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Dark Crown: A Dark Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Chicago Mafia Dons) Kindle Edition

by Bianca Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,127 ratings

I’m shackled to a monster, and the only way out is death.

My arranged marriage to Adrik Volkov soon turns into a nightmare.
Two months before our wedding date, he forces me down the aisle.
Then, drags me to a club where he shoots my father dead in front of my eyes.
The man I’m married to is a beast who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

And he wants the crown that rightfully belongs to my brother.
I’m his claim, since we’re married, it gives him the right to lead the Estrada Cartel.
If all of that isn’t bad enough, he wants to torture me, too.
Our wedding night is when he tears away my innocence without a care.

If only his cruelty ended there.
When I look into those hazel eyes, I know this man is dead inside.
A man who has no compassion for others.
He intends to break me, ruin me, and then revel in my destruction.

And he expects me to enjoy it.
The sickest part of it all is he wants me to call him daddy.
A man so cruel, so dark, and depraved.
The nickname doesn’t fit the man, and yet when he demands it, I melt.

He’s found my biggest weakness, and he’s going to use it against me.
Adrik takes everything my family has built, but it’s not enough.
He won’t rest until he’s claimed every part of me, including my heart.
I fear he’ll have to carve it from my chest if he wants it that badly.

There’s no way I could love a monster like him... is there?

Dark Crown is the seventh book in the Chicago Mafia Dons series. This book is a dark mafia arranged marriage romance involving a forced marriage, dark themes and certain subjects that may upset the reader. It has no cliffhanger a happily ever after ending, and although the books in the series intertwine, it can be read as a standalone if preferred.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B1PKHG13
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 27, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 807 KB
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Bianca Cole is a dark romance author who mainly writes mafia romance, penning stories about OTT anti-hero alpha males who fall hard for fiery heroines. All of her stories features a happily-ever-after ending with lots of heat and steam to set your kindle on fire. Her stories feature twists and turns that will keep you flipping the pages.

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Customers find the book gripping with suspense, intrigue, humor, and surprises. They appreciate the action, adventure, drama, danger, and twists that keep them hooked from the start. The plot sounds good but isn't fully fleshed out for some readers. However, the conclusion leaves them intrigued enough to want to read the next installment.

"Very hot dark and very intriguing. Full of suspense and all. This was my first time reading this author it won’t be the last" Read more

"...The conclusion is suitably dramatic, and it all left me intrigued enough to want to go back and read this series from the beginning...." Read more

"...adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, enemies, survival, intrigue, humor, mystery/secrets, surprises, family, friends/friendships, anger..." Read more

"This book grabs you in the first chapter. It’s quick fast moving book that you can’t put down! Also very spicy and immediate." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's intense and suspenseful reading experience. They describe it as a riveting read that they won't soon forget.

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  • Magical Lady Duchess
    5.0 out of 5 stars great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
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    Very hot dark and very intriguing. Full of suspense and all. This was my first time reading this author it won’t be the last
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  • Denise DeCrescito (From In Here)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and Riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
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    “Dark Crown” is the 7th book in the ‘Chicago Mafia Dons’ series by Bianca Cole. I haven’t read the other books in the series, which is unusual for me because I do tend to like to read things in order. However, I can tell you from my personal experience, that you can read and understand this story as a complete standalone.

    Adrik is considered the ‘black sheep’ of the ruling family of the Russian Bratva in Chicago. He makes a deal with the head of the Mexican Cartel on North American soil to marry that man’s eldest child – Eliza. She’s a smart young woman and a medical school student. Eliza always knew someday she’d be married off to suit the interests of her family, but when she meets her intended, she correctly realizes he’s a man without a soul. Adrik has been brilliantly playing a long game, cultivating an image within his family that couldn’t be further from the truth. Whereas they think he’s a drunken, dissolute waste of space, he's actually smarter and more cunning than all of them. Nobody is prepared for all that Adrik has planned … and neither was I. Make sure you pay attention to the various alliances, because at times it has the potential to get a little confusing.

    There are lots of dark, delicious and downright horrifying scenes and surprises in this book. Some of the steamy scenes are all of those things at the same time. (As always, make sure you take the trigger warnings seriously). Adrik is a seriously messed up guy, and when you find out what he endured as a child, it’s no surprise. The only type of person in the world who could possibly save him from the darkness is an incredibly strong and resilient woman like Eliza. When you start reading this book, you get pulled into the story so effectively that you can’t quite stop turning the pages, even when part of you might want to. The conclusion is suitably dramatic, and it all left me intrigued enough to want to go back and read this series from the beginning. Adrik does something big to redeem himself, and does demonstrate change, but it would have been nice to see a little more of he and Eliza interacting as a couple in their ‘regular’ world.

    I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily sharing my thoughts and opinions.
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  • Irene Talbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS SERIES....
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
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    This is the seventh and final book in the Chicago Mafia Dons series. It's a fast-paced and standalone book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. But its best to read these books in order because they are intertwined with each other. There's action, adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, enemies, survival, intrigue, humor, mystery/secrets, surprises, family, friends/friendships, anger, fear, pain, conflict, resolution, confusion, confidence, strength, courage, trust, truths, stubbornness, struggles, protection, chaos, tension, arrogance, doubts, turmoil (emotional), annoyance, complications, frustration, determination, patience, abuse (emotionally, mentally, physically, verbally), torture, violence, lies, betrayal, consequences, war, corruption, revelations, jealousy, rivalry/rivals, threats, deceit, manipulating, prejudices, defiance, forgiveness, hate, trauma, hope/hopelessness, revenge/vengeance, retribution, distrust, confrontations, deception, honor, murder, cruelty, evil, possession/possessiveness, torment, loss, kidnapping, alliances, redemption, happiness, romance, passion/lust and love.
    OMG! What a fitting ending to this series. In this story, the H is the daughter of the head of the Esperanza Cartel and going to medical school. She is forced at gunpoint to marry the H after he killed her father in front of her. The H is considered the black sheep of the Russian Bratva family in Chicago and to many he is considered to be "insane".
    Read to find out what happens. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and this review is my own opinion.
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  • Sammy H
    5.0 out of 5 stars quick, indulging read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    This book grabs you in the first chapter. It’s quick fast moving book that you can’t put down! Also very spicy and immediate.
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  • Djellybean
    3.0 out of 5 stars Was “OK”
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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    The beginning of this book started out to be interesting all the way through the middle however, it started to go downhill when they fell in love after one month. It seems as though the ending of this was rushed. I expected better from this author, but I’ve seen a pattern with her books. A lot of phrases are very repetitive as well and become very annoying such as.” I ran my hand in the back of my neck.”
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  • Jeanette Miner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not sure about the blood play
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    The blood play was a bit much.
    The blood play was a bit much.
    The blood play was a bit much.
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  • Elsa 21
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adrik!!!🥵🥵🥵🥵
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    Well...I am jumping into the Syndicate series cause I need to know about Camilla she needs her happy ending!!! Love these books!!!!
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  • Jennifer H. Ong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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    This was a smoking hot read and one I won’t soon forget !! I never thought a monster could be redeemed but he shockingly was ! Seriously intense you just don’t know what to expect, I LOVED IT !!!
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  • phyl
    5.0 out of 5 stars dark crown
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2024
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    The last book in this series is about adrik taking control of the entire cartel. His devious actions cause the other mafia leaders to pursue peace. His relationship with his wife is precarious but oh so dirty. Another amazing read.
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  • alison
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2025
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    Loved this whole series, I’ve binged it all in just over a week,

    The plots, twists & the spice was all perfect, loved every single 1 of these books for different reasons,
    Definitely recommend ⭐️
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  • Margaret
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very dark soul
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2022
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    Aldrik plans are coming together when he has selected his wife, it’s agreed that the wedding would take place in two months time, purely a business arrangement. Cruel to the end but ends well
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  • Heather Donaldson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2022
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    I really loved all the books and this one was over the top WONDERFUL. I will there were more characters to write about so the storyline could continue. I would re-read them all.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't believe it over
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2022
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    What a end to the series I'm so glad Adrik finally find his one to (kinda) end his pain, going to miss the whole gang now can't wait for Camilla's story, keep up the good storylines B.C
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