

Blurb
Kidnapped by the enemy. Bought by the jefe. Will his smoldering touch thaw her frozen heart?
Rubén Lozano, the new leader of the Lozano Cartel, craves peace amidst a legacy of bloodshed and death. He never expected to find his ex-lover, Drina Cabrera, in the clutches of his vicious rivals. Her haunted eyes compel him to rescue her, but freeing her is another matter.
After five months of captivity, Drina trades one captor for another. Though she succumbs to Rubén’s masterful touch, the bittersweet memory of her daughter and the life she was stolen from is a constant wedge between them.
When Rubén’s darkest secret comes out, he will have to wash his hands in crimson. Will Drina let her king face the danger alone, or stand at his side as his cartel queen?
– Book two in the dark romance series, the Lozano Cartel. All the books can be read as a standalone, but are part of an interconnected series.
– Scenes featuring drug distribution, violence, kidnapping, and attempted sexual assault may be uncomfortable for some readers.
– No cheating. HEA guaranteed!

Excerpt
Rubén pulled her close and locked his arms around her.
“Ooh!” Surprise widened her eyes. She flattened her hands on his chest.
The minty air leaving her succulent mouth puffed warm across his face. She moistened her bottom lip with her pretty pink tongue as though begging him to kiss her. Who was he to refuse? He seized her lips and backed her against the wall. Fireworks shot off in his brain. She struggled for freedom, an erotic push and pull that drove his lust higher.
“Rubén, wait,” she forced out past his ravaging lips.
He groaned, wanting her to fight. At least a little. He craved the challenge of bringing her to heel. Anger simmered in his veins—anger at himself, the situation, the way she made him feel. He drew back just enough to stare into her eyes. A mix of fear and something else sparked to life in the inky pools. Desire, maybe. He kissed her again and ground his erection against her belly.
A soft, lusty whimper escaped her. She gripped his shirt and melted like a good little girl, her resistance crumbling faster than the dry earth in a summer rainstorm.
Triumph flared in his veins. He snaked his tongue past Drina’s lips and tasted a heady combination of mint and sensuous woman. Groaning, he clasped her tighter and tangled his hand in her silky, strawberry-scented hair. He angled his head, deepening the kiss, and cupped her ass.
Drina yelped and ripped her mouth free. “Wait.”
“Shh.” He pressed fast little kisses along her neckline.
“Rubén, please. No.” She gripped his shoulders and tried to push him back.
He kissed his way north. Once he nipped her bottom lip and she rewarded him with a breathy moan, he reluctantly released her and stepped back.
She touched her mouth with trembling fingers. Tears welled in her eyes.
His temper burned. She could at least let him touch her. It wasn’t like he was going to keep all the orgasms to himself. His cock throbbed against his zipper, demanding he cast aside the few morals he had. He rearranged himself and stomped away to jerk open the door.
Calvillo stood at attention.
“Take Drina to the kitchen. She needs to eat. Then give her the tour and return her to her room,” he told the man. Once she hurried out like hellhounds were after her, Rubén slammed the door shut. If he didn’t become reacquainted with Drina in the most biblical way soon, he would have a date with his blasted hand.
The devil only knew if he would survive it.
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About the Author

Amber Daulton is the author of the Lozano Cartel, the Arresting Onyx, the Embracing You, and the Ramseys in Time series, as well as several standalone novellas. Her books are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
Find her here: https://linktr.ee/AmberDaulton

Hi,
Interesting! He’s restraining himself until he remarries her. I didn’t expect that. But why? What is the reason for his restraint?
Shalom shalom
Thanks for visiting, Pat. They’re not married yet, but will be soon enough.
I feel sorry for her, stuck with a guy who doesn’t respect her boundaries and has no interest in anything but self gratification. Hopefully, she gets out of this situation soon.
Hi, Kayelle. Yes, he has a lot to learn about respecting women.
You sure know how to do rough passion!
Love the cover, by the way.
Thanks so much, Lisabet. Thank you for visiting!
I’m hoping that these two can eventually develop a more loving and equal relationship. All the best, Amber.
Yes, the relationship becomes more equal and loving as time goes on. Thanks for reading, Jana!
Wow! I’ve not read dark romance before…seems pretty dangerous. 🙂 Intriguing, though.
Hey, Babs. Yes, dark romance takes the enemies to lovers trope farther than regular romance. Danger and intrigue go hand in hand. Thanks for reading!
I love, love, love dark romance. Great excerpt. Ol’ Ruben knows what he wants! I like her resistance.
YES! He’s an alpha antihero all the way, and he’s met his match with Drina. Thanks for visiting, Maggie!