely no redeeming qualities...until they do. Maybe.

She lives in Cape Town, South Africa with her husband, two kids, and a chihuahua who gets treated like royalty.

Bella J's writing motto: The darker the road to love, the sweeter the HEA.

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★★★★★ I give FIVE STARS to Depraved and consider it one of my 2019 TOP FAVES ~ LydiaH, HEA PR

★★★★★ It's a slow burn romance with an edgy hero and his gritty MC. One of my favorite reads of 2019 ~ S. Gomez, Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ Absolutely amazing! Dark, action packed, edge of your seat read! ~ Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ Depraved is a dark romance that I can assure you won't regret reading.~ Wanderlust Blogs

★★★★★ This is a very dark romance & I loved it. I don't think I've read a story where the main character has been so alpha! Granite is the daddy of Alphas! ~ EmLovesReading

★★★★★ Depraved was a sexy and exhilarating dark romance that I could not get enough of. ~ Bookgasms Book Blog

★★★★★ Depraved - how does one even begin to explain just how much this book is appropriately named...This is the beginning of a series that is going to be raw, gritty, and intense. ~ Red Hatter Book Blog

★★★★★ This is a dark romance so don't expect rainbows and unicorns. It is a story about obsession, love, revenge and family. The characters are strong and stubborn. The story is intense and riveting. I love this author and she seems to be a master when writing the darker side of life. I recommend this book and author. ~ Spunky N Sassy

★★★★★ If you love dark, disturbing, MC reads, then this one is great! It's an addicting, heavy story, and not easily to put down. ~A Book Lover's Emporium Book Blog

★★★★★ This book was very intense and a dark read that just sucks you in. ~ Moonlight Novels

★★★★★ It is dark, gritty, raw, and it will keep you second-guessing yourself, your own theories and it will leave you obsessing about every little detail of the book. ~ The Sassy Nerd Blog

From the Author

MAFIA ROMANCE & ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Dark Sovereign Boss Trilogy
#1 Alexius
#2 His Wife
#3 Unraveled

The Sins of Saint Trilogy
#1 The Rise of Saint
#2 The Fall of Sin
#3 The Sins of Saint

Vows & Vengeance Duet
#1 Devil's Vow
#2 Devil's Vengeance

Twisted Duet
#1 Blood and Lies
#2 Blood and Vows


DARK MC ROMANCE & MOTORCYCLE CREWS
American Street Kings
#1 Depraved
#2 Defiant
#3 Deranged
#4 Destroyed

FORBIDDEN CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Reckless Duet
#1 To Touch You
#2 To Hate You

STANDALONES

Dark Romantic Suspense
Cruel God

Dark Mafia Romance
The Villain

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T8TRZ9V
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 470 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ American Street Kings
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,335 ratings

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Bella J. is an International and Amazon top 100 bestselling author.

Writing DARK ROMANCE with twists, Bella has an affinity for the ruthless men of the MAFIA world and weaves tales that will leave you breathless and questioning your own moral compass.

When she's not busy creating worlds where danger and romance dance a tango, you can find Bella soaking up the sun in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. Her writing lair is occasionally invaded by her husband, two kids, and a basset hound who reigns supreme.

A firm believer that laughter is the best medicine, Bella infuses her fictional dark worlds with some wit and humor that peppers her novels.

So buckle up for a thrilling ride through the shadows of romance where happily ever afters have a dark side.

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Customers find the book's story intense and exhilarating, with interesting characters and a dark tone that makes it a great read. They appreciate the writer's quality and consider the content comprehensive. The book evokes mixed emotions, with several customers noting its sad elements.

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20 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story's intensity and find it exhilarating, with one customer describing it as absolutely riveting.

"I really loved this story. I particularly loved the characters Neon & Granite...." Read more

"...It is well written, the characters very interesting. Little snippets give you ideas of how the main characters minds are affected by their pasts and..." Read more

"...There are surprises and revelations in this story that had me believing I had it all figured out, I was wrong and I couldn't be more happy about..." Read more

"Parts of the story were well written and exciting. Spicy sex scenes and gripping action...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writer quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book.

"...A look at how a MC works and how obsession plays out. It is well written, the characters very interesting...." Read more

"Parts of the story were well written and exciting. Spicy sex scenes and gripping action...." Read more

"Bella J is a really good writer, and her books always have hot chemistry and really hot sex scenes...." Read more

"What a ride this one was! I loved this exciting and well-written read...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters interesting, with one specifically noting the strong female character.

"I really loved this story. I particularly loved the characters Neon & Granite...." Read more

"...Action-packed, Entertaining, Twisted, Unpredictable, Interesting characters" Read more

"...The characters are well rounded and the story has twists and turns that give me the impression that this story will be an epic...." Read more

"Alyx is definitely a strong female character...." Read more

4 customers mention "Dark tone"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book.

"Dark, gritty, twisted, and addictive...." Read more

"...Then he does, and she wishes to hell he didn't. I really enjoyed the darkness in this book because it made it unique and worthwhile...." Read more

"...Every emotion is pulled from you as you turn each page. It is definitely dark. Can't wait to read the next one." Read more

"Great dark read. I loved Neon and the ending was soooo sad. I’m curious to see where the story goes in the next book." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers say the book has it all, with one mentioning their love for MC books.

"This book has everything, heart ache, sorrow, love, sadness, made me cry, can’t wait to start the next book, I would give this book 5plus stars if I..." Read more

"Oh my! This book has it all. I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the plot. Will definitely recommend it to others...." Read more

"...Ends in a cliffhanger. I love MC books. But I didn’t love this one. Both this book and the second book were way to dark for me...." Read more

6 customers mention "Sadness"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the sadness in the book, with some appreciating the emotional depth while others find it overwhelming.

"...so well developed, and the ending, leading into the next book, quite simply tragic. This is one hell of a story. Highly recommended." Read more

"...There was nothing kind or tender about how her eatting disorder was handled. I felt so bad for her...." Read more

"This book has everything, heart ache, sorrow, love, sadness, made me cry, can’t wait to start the next book, I would give this book 5plus stars if I..." Read more

"Well I didn’t know there was a cliff hanger ending. Little to rough for me. Just not my cup of tea." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • BDC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
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    I really loved this story. I particularly loved the characters Neon & Granite. The romance between the two main characters was so different it was refreshing. Going straight to the next book!
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  • Shaez
    4.0 out of 5 stars The MC King and The Innocent Ballerina
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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    The MC king and his ballerina!

    Granite was obsessed with Alyx from the first time he saw her starting out her bedroom window at him. He has found the 'perfect' opportunity I have her and also get revenge for his club. This story is gritty and raw in some instances. A look at how a MC works and how obsession plays out. It is well written, the characters very interesting. Little snippets give you ideas of how the main characters minds are affected by their pasts and present. As this is book one, I can wait to see how the rest of this story plays out.

    Reasons I enjoyed this book:

    Action-packed, Entertaining, Twisted, Unpredictable, Interesting characters
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  • Readiva
    5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTE OBSESSION!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
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    Granite is the President of the American Street Kings MC. and he is scary hot and sexy. Alyx is the innocent and overprotected ballerina - the object of his obsession. There is an intensity to this story that drew me in right from the beginning. I couldn't tell where I was being led, I just knew that I couldn't wait to get there. There are surprises and revelations in this story that had me believing I had it all figured out, I was wrong and I couldn't be more happy about that. I love a good story! The layers to this one peel like an onion and left me breathless on more than one occasion. Granite has planned to make Alyx his for some time, the story reveals, and she is totally taken(remember this word) by surprise when he put this plan into effect. There is major MC drama, i.e. blood, guts and tragedy! I was reeling - wow! The club has some hotties I want to read more about also, Onyx, Granite's brother, Dutch, Ink, Manic - you gotta love the names! The evil bad guy in this story is scary crazy and I can't wait until he is dealt with. Just when Granite and Alyx get together in a totally hot and sexy scene, the story takes a jaw dropping turn. This riveting story continues in the next book, Defiant - ARRRGH! Love this book, please hurry Bella J with the next one!!
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  • Luca
    3.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, but lacking…
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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    Parts of the story were well written and exciting. Spicy sex scenes and gripping action. But there was also a lot of repeated dialogue that felt like poor editing, and I couldn’t help but feel like the “alpha” hero wasn’t much of an alpha whatsoever! The rival gang leader constantly got one over on him and was one step ahead throughout the entire story. I thought that maybe there would be redemption at the end and he would finally take them down, but no. For this notorious King that ruled the town, he seemed to have no idea what he was doing! In the end I did not find him very attractive which soured the storyline. Other series from this author are fire, but this one didn’t hit the mark for me.
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  • An Enchanted Homestead
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2019 top fave!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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    Dark, gritty, twisted, and addictive.

    Let me start off by saying that once you dive into the world of the American Street Kings, you won’t want to do anything else but read, read, and read. Believe me, I just binged on the first two books and have book 3 and 4 waiting for me in my Kindle.

    Depraved starts Granite and Alyx’s intense romance which continues and ends in book 2, Defiant. And let me tell you, those titles are SO fitting it’s not even funny. Well played, Bella. (The other books follow other club members.)

    Granite is not a man that walks on the side of the law, not by any means, and he’s the type that does what needs done regardless of the consequences. But he is also the kind of man that loves fiercely and protects his family just as much.

    As I read Depraved, I had SO many questions. And I craved answers badly. But somehow, I knew and deeply trusted that everything that was happening, everything Granite was doing, was for a damn good reason.

    But then, that ending happened and I about died. So I devoured book 2 immediately the same day I finished this one.

    Suffice it to say, I give FIVE STARS to Depraved and consider it one of my 2019 TOP FAVES.

    Go get your copy!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Darkly twisted
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
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    Okay, so first a warning. If you like hearts and flowers in your romances, this book is not for you. Two people with issues, some of the mind and others of the body, see each other. Grantite is a man who grew up hard and needs war. Alyx is a tortured princess who always dreamed that the man who she stared at through her window would come and take her away. Then he does, and she wishes to hell he didn't. I really enjoyed the darkness in this book because it made it unique and worthwhile. I just personally dislike cliffhangers that means I have to buy the second book to end the story.
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  • BC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Trigger warnings
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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    Bella J is a really good writer, and her books always have hot chemistry and really hot sex scenes. However, she frequently includes graphic rape in her story lines. In this series, one of the main female characters is tortured and raped in the worst ways you could imagine and it’s described in graphic detail. I think Bella J goes to that extreme to delve into the physical and psychological recovery after severe trauma. She has done this in 2 other series as well. For a lot of us, it can be really hard to handle. If you’re not up for the excruciating depiction of evil against women, this author is not for you. But if you can handle the severe highs and lows of a literary rollercoaster, then you’ll probably be fine.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Andi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great mc romance
    Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2020
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    If you like dark MC romances that are well written and have great characters then this one's for you. Ends in cliffhanger.
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  • isobel jh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020
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    I was expecting really dark moments in this story but found it wasn't that bad. I have read a lot of books about MC's with much darker aspects so this was just verging on dark. It was a fantastic read though. Took a bit to get into and seemed to go over the same things a lot, but once the story started for real it was awesome. I can't wait to see how the characters grow. I dont think Granite is as bad as he makes himself out to be, I think he just wants to be loved for who he is. Definitely worth a read.
    I'm going to start the second one now.
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  • Chantal Lefebvre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhanger....
    Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2019
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    I wish I had know it was a cliffhanger before buying it.
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  • Garden girl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Scary but good!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019
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    In this book of obsessions and their danger, Alyx is an innocent component in a plan; a plan revolving round revenge. Layers of grief and anger have informed that need for vengeance and Granite is determined to extract it. He is hard and driven, a total contrast to his obsession, Alyx.
    I found some of this book hard to read as I can be squeamish, but, with its compelling plot I found myself completely involved. The storyline is unflinching and, at times,I wanted to punch Granite myself. Alyx is stronger than she thinks, but has yet to realise it. I just hope she does so in time.
    With a larger cast of interesting characters who have yet to be fleshed out, Depraved is a nail biting introduction to the world of the American Street Kings and I am now waiting, obsessively 😊, for the next book.
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  • Marloes Kuiper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sure was different
    Reviewed in Australia on July 24, 2022
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    ▪ I was his obsession... and not even death would be able to change that. ▪

    This one was dark, twisted, somewhat questionable but I needed to keep reading for that redemption. Gotta love a book that doesn't has one of those standard endings, but even gets more twisted. 😈

    Oooh yes, this one was a special one. That's for sure! Why did I liked it so much? There is so much wrong with what happens in the book but at the same time you are cheering it on because in books it can happen all and you are not even suprised. Yup, start reading this dark bad boy because you need it.

    Ooh & that redemption? Man, that is going to take some work.🫣 •
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