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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Review for TORCHED SPADES BY CORA KENBORN



Torched Spades (Marchesi Empire, #1)


  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QJMF7TQ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages 
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Marchesi Empire


From USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Kenborn comes the Marchesi Empire, a forbidden, enemies-to-lovers, dark mafia romance trilogy.
Never flirt with fire...

My life implodes when arsonist, Johnny Malone, shows up at my office...
Flipping a playing card between his fingers like I'm wasting his time.
Me—his court-appointed psychiatrist.
The one tasked with controlling his deadly "urges."
The one whose questions he evades every visit...
All while undressing me with dark eyes that drown me in forbidden lust.

I fight to keep things professional, but ethical lines blur...
And his charm overshadows his inner demons.
Ones with no family, no friends, and no past...
Just a standing Tuesday appointment.
He's hiding from something...
And I intend to find out what.

I've always had strict rules about men:
No liars. No patients. No criminals.
In one afternoon, I broke all three.
They say you should never flirt with fire...
Now I know why.
 

*Torched Spades is book 1 in the Marchesi Empire trilogy and is not a standalone. Book two, Tortured Hearts releases August 11, 2025. The Marchesi Empire contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the Author's Note at the front of the book for details.



This intense read kept us on the edge of our seats throughout the entire story. The suspense and edginess were present in abundance, making it a captivating read.

The characters in the story were well-developed, and we found ourselves loving all of them, even the darker ones. Dr. Brennan was a great character, but Johnny stood out as our favorite. His intense and dominant nature, coupled with a dark aura, made him a compelling and intriguing character.

The story is complex, and it feels like there is more to it than meets the eye. The bread crumbs left throughout the story hint at something deeper, keeping us guessing and engaged. The romance between Becca and Johnny was scorching hot and filled with passion. Their chemistry was off the charts, and they lit up the pages whenever they were together. Johnny's dark and dangerous persona added an exciting element to their relationship, and Becca proved to be his equal in every way.

From start to finish, this story kept our hearts pounding with excitement. It has quickly become one of our favorite reads of 2025, and we are eagerly anticipating what comes next. If you haven't read this author's books yet, you're missing out. She has quickly become one of our top favorite authors of 2025, alongside Serena Akeroyd.

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