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Sweet Mercy (Empire Nightclub Book 1) Kindle Edition
From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the dark and steamy Empire Nightclub series.
One visit to my father in prison—convicted for a murder he didn’t commit—and I’ve attracted the attention of the last man I’d ever want knowing that I exist.
Gabriel Easton.
Son of an infamous crime boss. Deplorable womanizer. Scoundrel to the core.
Worse, he has figured out how desperate I am to protect my father from brutality behind bars. He has the power to grant that protection, and he has offered it … for a price.
I'll do anything for my father, including agree to Gabriel's cruel game. But I won't comply with his every whim and wish.
Unfortunately for me, I think my loathing for him is what he’s enjoying most.
That's fine. By the time I’m through with him, he’ll be crying my name.
Mercy.
Please note: This series is intended for mature audiences
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 27, 2019
- File size1.4 MB
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"my heart was pounding, and the butterflies in my stomach were flying" - TLBC's Book Blog
"This book should come with a warning: "Don't start it late at night because you'll be up all night!!!"" - Schmexy Girl Book Blog
"hot, heady, and heart-pounding" ~ Karen, Bookalicious Babes Blog
"intense and sexy" - PP's Bookshelf
"a sexy, captivating read" - Love Affair With Fiction
"The enemies banter is super fun and the chemistry between Mercy and Gabriel is smoking hot." - The Heathers Blog
"You will lose sleep with this book!" - Candy Edwards, Goodreads
"The chemistry between Gabriel and Mercy is red-hot" - Hilda, Goodreads
"Wow Wow Wow. This book pulled me in from the beginning and I could not put it down." - Sarah, Goodreads
"Electrifying chemistry" - Kathy, Goodreads
About the Author
She is the internationally bestselling author of over thirty books, including Ten Tiny Breaths, The Simple Wild, and the Fate & Flame series, Until It Fades, Say You Still Love Me, and Keep Her Safe. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah Mag, and First for Women.
K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto.
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- ASIN : B07Q378RJ9
- Publisher : K.A. Tucker Books Ltd.
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : March 27, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 1.4 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 272 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1999015442
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 4 : Empire Nightclub
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,549 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #200 in Alpha Male Romance eBooks
- #220 in Mafia Romance eBooks
- #353 in Billionaires & Millionaires Romance eBooks
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About the author

K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. She is the internationally bestselling author of over thirty books, including the Simple Wild, Ten Tiny Breaths, and Fate & Flame series, Say You Still Love Me, Until it Fades, and Keep Her Safe. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah Mag, and First for Women.
K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto. K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto. When she's not writing, you can find her reading recipes she'll never make or chasing rabbits away from her hostas.
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Customers find this book's storyline captivating and well-written, with powerful characters whose emotions are effectively portrayed. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its steamy content, particularly the hot chemistry between Gabriel and Mercy, and customers describe it as a great start to the series. Additionally, the writing quality is praised for being easy to follow, and one customer notes the explicitly detailed scenes.
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Customers love the storyline of the book, finding it thrilling and keeping them intrigued from start to finish.
"...The Epilogue tells a bit that I won’t spoil, but I would want more information. Also the follow on her friend M would’ve been interesting as well...." Read more
"It was interesting enough to keep reading. I wanted to know how things would turn out. It has me finding book 2 in order to find out," Read more
"This has a good storyline but also a 5 star slice...." Read more
"This story is a lot of spice but lacks relationship development...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are powerful and their emotions are well portrayed, with one customer highlighting how a strong man can help a woman.
"...It was that good, especially the way the characters became so relatable." Read more
"...She was a pretty strong character and he didn't move heavily into jerk territory so it worked...." Read more
"...It was definitely spicy and the characters are good. I listened to this on audible as well and the narrators did a great job. I’m loving ka tucker...." Read more
"...He and his brother are written as both gorgeous and powerful men. I love it!" Read more
Customers find the book well written and easy to follow, with one customer mentioning they finished it in one sitting.
"...of the tension between the two was pretty hot and the writing was solid throughout the book...." Read more
"...I listened to this on audible as well and the narrators did a great job. I’m loving ka tucker. The writing is good!!" Read more
"Very detailed and easy to follow. I had the impression that this story was going to be about (Merrick) a side character from "The Wolf Hotel" series...." Read more
"...I read it in one sitting, couldn’t put it down. Mercy and Gabriel’s chemistry is sizzling. On to book 2!" Read more
Customers find the book to be a great start to the series, with one customer noting it serves as a nice teaser.
"This was a great start to the series. It was definitely spicy and the characters are good...." Read more
"...This was a great start to the series and I loved the way Mercy tries to fight for her Dad regardless of what it costs her...." Read more
"...What a fantastic start to the series! Couldn’t put it down!!..." Read more
"...But it was a good start to setting the stage for what's to come." Read more
Customers enjoy the spicy content of the book, describing it as a delicious and hot read, with one customer noting the explicitly detailed scenes.
"...Anyway, spicy lots of spice. and a story!..." Read more
"This was a great start to the series. It was definitely spicy and the characters are good...." Read more
"...The spice scenes are explicitly detailed." Read more
"...morally gray men and feisty heroines, look no further, this is a delicious and spicy read. I can’t wait to see where this is going!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, praising the hot chemistry between characters, with one customer specifically mentioning the hot scenes.
"...Some of the tension between the two was pretty hot and the writing was solid throughout the book...." Read more
"Lord Mercy, this is hot! A slow, sexy burn, that evolves into a head job. Mercy knows she's on the wrong path, but Gabriel is too enticing to say no...." Read more
"Hot DANG!! This book is seriously steamy and deliciously dirty, I was addicted to the story and the corrupt world of the Empire nightclub...." Read more
"This book is not only hot as Fudge but It has a real story. It has bite. I love, love these characters. They are smart and sassy." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, finding the characters likeable, with one customer particularly appreciating the developing relationship between Gabriel and Mercy.
"...situation, it was an entertaining read and I enjoyed the relationship between Gabriel and Mercy. I'll be continuing on with the next book." Read more
"I wasn't expecting much with this, but I am pleasantly surprised. Mercy is likeable and relatable...." Read more
"...The way the relationship is developing is extremely interesting. Especially when Mercy put him in his place." Read more
"Enjoy reading about Mercy and Gabriel...." Read more
Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it engaging from the first word, with one customer noting how the ruthless spark from Gabriel keeps readers hooked.
"...Finally, there was no ruthless spark from Gabriel apart from him trying to get her to agree to live with him for a week...." Read more
"...It was dark and sexy, and oh so bingeable. I love love love Mercy and Gabriel...." Read more
"...This book was intriguing and kept me hooked from the start. It's definitely a slow burn with all the steam and smoking hot chemistry...." Read more
"Absolutely love this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I read it in a day and I am excited to read the next book!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhat can I say…this series is absolute fire! It was very difficult to rate each book separately as you need each one to understand the full story.
Each book took you through all of the feels: anger, exhilarating anxiety, angst, drama, smiling; everything!
And the steamy spice factor was a bonus!
Books 1 and 2 were such an awesome build up. I couldn’t put either book down until I finished. They were so exciting. Book 3 slowed down a bit, but it was necessary as this book was the one where things started to change and differ stories unfolded. This one had the specifics and details. I will admit Book 4 dragged on a bit for me and I found myself taking breaks from reading this one or skimming parts because it was too much detail and I was just anxious to see how everything turned out. But I would not knock a star for this because it was just a me thing.
I also would’ve liked to have seen a little more of the ending play out in how they told her dad, how their life was as a married couple, etc. Definitely would’ve like to have read how things turned out with the FBI. I doubt they just dropped everything and even anything about does Caleb ever stop the party lifestyle. The Epilogue tells a bit that I won’t spoil, but I would want more information. Also the follow on her friend M would’ve been interesting as well. Again, this isn’t enough to take anything away from the overall writing quality, character development, storytelling, etc. it’s just my preference and own personal additional interest.
Overall, just an absolutely fantastic series that I enjoyed thoroughly. And yes, I found myself rooting for the “bad” guys halfway through. It was that good, especially the way the characters became so relatable.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIt was interesting enough to keep reading. I wanted to know how things would turn out. It has me finding book 2 in order to find out,
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis has a good storyline but also a 5 star slice. I absolutely love Gabriel, not necessarily his lifestyle but I love a man willing to adjust for the right woman.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis story is a lot of spice but lacks relationship development. Given the actual plot - it makes sense that it doesn’t really work but I was hoping it would fit better. I feel like it would work better if they had a random hook up and then he did all this stuff. And her hold out wasn’t long enough IMO.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFirst, let me start by saying that this book isn't a standalone with Book 1 leaving things up in the air. There's not a cliffhanger, as such, but Mercy and Gabriel's story isn't finished. Gabriel sets eyes on Mercy while visiting his father in prison. She's also visiting her father and upset because it appears he's been in a fight. Seeing an opportunity to manipulate the situation (which is a bit weird because he never really even tried to ask her out), Gabriel propositions Mercy under the premise that he has the power to protect her father on the inside. She eventually accepts and the rest of the story revolves around the dynamics between the two as the deal involves Mercy staying at Gabriel's house, sleeping in his bed, for a week. It sounds like a dark read but it really wasn't - more on this below.
I found the book description a little misleading. Firstly, her father was convicted of a crime that he absolutely did commit. It was a justifiable murder and he got a rotten deal as the result of a terrible lawyer and being poor, but he did actually kill someone to protect his daughter. Secondly, Gabriel is described as being a pretentious liar. I've got no idea why because there wasn't lying through the story. Thirdly, the blurb gives the impression Mercy is a prisoner in Gabriel's house - she's not. She's free to go to work and classes and their deal is only for a week, so I think the author took a bit of creative license with her description. Finally, there was no ruthless spark from Gabriel apart from him trying to get her to agree to live with him for a week. He didn't take advantage of her at all and was mostly pretty sweet and kind to Mercy. She offered herself to him and he turned her down as he wouldn't sleep with her unless she was willing. This stopped it from being an overly dark read for me, but it was still enjoyable.
There's not a lot of action between Mercy and Gabriel until 80% or so, but the book has plenty of gratuitous sex scenes due to a promiscuous brother and mutual friends that get up to all kinds of activities at their shared mansion. Their relationship is pretty much built on sexual tension as they both want each other but Mercy tries not to give in. Usually I hate it when the heroine is so in lust with her 'captor' that she forgives their behaviour and gives into them but the author did a good job of making their relationship pretty mutual apart from the circumstances that led to Mercy staying with Gabriel. She was a pretty strong character and he didn't move heavily into jerk territory so it worked.
Gabriel was dirty talking, made no apologies for wanting Mercy and was jealous and possessive (but not excessively so). I'll warn readers, though, that Gabriel is with at least one other woman after meeting Mercy. They weren't together so it didn't bother me but I know some people prefer to avoid this. Some of the tension between the two was pretty hot and the writing was solid throughout the book. I took a star off because of the book description and due to the fact that there was quite a bit of repetition in the book, mainly around Mercy's constant pondering about Gabriel's family's criminal lifestyle. There was a lot of 'I'm so attracted to him but I can't be because his father is an infamous crime boss and they possibly sell drugs and are morally corrupt and really rich so there could never be anything serious between us'. This came up a lot and was laid on a bit thick.
The book finishes just after 90% with an excerpt from the next book but the story was a decent length. While it wasn't a conventional hostage situation, it was an entertaining read and I enjoyed the relationship between Gabriel and Mercy. I'll be continuing on with the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThat’s the best Maria Romance series I’ve read or listened, and believe me, I’ve read dozens of them. Would love to watch a Netflix show based on these books, the story is so vivid, I easily imagined the plot as if it was being played on a big screen. Bravo, author!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book has left me wanting for more... I'll tell u something K.A Tucker has had no mercy on us by leaving us on such a cliffhanger...
- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI was really hoping this would be more of a standalone, guess not.
Anyway, spicy lots of spice.
and a story!
Its a bit OTT, but whatever, mafia prison story, I wasn't expecting it to be run of the mill.
Ill definitely read the next book.
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AURÉLIEReviewed in France on August 3, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ptiteaurel - The Lovely teacher Addictions
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseJe découvre cette nouvelle saga de Nina West et tout comme pour la saga Wolf Hotel, la sensualité est au rendez vous pour notre grand plaisir. Gabriel Easton n'a pas fini de nous étonner et Mercy Wheeler est une héroïne comme je les aime.
Mercy Wheeler est une jeune femme de 25 ans qui essaie de tout mettre en oeuvre pour sauver son père qui a été condamné à 22 ans de prison. Il a agi pour la défendre mais le destin a été terrible à son égard. Sa vie au Pénitencier de Fulcort va être terrible pour ce dernier car il sera la cible d'un autre prisonnier et sa vie sera en danger. Mercy ne sait plus quoi faire pour lui venir en aide et elle va découvrir l'envers d'un décor plus que glauque à la prison. C'est une jeune femme de caractère qui va devoir prendre une décision à contre coeur si cela peut apaiser Duncan et sa vie carcérale. J'ai donc aimé le caractère de cette jeune femme qui n'a jamais eu une vie facile. Son implication dans le centre des addictions est d'autant plus admirable qu'il touche un point sensible. Elle va aussi tout mettre en oeuvre pour que ses études puissent lui être d'un grand recours pour son père car ce dernier a eu un avocat qui ne s'est pas foulé et qui a enfoncé cette famille plus que de mesure.
Mercy pourra donc compter sur son amie Michelle pour l'écouter et l'épauler en cas de besoin. Elle n'est pas naïve et elle sait que le deal qu'elle a conclu avec Gabriel est comme un pacte avec le diable mais elle est prête à tous les sacrifices pour le bien de son père. Ne nous voilant pas la face non plus car Gabriel est très séduisant et elle devra tout mettre en oeuvre pour ne pas céder à la tentation. Passer une semaine dans sa demeure , c'est pousser les portes d'un monde qui est aux antipodes du sien, où le plaisir et le désir sont en libre service. Elle va tout mettre en oeuvre pour fuir Gabriel mais il pourrait s'avère qu'il ne soit pas aussi horrible qu'elle ne le pensait. Ce n'est pas un saint , loin de là , mais elle va découvrir chez lui des facettes d'autant plus étonnantes qu'il vit dans un milieu qu'elle veut fuir par dessous tout. Elle découvrira que sa vie à ses côtés n'est pas si horrible que cela mais pourra t-elle complètement lâcher prise.
Gabriel Easton est à 29 ans à la tête d'Empire, un club qu'il dirige avec brio avec son frère. Ce dernier est son frère jumeau et avec Caleb , on ne risque pas de s'ennuyer. Il prend la vie comme elle vient et prend le plaisir là où il est . Entre Lulu, Raina et toutes les autres femmes qui tournent en orbite autour d'eux, ils ne risquent pas de s'ennuyer. Pourtant notre héros commence à en avoir marre des coups faciles et des coups d'un soir. Quand il va tomber sur Mercy à la prison où il rend lui aussi visite à son père, il comprend qu'il a besoin d'elle dans sa vie. L'argent et ses relations vont lui faciliter la tâche certes mais jamais une femme ne lui a résisté et c'est clairement ce qui rendra cette relation encore plus savoureuse. Il essaie de se défaire de l'emprise de son père mais ce ne sera pas facile ni pour lui ni pour son frère, ce qui va renforcer ce sens accru du danger. Malgré son côté arrogant, on le sent commencer déjà à changer en sa présence et on se rend compte qu'il n'est pas si méchant que cela au final. Il a un bon fond et certains de ses actes prouveront sa bonne foi.
Bref , un premier tome que j'ai adoré découvrir et où la sensualité va monter crescendo. Nina West nous offre donc un premier tome qui pose les bases d'une relation sensuelle et consentie et où le danger est déjà un peu présent. Il s'agira donc de voir où le 2ème tome et l'intrigue vont nous emmener
- Claudia~Cushin VioletaReviewed in India on February 16, 2025
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Ooohhh.... I'm so in love with Gabriel and Mercy right now...
I listened to the Audiobook of this one AND MY GOODNESSS.... What a freaking experience it was feeling the tension, the burn of desire and the conflict between Gabriel and Mercy come to life with the amazing narrators of this book - Ada Sinclair and Alex Kydd were freaking amazing.
I was pulled into this book right from the start as we see Mercy visiting her father, in Prison. Mercy feels so much pain seeing her father in prison because her dad is a good man and all he did was protect his daughter never expecting what happened accidentally.
I felt for Mercy so much because visiting her father in Prison is important but she hated the way the guards leered at her and troubled her by making her wait.
The first time Gabriel sets his eyes on Mercy sets the stage for his fixation on her and I was both scared but also intrigued to see what would happen next.
Gabriel strikes a deal with Mercy, which even though is unacceptable to her at first, yet when circumstances keep on aggravating, what other option does she have left?!
I liked how Gabriel surprised me with how he beautifully treats Mercy. I liked that even though he's the son of the Bratva and has been living like not much makes a difference to him ... Yet the way he treats her... cares for her.... Oh my ...
I highly recommend you listen to the Audiobook because both the narrators make you feel all the emotions and the heat so realistically... Ahhh .. it feels like you're actually there with Gabriel and Mercy. Can't wait to dive into the follow-up book after this. Loved this one.♥️
- PatReviewed in Germany on January 24, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner for sure
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis story has it all! It's captivating, steamy hot, has a cool plot (although we have a VAGUE idea of how this might end) and very attractive protagonists you just want to follow! Getting book 2 NOW! ;)
- vReviewed in Canada on August 24, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Yup, great book
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved everything. Great read, loved Mercy and Gabriel. Good story. Quick read. Kept me interested. I especially liked how the book started and how the met. v
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on October 6, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Mercy
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved this book. The characters are well written and realistic with electric chemistry, I'm so glad there's 2 books for this couple as one wouldn't have done their story justice.