SYNOPSIS:
I am a Killer. A Rapist. A Monster.
I know only pain and survival.
That is until the Cappo's sister walked into my life.
And changed everything.
She's a light who makes my darkness darker, her smile makes my heart turn to ice, and I can't escape the fear her seductive looks instill--knowing it's only a matter of time before I fail--again, and take her for myself.
This is the story of my redemption.
But it's not pretty...I died, and now I'm alive, but not living, breathing but not surviving. I am Phoenix De Lange, son to a murdered mob boss, estranged brother, horrible friend, monster in the making, newest leader to one of the most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra.
And I will have my vengeance.
Or die trying.
I am Phoenix De Lange.
Death is all I know.
Until she offers me a piece of life--I can't resist taking.
REVIEW:
Three simple letters describe this book… WOW!! From the embers of an unlikely friendship sparks the story that proves Phoenix can rise from the ashes of his past. With Phoenix, Bee found the chance to live life, rather than just existing by someone else's rules.
I always say Rachel never ceases to amaze me, but with each
book in this series, she surpasses my expectations. I knew going into Ember that it was going to
be a tough read… it was Phoenix’s book.
I knew about Phoenix’s past, I knew what he did, what he was capable of
and I knew what haunted him. But I never expected to fall in love with his
character in this book.
People are entitled to second chances, a chance at
redemption. But with Phoenix, he didn’t
believe he was entitled to either because of his past actions. He feels as though he should suffer… ALONE in
life. Phoenix didn’t think he deserved
happiness, he was supposed to live his life in hell. His heart no longer beat, he was a shell of a
human being. He was punishing himself
for all of his wrong doings. When he was
given an assignment, he never imagined that this would be the assignment that
would change his life forever.
In walks Bee, the Cappo’s sister. Bee is Phoenix’s assignment. Tex issues two orders… keep her safe and do not
touch her. Two easy things you would
think, but that was hardly the case. These
were two things that Phoenix would struggle with.
Bee has had a rough life in Italy. She has no friends, she has always been
alone. She has no family, other than her
brother, Tex. Even though she has him,
she is still alone. Nobody knows her,
nobody has taken the time to get to know her.
Nobody besides Phoenix when he was with her in Italy. Phoenix is Bee’s only friend. The only problem is, Phoenix doesn’t have any
friends. He doesn’t allow himself to
have friends. Bee and Phoenix may have a
lot more in common than what they think.
Tempers flare between the two of them. Sparks definitely fly. Will a relationship be ignited between the
two of them? Will Phoenix allow himself
to be happy? Will Phoenix let Bee in? Will
Bee be able to break down the walls that Phoenix built around him? When she finds out about his past, will she
be able to see past that? Does Phoenix
deserves a second chance at life? If he
is given the opportunity, will he accept it?
Ember is AMAZING!!! I
didn’t think Rachel was going to be able to top Elicit with the intensity, boy
was I wrong. I could not put this book
down as I was captivated from the first page.
There are a few twists and turns in this book and a few jaw
droppers.
The rest of the group did not let me down with their wicked sense of humors. I absolutely adore Chase and was thrilled to get a little more of him. To see Tex with Phoenix was hysterical. Karma is a bitch. He thought it was funny when he tormented Nixon with Mo. Paybacks are a bitch. Tex is getting a little dose of his own medicine here.
This is a MUST READ series!!!
EXCERPT:
I wasn’t
sure how to act. Wasn’t sure if I should apologize for attacking him or thank
him for not laughing in my face. Embarrassed and irritated that he was most
likely going to ignore whatever it was between us even if it killed him, I
stared hard at the cement floor.
“How are you
feeling, little girl?”
“I’m not
little.”
“You want me
to call you fat?”
“No.” I
lifted my head. “Call me gorgeous like you did last night.”
“Well,
shit.” Phoenix ran his hands over his face then grabbed my arm and dragged me
down the hall into a darkened corner. “You remember?”
“You kissed
me.”
“Prove it.”
“What’s
wrong with you?” I pushed against his chest. “You like me! Admit it!”
Phoenix made
a face. “You were drunk, launched yourself at me, and I caught you. Did we
kiss?” His eyes went completely black. “Yeah, we did, but it meant nothing.”
“Really?”
“Really.” He
hissed out a breath through his teeth.
“Prove it.”
“What?”
I pushed him
against the wall. “Prove it meant nothing. Let me kiss you now, and if it meant
nothing it will be like… what? Kissing your sister.”
“I’ve sworn
off women.”
“So this
should be an easy test then, right?”
“Bee…”
Phoenix’s face was pained, as if I was holding a gun to his head rather than
offering to kiss him. Was the idea so abhorrent? “Please…” His voice had a
pleading tone I’d never heard before. “Don’t do this.”
“One.
Little. Test.” I rose up on my tip toes and kissed him full on the mouth.
His lips
refused to move against mine.
I wrapped my
arms around his neck.
He stiffened
even more.
Irritated, I
bit his lower lip. He gasped, and I slid my tongue inside his mouth. He pushed
me away with a curse then wiped his lips. “Done. Your little test is done. I
didn’t respond. Happy now?”
His eyes
were furious; the blue flashed like lightning against his skin. His fingertips
shook as he made a fist.
“You like
me.”
“Bee…”
Phoenix pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingertips. “…find someone your
own age, someone who’s interested in you in the way you deserve, alright?” His
tone was gentle, and maybe that was what hurt the most.
It was like
he was letting me down slowly, hoping I didn’t break.
But the joke
was on him.
Because I
was already broken.
I didn’t
want boys my age — I wanted him.
“You’re a
good liar.” My eyes narrowed. “And you’re lucky I’m patient.”
“Lucky?” He
sputtered out a laugh. “That you like toying with me?”
“No, lucky that
even though you constantly push me away…I keep coming back for more. But,
Phoenix… everyone’s time eventually runs out.”
“Go to
breakfast, Bee.”
“Go to hell,
Phoenix.”
Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.
She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband and their snoring Boxer, Sir Winston Churchill. She loves to hear from readers! You can follow her writing journey at www.rachelvandykenauthor.com
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