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Villains Are Made: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance (Gods Among Men Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 913 ratings

I know how villains are made.
I’ve watched their secrets rise from the ashes and emerge from the shadows.
As part of a family tree with roots so twisted, I’m strangled by their vine.
Imprisoned in a world of decadence and sin, I’ve seen Gods among men.
And he is one of them.

He is the villain.
He is the enemy who demands to be the lover.
He is the monster who has shown me pleasure but gives so much pain.
But something has changed…
He’s different.
Darker.
Wildly possessive as his obsession with me grows to an inferno that can’t be controlled.

Yes… he is the villain.
And he is the end of my beginning.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B9HY1FH3
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Gods Among Men
  • Best Sellers Rank: #57,931 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
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Alta Hensley
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Alta Hensley is a USA Today bestselling author of dark romance where the villain always gets the happily ever after.

Twisted, clever, and occasionally unhinged, her books deliver morally gray anti-heroes, sharp-tongued heroines, and happily ever afters that taste even sweeter after a little ruin. With a signature blend of grit, wit, and heat, Alta’s stories prove one thing: villains deserve love too.

Alta lives on the foggy coast of Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and a pair of dogs who think they’re in charge. When she’s not writing redemption for the irredeemable, she’s walking the coastline or sipping craft beer in eccentric little bars that feel like they belong in her books.

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Customers enjoy the book's storyline with its several plot twists and mystery elements, while appreciating its dark tone and lots of spice. Moreover, the writing quality is well-received, and customers find the characters appealing. Additionally, the book is engaging, with one customer noting it kept them hooked from the beginning.

21 customers mention "Storyline"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which features several plot twists that keep readers engaged.

"...lot of anti hero energy, a lot of nasty cold hearted in laws, and a very twisted and very hot and steamy love story then this is for you!..." Read more

"I loved this dark, twisty, steamy read...." Read more

"Great read. Unexpected twist lots of spice. Definitely recommend reading. Best part is villain becoming sort of hero...." Read more

"...I appreciate it the characters and thought the plot was decent...." Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with several expressing their love for the series.

"I never wanted this to end it was so good. It was also unpredictable which I love...." Read more

"...This really is one of her better books, I think, so if you've read her before you'll love this book and if its your first read of hers you're in for..." Read more

"Great read. Unexpected twist lots of spice. Definitely recommend reading. Best part is villain becoming sort of hero...." Read more

"The book was a good and quick read. I gave it three stars because it definitely lacked a lot of depth...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

"I loved this dark, twisty, steamy read...." Read more

"The book was a good and quick read. I gave it three stars because it definitely lacked a lot of depth...." Read more

"I absolutely could not put this well written dark romance down until the final page...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and the characters. This book is well written with lots of twists and turns that make it hard to put down...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...I appreciate it the characters and thought the plot was decent...." Read more

"...This addictive dark story has well defined characters, deceit, secrets, unexpected twists, violence, and an unpredictable storyline...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and the characters. This book is well written with lots of twists and turns that make it hard to put down...." Read more

"...I loved the storyline and the characters grew on me. I was on the edge of my seat wondering how Apollo and Daphne were going to fall in love...." Read more

5 customers mention "Dark tone"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the dark tone of the book.

"I loved this dark, twisty, steamy read...." Read more

"...I loved how he took to Daphne instantly. This book is dark and had lots of 🌶️🌶️🌶️! Is it mafia?..." Read more

"I Loved every second of this dark page turning read. When Daphne marries Apollo she married into the Godwin family...." Read more

"This is a great book. Love the dark and twisted style that the author writes so well." Read more

4 customers mention "Interest"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as an intense page turner that kept them hooked from the beginning.

"...It's not a slow burn its an intense page turner ! Daphne and Apollo/ Ares/ Apollo are amazing!..." Read more

"...Overall, it was entertaining, and I can't wait for the siblings' stories." Read more

"Villains are Made was written so well, it kept me hooked from the beginning and clawed me to go back to it when I had free time...." Read more

"...This book kept my interest. Loved it." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's spicy content, with one describing Ares as sinfully delicious.

"Great read. Unexpected twist lots of spice. Definitely recommend reading. Best part is villain becoming sort of hero...." Read more

"...I loved every second of this twisted god like tale. Ares is sinfully delicious. He has his role in the Godwin family and he does it well...." Read more

"The spice is only a plus to this twisted story line! I said “what?!” out loud on several occasions. This is a 10/10 recommended read!" Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
Never wanted it to end!
Villains are Made by Alta Hensley • • • • “Villains are made. And you just created the worst villain of all.” This book is nothing like anything I have ever read before. I was on the edge of my seat just from the first couple chapters. When you start this book you will immediately have, suspense and spice and nothing that’s nice. 😉 When you marry into the Goodwin family.. it’s for life. There is only one way out….’till death do you part. The family is very powerful and everyone has their role in the family business. Daphne is no longer in a loving marriage with Apollo and wants out. She makes a snap decision out of desperation that has deadly consequences. Now the Goodwin family wants her to pay the price and they want blood. Apollo is the one that has to make her pay.. but she won’t go down without a fight! I promise when you start this book it will be physically impossible to put it down. So I suggest clearing your plans for the day! It does end on a cliff hanger so make sure to have Monsters Are Hidden on deck. This is for you if you like: * Arranged Marriage * Anti Hero * Mistaken Identity * Dual POV * Betrayal * Spankings * Enemies to Lovers * Kidnapping * Forced Proximity As always… I go in blind but this is very dark and I recommend looking at TW before reading.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
    Hey if you want to read a book that is all about romance and love welllll lol this isn't that but if you're into reading a book that has a lot of anti hero energy, a lot of nasty cold hearted in laws, and a very twisted and very hot and steamy love story then this is for you! It's so anxiety causing because I never know what is going to happen next! It's not a slow burn its an intense page turner ! Daphne and Apollo/ Ares/ Apollo are amazing! She's a tough and not about to give up even though she's facing really really nasty in Laws! Although her Sister in law is quite the dark and twisted type of woman in her own right but I can't help but kind of like her! Anyway if you're into criminal worlds but not a book where that's the real focus and into a family that is extremely powerful and love books that set your Kindle on fire then read this now! Alta is a writer that can write about so many different relationships and why she's one of my favorite writers! This really is one of her better books, I think, so if you've read her before you'll love this book and if its your first read of hers you're in for a treat!. The cliffhanger is torturous and took me by surprise! I'm really on edge but diving right in!.Seriously read this book because I'm sure the next two are going to be just as great!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
    I loved this dark, twisty, steamy read. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the characters in the beginning because while they were strong they were also weak in some areas, but as the story progressed I realized that they weren't weak but living in the web that had been spun around them. There are plenty of steamy scenes and twists that kept things interesting, but the character development is what kept me drawn to it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
    Great read. Unexpected twist lots of spice. Definitely recommend reading. Best part is villain becoming sort of hero.
    Can't wait to read next bokk
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
    I was really into this book at the start, but around the middle it went into the punishment/BDSM way that this author tends to do, and that really isn't my thing. So while I became less interested during that middle section, I was still into the main plot of the story, and that carried me through. I absolutely LOVED that it was set locally to where I'm from, and that it had a Greek mythology take to it. Overall, it was entertaining, and I can't wait for the siblings' stories.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
    I absolutely could not put this well written dark romance down until the final page. Alta Hensley has developed a wealthy and powerful family known as the Godwins. This book focuses on Apollo, who has an identical twin brother named Ares who is the family’s hitman but was framed for murder and is sentenced to prison until death, and Daphne, Apollo’s unhappy wife who wants a divorce even though she knows the Godwin family will not permit it. This addictive dark story has well defined characters, deceit, secrets, unexpected twists, violence, and an unpredictable storyline. The book ends in a surprising cliffhanger which will continue in Monsters Are Hidden. This is a phenomenal series!.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    This book had such an interesting plot. I loved Apollo secretly Ares. I loved how he took to Daphne instantly. This book is dark and had lots of 🌶️🌶️🌶️! Is it mafia? Hmm don’t think so, it doesn’t really go through the all the details of what a mafia story entails. Mostly just the dynamics between the LMC and LFC.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
    Villains are Made is a read you will not want to miss. I loved every second of this twisted god like tale. Ares is sinfully delicious. He has his role in the Godwin family and he does it well. Daphne knew marrying into the Godwin family that they only way out is death. She maybe in a loveless marriage with Apollo but that does not mean things cannot change. I love the chemistry that develops in this one. Daphne and "Apollo" just grow on you throughout all the filthy punishments Daphne is put through for her what she did going against the Godwin family. This will suck you in with the little twists and new realities that form. I could not get enough of this one. Alta Hensley just brings it in this new series. I cannot wait for more to come with the Godwins
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
    This story has me blown away, and I'm sitting here trying to figure out if things happened intentionally in the story, or purely by accident. There were several little plot twists that I never saw coming, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Daphne and her husband Apollo might not have been a match made in heaven, but she had such poise and grace, and tons of scrappiness, to handle everything that was thrown at her. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

    Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Pedsrn1988
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2023
    I was engrossed in thus book from beginning til the end. Ms. Hensley has a way of mesmerizing her readers to her stories and characters. She allows you to fall in love with the bad guy hoping all end well for the heroine. This book does not disappoint. The twists, turns and steamy scenes had me gripped to reading non-stop.
  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars A dark romance for my Twisted heart
    Reviewed in Germany on February 21, 2023
    I love a possessive OTT male hero (in this case a villain) and a strong female that learn how to heal, love and find happiness in each other.
  • Missy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Greek Mythology With a Twist
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2023
    What a ride! This is a very dark romance! If that isn’t your cup of tea, please turn away!

    With that out of the way let’s move on to my review! – Like I said this was a ride, and poor, poor, Daphne must lay in the bed her husband made for her. Her husband is Apollo Godwin. No one messes with that family, they are rich, powerful, and above all else they have connections. They can make people disappear, and make things go their way. She’s in for a bumpy ride for what she has done! Want to know what it was? Read and find out.

    This was so emotional, in the best of ways, it kept my attention, even when I had to put it down to do something else. I couldn’t stop thinking about what would happen next, what was Apollo going to do, what about Daphne?
  • Elegant Fantasy
    3.0 out of 5 stars 2.75 stars
    Reviewed in India on March 17, 2023
    It was an okay read. I mean there was less of plot and more of smut. Daphne & Ares were definitely compatible and had chemistry but the plot was boring. Hope the next book steps up.
  • Ginka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2023
    Daphne wants to escape her marriage but fate has a deliciously dark, twisted, sexy, depraved, intense twist for her. She will see new sides to her husband Apollo that will wake a slew of emotions and responses. This family is dark, controlling and dangerous!! What a fantastic read!!!

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