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King of Diamonds: A Dark Mafia Romance (Vegas Underground Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Renee Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"Dark, steamy, and perfect--Renee Rose has mastered this genre." ~USA Today Bestselling Author Alta Hensley

I WARNED HER.
I told her not to set foot in my casino again. I told her
to stay away. Because if I see her around my suite again,
I’ll claim her as my own.
And once I make her mine, I’m not gonna set her free.
I’m king of the Vegas underground and I take
what I want.

So she'd better run. Stay the hell away from my casino.
Or I’ll never let her go.

King of Diamonds is a stand-alone mafia romance in the Vegas Underground series. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
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She'd better run
Stay the hell away from my casino
Or I'll never let her go

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"I savor Renee Rose's books as if they were the finest of champagnes" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Sierra Cartwright
"Dark, dirty, and perfect--Renee Rose has mastered this genre." ~USA Today Bestselling Author Alta Hensley
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From the Author

Thank you for reading King of Diamonds! If you enjoyed it, I would so appreciate a review--they help indie authors keep marketing costs down. 

Please read on with the Vegas Underground series and check out Jack of Spades, Mafia Daddy (a short story in the anthology Daddy's Demands) and Ace of Hearts (on pre-order).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DGLSXH6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Burning Desires (May 31, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2505 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,173 ratings

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"I savor Renee Rose's books as if they were the finest of champagnes" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Sierra Cartwright

"Renee Rose has an ability to write the most captivating, most intriguing, and the hottest books around." ~ USA Today Bestselling Author Alta Hensley

"A sexy tale for modern women that's as steamy as a locker room shower." ~Kirkus Reviews

"I've been completely blown away by this series" ~The Romance Reviews

"Nobody writes a bad boy hero like Renee Rose" ~USA Today Bestselling Author Cara Bristol

"If you are looking for a romance you can lose yourself in and think fondly of for days after, look no further. This is a Renee Rose book and this author is very good at what she does." ~USA Today Bestselling Author Maren Smith

"If you like spanking romance that's not too crazy hard but not too icky soft, and has lots of nice, special touches, read Renee Rose." ~NYT & USA Today Bestselling BDSM author Annabel Joseph

"If you're going to read spanking romance, Renee Rose writes it H-O-T." ~USA Today Bestselling BDSM Author Natasha Knight

"I have yet to read a book by Renee Rose that I don't enjoy so much as to read it again and again." ~Bottoms Up Book Reviews

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Reading a Renee Rose book is always an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours and King of Diamonds is no exception! This book is a hot, fast and steamy read. Nico's attempt at distancing himself from his Chicago based mafia family results in him running a casino in Las Vegas. While Nico may be mostly on the up and up his past is not far behind him and there is no true escape from la famiglia. Meanwhile Sondra is attempting to escape her past as well. Her past isn't as sordid as Nico's, but it is only slightly less messy. I enjoyed that Sondra was a bit of a hot mess at the start of this book. She is in the middle of a major transition in her life, but she isn't a woe is me character. She struggles to work through some very real life relationship hangups, ones that we can all relate to. Nico is a dominant male character but I never felt like he was degrading. I enjoyed both characters and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
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Jaime
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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This was really well written and the characters were relatable. It has well thought out and unique spicy scenes drawing you in. I am a sucker for a good happy ending. I couldn’t put it down until the end! Highly recommend !
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Pamela with Dreamer's Books
4.0 out of 5 stars Nico and Sondra
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
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Sondra is working in the Casino thanks to her cousin working there as a dealer. She is working as a maid until she finds something better. Nico meets Sondra when she is cleaning his room and whew what a meeting! Nico is a part of the Tacone family and they own the casino. He's used to getting what he wants including women. Sondra is the kind of woman that needs a man to protect her and be a husband to her. Nico falls for her despite trying to warn her away. Sondra falls for Nico no matter that he's part of the Tacone family. A steamy, full of sex, delicious read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just so AWESOME!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
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I hope the other books in this series are just as wonderful! Super hot and sexy. A true "Cinderella" storyline. I loved all the characters. Such a well written book. I highly recommend.
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MistyMeaner
3.0 out of 5 stars Mafia
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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Fast easy and fun read. No huge surprises or plot twists. Some well-done stuff and some stuff that was a little blah. Overall, good read.
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sherrejon
5.0 out of 5 stars Nico’s alphaness is hot
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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Oh Nico- the sexy, thick chemistry between you and Sondra was 🔥!!

The way that Nico and Sondra meet is unconventional. She goes into his Vegas suite to clean it (she’s coming from Reno, has a graduate degree but is struggling so she can only clean rooms in the meantime while she waits to see what her future holds- if she can get a job teaching or maybe deal cards like her cousin that works at the same hotel). Because she has a very nice body and is attractive, he immediately has his guard up and assumes she’s some kind of spy or is working for someone and is trying to deceive him. Nico suffers from insomnia- so he freaks out and gets paranoid easily (plus, his family deals with illegal things, so it’s not like he can easily trust people). She really is only there to clean, but he doesn’t believe her. So what does he do? He strip searches her!!! I have to say- I thought it was pretty hot (until he takes out his gun- but I still admired his alpha behavior). He realizes his mistake after she breaks down from the fear she’s feeling.

He warns her about himself and somewhat apologizes for what she went through with him (and pays her for her traumatizing experience). She decides she needs the job so she isn’t going to quit and Nico uses this to his advantage. He personally requests that she cleans the suites (his and two others). When she goes to clean his room, she encounters him and, oh man, is it explosive! I’m surprised my kindle didn’t melt 🔥😅🥵🤤. Their connection is visceral, raw, hot, and organic. They just can’t help themselves- and I was here for it all.

A couple of things- they both have a past. He’s been engaged to another Italian mafia’s daughter- a mafia princess- for like twenty years now (since she was a baby and he was a kid). Sondra does not trust quickly anymore since her boyfriends keep cheating on her (she left Reno after she found her boyfriend with another woman). So, fidelity is a must for her. There are things they each need to know about each other, especially concerning his engagement and expectations in life.

I adored them! Honestly, because their connection was so intense, they’re really meant to be. I can’t wait to keep reading more from this series! I have now added Renee Ross as one of my favorite authors 🥰.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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Reading a Renee Rose book is always an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours and King of Diamonds is no exception! This book is a hot, fast and steamy read. Nico's attempt at distancing himself from his Chicago based mafia family results in him running a casino in Las Vegas. While Nico may be mostly on the up and up his past is not far behind him and there is no true escape from la famiglia. Meanwhile Sondra is attempting to escape her past as well. Her past isn't as sordid as Nico's, but it is only slightly less messy. I enjoyed that Sondra was a bit of a hot mess at the start of this book. She is in the middle of a major transition in her life, but she isn't a woe is me character. She struggles to work through some very real life relationship hangups, ones that we can all relate to. Nico is a dominant male character but I never felt like he was degrading. I enjoyed both characters and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
Reading a Renee Rose book is always an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours and King of Diamonds is no exception! This book is a hot, fast and steamy read. Nico's attempt at distancing himself from his Chicago based mafia family results in him running a casino in Las Vegas. While Nico may be mostly on the up and up his past is not far behind him and there is no true escape from la famiglia. Meanwhile Sondra is attempting to escape her past as well. Her past isn't as sordid as Nico's, but it is only slightly less messy. I enjoyed that Sondra was a bit of a hot mess at the start of this book. She is in the middle of a major transition in her life, but she isn't a woe is me character. She struggles to work through some very real life relationship hangups, ones that we can all relate to. Nico is a dominant male character but I never felt like he was degrading. I enjoyed both characters and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
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Nean
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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Sondra went to Vegas after leaving her ex. Sondra assured herself, she was just going to work at the Casino to get enough money together to leave her cousin’s place. She knew the casino was run by the mafia.
Nico moved to Vegas to run the legitimate side of the family business and not be involved in the illegal side of it so much, his one problem insomnia and it was getting worse.
When Nico finds Sondra cleaning his room, he knows his drawn to her after scaring her he realises he wants her and warns her to stay away.
Something about Nico keeps drawing Sondra in, he doesn’t seem to be like her other exes, but somehow, she gets the feeling that he’s keeping something from her.
What happens when Nico’s secret comes out will Sondra walk even though she’s falling in love with Nico or will she wait and listen.
The book wasn’t as dark as it indicated and on the extremely lighter side of dark.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Love the mafia look behind this book. It was really good. I loved the romance and unconventional love story. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
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Kindle-klant
5.0 out of 5 stars King of diamonds
Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 2, 2023
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I Love this book !
Great story i want more !
Cain't want for all the others to read!! !
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3.0 out of 5 stars 3/5
Reviewed in India on February 23, 2022
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Where to even start actually? The book started off really well and then I completely lost interest when he stripped her and she found it hot? The heroine continuously says she's wired the wrong way, which kind of justifies her earlier reaction but still it was violation on his part. The book title says Mafia , but there's not much to that. I found the writing of this book to be kinda Juvenile. I'd try and read the other books though.
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April79marie
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story but the ending feels rushed
Reviewed in France on August 8, 2021
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This story was ok, not very dark even if there is a bit of domination and spanking stuff. But Nico really cares for Sondra and takes care of her. He is a big softie actually. Sondra is kind of pure. Her heart is always in the right place.
I enjoyed reading their story, although there was any real suspense. There is very little interaction between Sondra and Nico's men/ family. We don't feel any danger from either Nico or his brothers. And I was very disappointed with the scene with Sondra, Nico and his older brother and even more with the last scene with Sondra and Nico.
I was like " What?! That's it?" The next chapter revolves around another character Alex.
That's why I give this book 3 stars.

This is the first book I read by this author. But I don't know if I am going to read another one if the ending is also rushed like that.
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Alexandra
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mafia boss in love with an art historian, sounds tepid, but what a surprise. It is Super Hot!!!
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2020
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The beginning book in this series is a hot one. The story of Nico Tacone and the girl he takes as his, Sondra. It is hot and steamy with terrific love scenes. A man who was a loner and a girl who always chose the wrong type of man unite to make their relationship a love story. Sondra is strip-searched by Nico who believes she has been sent to spy on him. That scene alone will heat your kindle. I am a Renee Rose addict. Her books are the best. I am beginning book 2 as soon as I finish this review. A great read that I know everyone will love. I highly recommend it.
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Angie (L)
5.0 out of 5 stars A super hot Mafia story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2020
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Sondra has never had much luck with boyfriends she always seems to choose ones that cheat on her ,that’s definitely so after kicking her present boyfriend into touch after she caught him cheating on her . Heartbroken she heads to Las Vegas to stay with her cousin Corey . Corey works as a croupier in the Bellissimo hotel which is owned by Mafia boss Nico Tacoma . Although she has her MSc until she can get some money together quickly ,Sondra gets a job as a maid at the Bellissimo . When Sondra’s boss Marissa has to fill in for a sick college to clean the Boss’ suites Sondra offers to help her . Although everyone that cleans those rooms must adhere to strict rules and have to pass a background check before they’re allowed too , Marissa agrees to Sondra helping out but gives her a warning of how to act when she’s in the suites . A sudden emergency at home sees Marissa having to leave Sondra to finish the work on her own .......Nico Tacoma came to Las Vegas as he wanted to get away from Chicago and all the violence that was associated with his Mafia family .His father is the Don ,is now residing in prison but is still able to control the family , he bankrolled Nico’s business venture in the hotel ,but Nico was definitely the boss of his Vegas empire . After being left alone Sondra continues do what she’s supposed to , but she’s stopped in her tracks by the appearance of Nico who is very wary of her as he’s never seen her before . Thinking she’s up to no good he’s quite aggressive towards her thankfully his opinion is changed when he realises she’s who she says she is . Things move quite quickly between the pair and soon things are getting extremely hot and steamy and their relationship developes very quickly but is the live bubble about to burst as it would seem though that Nico’s father and the head of another Mafia family made an agreement years ago that would see Nico and the Jenna who’s the daughter of the other family marry it would also mean the two families joining forces ..............luckily for Nico Jenna has no interest in getting married to him ,but what happens when Nico’s father finds out can there be a HEA for Sondra & Nico ? ❤️❤️😉
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