Reina Del Cártel Series by Santana Knox

What if … love destined betrayal? What’s a Queen without an empire? My name is Cecilia Flóres, daughter and heir to The Cártel throne. That is, until my uncle steals my birthright. Now, as my past catches up to me, I’ve run out of places to hide; and the only person who can help me wants me dead. Twelve years ago I broke his heart and stole his future.Enter Ronan Zerkos—they call him Berserk now; he’s an ex-navy Seal turned gang leader... moreWhat if … love destined betrayal? What’s a Queen without an empire? My name is Cecilia Flóres, daughter and heir to The Cártel throne. That is, until my uncle steals my birthright. Now, as my past catches up to me, I’ve run out of places to hide; and the only person who can help me wants me dead. Twelve years ago I broke his heart and stole his future.Enter Ronan Zerkos—they call him Berserk now; he’s an ex-navy Seal turned gang leader. I fell in love with him when we were young; but the boy who held my heart now leads The Black Crow Brotherhood. With two others -Santo Álvarez and Mateo Kane, the trio runs the most violent and powerful gang in the city. The cold monster he has become is just a biproduct of my betrayal, but now I need their help to reclaim my throne. They’ll put me through hell to test me, but a Queen is forged in fire- and I was made to be unbreakable.Queen of Nothing: Book 1 of the Reína Del Cártel series is a reverse harem, Enemies to lovers, Dark Romance where the heroine doesn’t have to choose between the morally gray anti-heroes trying to claim her for themselves, while she fights for the crown she is owed. less

They say if you’re going to dance with the Devil, you might as well lead.I lied…My name isn’t Cecilia. When the doors of my past were pried open, all of my skeletons came tumbling out. I’d lived my whole life thinking the worst had already happened, and nothing else could hurt me.I couldn’t have been more wrong.In the wreckage I’m reborn. I’ll do anything to get my revenge on those who’ve wronged me and the man who stole my throne, My uncle... moreThey say if you’re going to dance with the Devil, you might as well lead.I lied…My name isn’t Cecilia. When the doors of my past were pried open, all of my skeletons came tumbling out. I’d lived my whole life thinking the worst had already happened, and nothing else could hurt me.I couldn’t have been more wrong.In the wreckage I’m reborn. I’ll do anything to get my revenge on those who’ve wronged me and the man who stole my throne, My uncle. But finding my way back will be painful, especially with the leaders of the Black Crow Brotherhood trying to keep me under their thumb.And now I owe them.Mateo Kane, Santo Álvarez, and Ronan Zerkos; they’ve wormed their way into my heart and under my skin. Will my lies and betrayals cost me the trust of the three men left on my side?I may leave behind a trail of ruin in my path, but I’ve bled for the truth and I know now; when you’re born a Queen you’ll die a Queen. I’ll let the whole world go to waste if it means I’m buried with my crown.I never said I wasn’t the bad guy.Welcome home, Célia Flóres.Reign Of Ruin: Book 2 of Reina Del Cártel is the second installment of a Reverse harem, dark romance trilogy. It should be read in order after Queen Of Nothing. This book contains dark material, explicit language and some trigger warnings may be needed. Intended for readers 18+. This is a why choose romance, meaning the heroine does not have choose between her love interests. less

THE ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH.That's always been the way of the Flóres Cártel and it was likely the first words I ever learned.My enemies are closer and clearer than ever before, but it's not just my future I have to survive. The past is the most bitter pill to swallow, especially when it won't let me go... moreTHE ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH.That's always been the way of the Flóres Cártel and it was likely the first words I ever learned.My enemies are closer and clearer than ever before, but it's not just my future I have to survive. The past is the most bitter pill to swallow, especially when it won't let me go.There's no denying who I am and I know what I'm capable of now, but the question is; will I live to see my dark dream come to fruition? Or will I become just another dead body the cártel buries in its shallow grave while the citizens whisper rumors of La Reina failing before she ever had her chance to rule?Every story has an end, this is mine.Empire of Carnage: Book 3 of the Reina Del Cártel series is a Why Choose, Enemies to lovers, Dark Romance where the heroine doesn’t have to choose between the morally gray anti-heroes trying to claim her for themselves, while she fights for the crown she is owed. This book should be read after Book 2 in the series Reign of Ruin.This book is dark in nature and not suited for readers under 18, trigger warnings may be needed. less