Release & Review for TORMENTED DIAMONDS by CORA KENBORN

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𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙚𝙡 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠

 

When the last match dropped, I thought it was over.

But obsession is a dirty player in a corrupt game…

And a made man never takes without consequence.

The moment I crossed that line, free will became a bargaining chip.

One that chained Becca to everything I fought to keep her from. 

Bending my promise into a vow was supposed to protect her. 

However, vengeance is a wicked temptress.

She seduces lies from the honest… 

Twists saints into sinners…

And turns an uptight psychiatrist into a killer.

The past has risen, and war is coming for us…

A hailstorm of bullets and blades dripping with debt.

I’ll burn this city to the ground and paint the streets red…

But it’s my queen they should all fear. 

A tortured heart may be dangerous…

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘺.

What a terrific ending it was, mind-blowing non-stop mystery and suspense. You experienced the highs and lows with its incredible cast of characters. There was incredible growth from both characters, especially Gianni, and we got to know who the real torchbearer was. As you flew through the chapters, you saw Becca shed the layers of her old life piece by piece as she became Gianni's Fire Queen. We need to put Anton in the spotlight, as he was a big part of this ongoing plot, and his loyalty knows no bounds. We loved his character, and he will always be one of those memorable characters. The chemistry between this couple is so explosive that the flames seemed to come up from the pages. We loved seeing their relationship blossom, which was not always easy, but Becca pushed Gianni to communicate, especially when he started to withdraw. This story was filled with all kinds of different emotions, some dark, some making you uneasy, but their love was so overwhelming that even in the darkest times, the light shone through. Becca really surprised us throughout this entire story with her transformation. She is clever, beautiful, determined, and a force to be reckoned with. After all the things that have been done to her, life always hanging in the balance, she needed to adapt to the new environment to survive and become a true Marchesi Queen. Gianni is a complex character who wears many faces, but with Becca, he tries to be a better man. This man was dark and dangerous, giving off the vibes of a touch of death. You could not help being drawn to his darkness; it was dangerous, sinful, and exciting all at the same time. He was out for revenge and would do anything to protect his wife and the life they were building, even giving his own life. The secrets that had arisen were also mind-blowing, confirming what a horrible person Gianni's father was. He was the dregs of life. Some other secrets were hard to wrap your mind around. We could go on and on about how much we loved this plot, its ending, and its new beginning. It was a gripping plot and a page-turner. This story had it all: intrigue, revenge, mystery, suspense, love, chemistry, witty banter, dark elements, torture, violence, growth, loyalty, and was filled with emotion and regret. We loved the epilogue, and we are sorry to see them go. Ms. Kenborn gave us a glimpse of what the next generation of the Marchesi family looks like, and we are looking forward to the next adventure. Ms. Kenborn's mafia romance is some of the best we have ever read. If you love reading mafia romance, this is an author we would definitely recommend. With every romance we have ever read of hers, we have always fallen in love with her characters, and Gianni is a memorable character not to be forgotten. This series is definitely one of our favorite series for 2025 and goes to the to-be-read again, as we love revisiting our favorite characters over and over again.

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Cora Kenborn is a USA Today Bestselling and Top 50 Amazon Bestselling author of over thirty multi-genre novels, including the Carrera Cartel Trilogy.

While best known for her dark mafia romances, Cora’s work ranges from angsty contemporary romance to edgy suspense to laugh-out-loud rom-coms. She loves exploring themes of love, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships while infusing sharp banter and a shocking blindside into every story she writes. Give her a brooding antihero who falls hard for a feisty heroine who isn’t afraid to stand beside him, and you’ve won her heart.

Although she’s a native North Carolinian, Cora claims the domestic Southern Belle gene skipped a generation, so she spends all her free time convincing her family that microwaved mac and cheese counts as fine dining.

 

 

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