Blurb
I made a mistake.
At sixteen years old I fell for the wrong man.
Callum Torrio.
Ruthless billionaire. Dangerous villain. My best friend's father.
At twenty one I gave up hope that he would ever notice me.
He’s twenty years older than me, and an arms dealer for the mob.
The smart choice would be to forget he ever existed.
But that’s not possible.
His icy blue gaze, sculpted physique, and huge rough hands play a vivid part in my dreams.
Then one night everything changes
Every fantasy I ever had he brings to life.
Dominant and possessive he praises and worships me.
He makes me feel like a woman when all my life I’ve felt sheltered and controlled.
But Callum has dark secrets, and a past that refuses to let go.
I knew he was a bad man but I never would have anticipated this…
At sixteen years old I fell for the wrong man.
Callum Torrio.
Ruthless billionaire. Dangerous villain. My best friend's father.
At twenty one I gave up hope that he would ever notice me.
He’s twenty years older than me, and an arms dealer for the mob.
The smart choice would be to forget he ever existed.
But that’s not possible.
His icy blue gaze, sculpted physique, and huge rough hands play a vivid part in my dreams.
Then one night everything changes
Every fantasy I ever had he brings to life.
Dominant and possessive he praises and worships me.
He makes me feel like a woman when all my life I’ve felt sheltered and controlled.
But Callum has dark secrets, and a past that refuses to let go.
I knew he was a bad man but I never would have anticipated this…
Empire of Lust by J.L. Beck
Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
4.5 out of 5
Length: 322 pages
Published Date: April 7, 2023
Formats: E-book, Paperback, and Audiobook
My Thoughts
Bianca's life was turned upside down when she catches her live-in boyfriend, Lucas, with another woman. With no place to reside, Bianca takes Tatum up on her offer to stay in her room while she is out of the country. Only problem- she will be staying under the same roof as Callum, Bianca's long-time crush and Tatum's father.
Callum's internal battles were intense, but so was his possessiveness over Bianca. The passion between the two was FIRE. This story was definitely fast-paced, which ultimately lead me to forgo all my responsibilities to finish it. I mean there were crazy exes, secret careers, the fact Bianca's father was a police officer, and so much more!
But that ending... EXTREME Cliffhanger. I'm still recovering from the fact I need to wait for book 2.
Should You Read This?
Yes- go read this now! But be prepared....the ending will have you making a countdown for book 2!
Spice: 3 / 5
Tropes:
• Breeding
• Best Friend's Dad
• Possessive
• Billionaire
• Age-Gap
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Spice: 3 / 5
Tropes:
• Breeding
• Best Friend's Dad
• Possessive
• Billionaire
• Age-Gap
Buy Here!
About the Author:
"J.L. Beck writes steamy romance that’s unapologetic.
Her heroes are alphas who take what they want, and are willing to do anything for the woman they love.
She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course steam.
Leaving her readers gasping, and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.
Her books range from grey, too dark but always end with a happily ever after.
Inside the pages of her books you'll always find one of your favorite tropes.
She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since. She lives in Wisconsin and
is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part time."
Her heroes are alphas who take what they want, and are willing to do anything for the woman they love.
She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course steam.
Leaving her readers gasping, and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.
Her books range from grey, too dark but always end with a happily ever after.
Inside the pages of her books you'll always find one of your favorite tropes.
She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since. She lives in Wisconsin and
is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part time."
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