Cartel Elements Series by Asia Monét

AdrianKiara has been my only desire since the moment I laid eyes on her. Radiantly beautiful and effortlessly kind, she resembled a goddess of the sun One smile, one conversation, one dance - one kiss was all it took for me to make my Kiara was going to be mine. And now, with the perfect opportunity falling in my lap, I was going to claim her.KiaraOpening my own restaurant was always my dream. When it finally came true, I had no idea it would bring a living nightmare to my doorstep... moreAdrianKiara has been my only desire since the moment I laid eyes on her. Radiantly beautiful and effortlessly kind, she resembled a goddess of the sun One smile, one conversation, one dance - one kiss was all it took for me to make my Kiara was going to be mine. And now, with the perfect opportunity falling in my lap, I was going to claim her.KiaraOpening my own restaurant was always my dream. When it finally came true, I had no idea it would bring a living nightmare to my doorstep.The establishment I’d nourished and re-branded was deep in debt to one of the most dangerous families in the city, and the debt collector was no one other than the unhinged heir. This situation wouldn’t be so bad if Adrian accepted payments. But, he doesn’t want money - he wants me. less

Lexie Most cartel women have one be the perfect wife to the most eligible made man available. That’s far from my purpose.After years of climbing up the ropes and proving my worth to my father’s organization, I was more than trophy wife material. Still, that hasn’t stopped my father from searching for the ideal husband to have by my side.When Dante Harris, the infamous son of our enemy, approaches my father with an offer he can’t ignore, he receives my unwilling hand in marriage... moreLexie Most cartel women have one be the perfect wife to the most eligible made man available. That’s far from my purpose.After years of climbing up the ropes and proving my worth to my father’s organization, I was more than trophy wife material. Still, that hasn’t stopped my father from searching for the ideal husband to have by my side.When Dante Harris, the infamous son of our enemy, approaches my father with an offer he can’t ignore, he receives my unwilling hand in marriage.I’m not sure whether this is another one of Dante’s schemes or if his intentions are sincere, but I know I’m not walking down the aisle without a fight. Dante The Ruiz family has been the bane of my father’s existence since they first swept into town over twenty years ago. They stole his city, his men and, for a point in time, his son. He’s never stopped looking for strategies to take them down for good.Ten years ago, he regained what he lost, but caused me to lose the people I cared about.Now, with a new plan for their demise, he’s throwing me back into their den.Perceived as a traitor and hated by all, I need to put on my best charm. But trust is hard to fix once it’s been broken, and my fiancé has made it clear I’ll need to work hard to earn hers.I’m up for the challenge, but I want more than Lexie’s trust - I want her heart. less

Javier I was once told the best revenge is usually taken in silence.After a brutal attack on my family that left my father dead and our cartel vulnerable, retribution has been the only thing on my mind. For months, we’ve laid in wait, meticulously planning for the storm to rage over our enemies.When a moment of opportunity arises to set our plan in motion, I don’t hesitate to take it. Little did I know, my actions would lead to our foes’ most precious belongings falling into my lap... moreJavier I was once told the best revenge is usually taken in silence.After a brutal attack on my family that left my father dead and our cartel vulnerable, retribution has been the only thing on my mind. For months, we’ve laid in wait, meticulously planning for the storm to rage over our enemies.When a moment of opportunity arises to set our plan in motion, I don’t hesitate to take it. Little did I know, my actions would lead to our foes’ most precious belongings falling into my lap.They took something from us. Now, I was going to take everything from them.Brielle The saying is you can’t outrun your past.After nearly eight years of running, I thought my life was finally returning to normal. Working as the personal assistant for the CEO of an affluent pharmaceutical company offered me the money and resources to provide a good life for my daughter. Although my boss was known for the cold chip on his shoulder, and his illegal deeds, I enjoyed my job - and being in his company. For the first time in a long time, life was peacefulUntil the ghost from my past appears unexpectedly and tries to turn my world upside down.When my Hail Mary comes in the form of marriage to my boss, I’m obligated to agree - not for my safety, but for my daughter’s.But, as the demons of our pasts collide and the lines of our relationship blur, I can’t help but think there might be more to our marriage than I thought. less