Caelian (Dark Sovereign #7) (2024)

Do you love Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance?

I know I do…
And I have a rec for you guys…

How about an arranged marriage straight out of hell….
(Bella Quote)

- 𝙲𝚊𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 -
Book 7 in The Dark Sovereign Series. 📚
(Can be read as a standalone.)

Releasing April 23. Is coming real soon.!!!

*enemies to lovers
*arranged marriage
*forced to marry someone else
*spicy 5/5 💦
*man that likes to hunt

“This game, this hunt, it’s a symphony to me, and every woman who runs through the field is a note in a crescendo of lust.”

Little review

Giana father arranges her to marry a very dangerous man many years ago. The time has come and this man wants his wife.
She refuses and runs away.
Her father turns to the Dark sovereign men for help. They agree and the brothers force 𝙲𝚊𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 to go find her and marry her. So she is protected. 𝙲𝚊𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 likes the chase so what does he do he chases her.

But he’s not that happy about it, she is pissed and flights him a lot. Their story is enemies to lovers. The lovers part (sparks fly) ⚡️❤️‍🔥 if you know Bella you know she is the queen of spice. This story is right up there with her spiciest books. There is one part…. I died.

She knows what her readers want.! ALWAYS.!

The enemies part was brilliant. The back and forth. The banter, the way they goad each other was the best.

This story is a classic Mafia Romance and I loved it. It felt original and just a classic story.

It ends on a big cliffhanger. Am I okay. Not really. But I’m happy it’s not over. I can’t wait for more of 𝙲𝚊𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚗 and Giana.
Also I’m still seriously desperate for Tobias book.

Quotes-
“She wants to run. She wants to escape. But at the same time, she craves to submit.”

“God, you smell like sin. My favorite scent.”

“This is the motherf*cking ultimate hunt. This isn’t planned. It’s not orchestrated. There are no expectations, pre-emptive warnings, or programmed instincts. This is raw. This is real. And it sings in my bones.”

DAMN YOU, CLIFFHANGER!!!

What the actual F?!?!?!!? Did we know this was going to be more than one book??? I know the two previous brothers had trilogies so I should have known. Maybe I wasn't paying attention but I was losing my sh*t when I was already at 90% and events were not wrapping up in a nice red bow yet.
I was like WHAT IS GOING ON HERE.

Giana was grating my nerves in the beginning/middle of the story. Her constant bratty ways made me a bit twitchy. Hence the rating.

Caelian, on the other hand, was PUUUUR-FECT. I would give him 10 stars!

My brain is mush right now.

SIDEBAR: As is with every book especially Mafia/Cartel/Bratva/organized crime books, read the TW before you start reading. And especially if you aren't comfortable with certain fantasies, sharing etc.

Holy Mother Of Moses this book is FREAKING EPIC. The 7th book in the Dark Sovereign series went beyond my expectations.
You’re going to be obsessed with these characters. Their bickering and bantering is absolutely priceless and amusing 😂 I love Giana’s sassiness. Caelian has definitely met his match. He may be use to getting his way but Giana challenges him at every turn and that makes for a highly INTERESTING and FASCINATING story.

The Del Rossa men are all dark, powerful and dirty talking but Caelian takes it up a notch with his proclivities. This man loves the hunt and thrives on capturing and enrapturing his prey. Giana may be the prey but this prey bites back!!
When these two turn on the heat it BOILS and it’s FLAMING HOT!!

I am telling you this book pushes boundaries in the most EXHILARATING and STUNNING way. Every moment is mixed with such intensity and raw emotion.
When I say I couldn’t put this book down I mean it. I did not just want to see where Caelian and Giana would take me , I NEEDED it!!

So if your looking for an EXCITING, TANTALIZING and ENTERTAINING book to completely consume you….you will be THOROUGHLY DELIGHTED with this story and these PHENOMENAL characters.
BTW just a little warning, the cliffhanger at the end ( I didn’t see this coming) will gut you and leave you blubbering mess shouting out WHY!!
Bella J, you blow my mind with your masterful writing talents!

What a change of pace! I never anticipated the humor and bantering, it had me giggling! Two head strong characters battling it out! The passion growing and turning explosive! With all the excitement I never would have been prepared for the ending! Shocked and anxiety kicked in, now I’m desperate for the next one! Awesome read!

And just like that another Del Rossa brother has me swooning.

First and foremost however dare you with that cliffy! My heart can’t handle this, definitely need the next book ASAP.

This author is my go to for all the spice, plot and darkness I crave in a book. Caelian was everything I hoped he be a more, I loved his quick wit and sex appeal and my god was he protective. Giana, in my opinion, had every right to feel the way she felt- she behaved according to her situations and at times I felt for her. Now, these two together- you want enemies AND lovers you’ve got it ten fold with these two. The chemistry was off the charts. Truly a love hate relationship and I can’t wait to see where things go for them. But also back to that cliffy- I NEED MORE NOW!

ARC REVIEW
This was my first Bella J read.

Ok so feisty fmcs are my faves. But this one right here just seemed stupid. Why exactly is she fighting the mmc???? I found myself rolling my eyes at her. She acted like a 15 year old. It got old pretty quick.

This honestly made it hard for me to get through most of the book. I didn't really have a problem with anything else.

I don't think this will stop be from trying out some of Bella's other books, this just wasn't the fmc for me.

Caelian is the seventh book in the Dark Sovereign series, this was my first read by this author and I read this as a standalone. I do plan to backtrack and read the other books in this series.

I absolutely loved this book so much, I absolutely devoured this book so quickly and could not get enough. These characters were absolute perfection, and the writing style was very easy for me to read.

If you are a fan of mafia stories, I would definitely pick this one up.

Goodness lord, f*ck I love the dark Sovereign brothers. EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM. This series is for sure one of the best dark mafia romances I read till date. The guys r hot, possessive, obsessive and greenest red flags xD
And don’t get me started on the sex 😭♥️ . Holy moly, the steamy scenes r next level hot.
I didn’t know this book ended on a cliffhanger 😭. Mann now gotta wait for the next release ;”)

Okay… what???? That ending had my heart skipping beats and having palpitations 😩. I love Giana she is a tough cookie. & Caelian’s a comedian I freaking loved him! Need to get part two of this story !

The hunter....

Caelian is the 7th installment in the Dark Sovereign Series of interconnected standalones featuring de Del Rossa Brothers.

If you've read the previous books and know something about the Dark Sovereign world, you had already heard about what makes Caelian tick. Besides attending Myth, he likes to engage in orchestrated hunts where the participants go to hunt and be hunted and then..... anything goes....
This is also how Caelian lives his life, always by the code of the family and the Dark Sovereign, but way more relaxed, even provocative than his older brothers, that carry the weight of responsibility of maintaining the Del Rossa name above all and in absolute control.

I would say, Caelian is definitively a bit of a loose-cannon and diplomacy is not his forte, but as part of such a poweful family, the time to take one for the team (sacrifice) has come and....surprise, surprise...in a plan to protect and as a favor to his deceased father's best friend, Caelian is to marry Giana Belucci, his daughter, once promised to Angelo Conti, a member of a family of power and a seedy businessman.

What do these two have in common?
They don't want to get married....to anybody neither each other.

Let me just tell you that the banter and the tension was off the charts 🥵🥵🥵 and both gave as hard as they got, but something else made them absolutely visceral for one another, the heartbeat, the smell and the recognition, in wanton surrender and decadent abandon.
Yeah....they started askew and hating each other, although they hated the circ*mstances more than each other and rebellion was the way to go for Giana, not so much for Caelian because he knew what was expected of him as a Del Rossa, and marrying Giana....let's just say he liked to play with his food 🔥🔥🔥......

The narrative develops fast and furious, way more frenetic than the previous stories, but it has to do with our protagonists' personality and the course of action that brought them together and as soon as Giana realizes that her present state of affairs is way more than any option possibly given to her, she knows any animosity toward Caelian is misplaced although his knack for getting in her nerves and leaving her h.o.t. and both€r€d along with his insulting as exciting jabs, in tune with her own, put them in the exact same place, to be hunter or prey.
And for Giana, to be prey, just in games, pleasure and a skilked hunter like Caelian, not an insidious one like Angelo.

One thing is for sure, in the middle of a very truculent and raucous atmosphere, against all odds and prognosis, Giana feels like she can trust in Caelian's hostile protection even butting heads with his arrogant, possesive and obnoxious demeanor, the same as loosing herself in his big amber-brown eyes that tease and charm with a single glance when it's too hot to handle.
It was always fun, games and extremes with Caelian, but this one is pure adrenaline, a high-oactane chase that he won't let escape so easily and the missing piece of the puzzle he's been trying to put together for one whole year.
They're sure it's not love, but they're thinking about it.....

This first book keeps pretty tied up until the end and even Caelian' suspicions about the reason behind Giana's arrangement to Angelo Conti in the first place leaves an open door to theorize the hows and whys and what's left to uncover.
More, it's clear Angelo is resolute in getting Giana back at all costs, so what feeds that sort of urgency to the point of going to the Del Rossas' turf and agressively defying the Dark Sovereign?

The brothers are always an united front but, for now, it's chaos and mayhem.....

𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔, 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒚 🥵🔥

𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑺/ 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲 𝑯𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺 :📑

💥 Dark Mafia Romance
💥 Arranged Marriage/ Marriage of Convenience
💥 Enemies-to-Lovers
💥 Billionaire
💥 V1rg1n heroine

💕𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲 𝑸𝑼𝑶𝑻𝑬 💕

𝑮𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒊 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒂𝒏��� 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒆.
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒓𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍.
𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.

𝑴𝒀 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾: 📝

Oh my.... FIRST OFF...THAT ENDING... I'M SO FROZEN RIGHT NOW😲😱😱
Seriously, I need that next book already. 😢

I have to say Bella J always delivers a scrumptious and piping hot, loaded with too-hot-to-handle spice kinda book if you love your heroes to be twisted, a little crack in the head and almost unredeemable yet you can't help but drool over their twisted games that light you up and set you on fire with a fiery passion that's an inferno unleashed and Caelian and Giana together were certainly insanely - Intense on crack.

What adds to the overall heat level and the chemistry is how much they hate each other yet are unable to find resistance to their undeniable attraction.

What's crazy is you can feel the hate between them and honestly it's all justifiable too as Caelian is such an arrogant and annoying man who takes Giana for granted and the way he goes about his responsibility towards her, had me also equally furious towards him.

But I can't deny the fact that the brothers, The Dark Sovereign, didn't have to help out and yet they push Caelian ahead as a kinda warrior to go ahead and become a shield to Giana who would otherwise be tackled and eaten up by her worst enemy.

Poor Giana, really the way she felt was right too because of how all her choices were taken away from her. Yet that girl was a fighter even if she seemed a tad bit childish at times. You can't deny the fiery spirit that's Giana for you.

Once again though battle lines have already been drawn and, The Dark Sovereign have to be ready for the worst as the one they have unknowingly crossed wouldn't stay silent for long.

Let me be forward and say that if you have moral boundaries for where🔥 times are concerned then you'd rather not read this one because this one will deliver on its promise of debauchery and filthy times, which might not be everyone's cup of tea.
But for me, I freaking loved how Bella shocks me when I see something that was totally unexpected and has temperatures soaring.
Yet the dilemma of being possessed by someone's thoughts when you don't want it to be, I loved seeing Caelian so tormented and Giana having her fantasy come to life. 🥵🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥🔥

BUT... THAT...ENDING.....OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS.... I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ALREADY....DAYUMM... WHAT A DEADLY CLIFFY. IF THERE WAS EVER ONE IT HAS TO BE THIS.😱😱😲...
Loved loved this one.❤️❤️❤️❤️

A steamy, amusing & dramatic ride

After reading the previous six books in Bella J's Dark Sovereign series, I couldn't wait to read CAELIAN. Unlike the other books this one had me breaking out in fits of laughter. Of course there was a touch of suspense, some really hot passion, and plenty of drama, all combining to make CAELIAN an UNPUTDOWNABLE read. Bella drew me in with her non-stop action, terrific characters, and an ending that had me screaming NOOOOOOOO!!! So, strap yourself in for a steamy, amusing, and dramatic ride.

Caelian Del Rossa finds himself in a situation he never expected to be, but for the good of the family he will do whatever he must to save the peace. I loved Caelian, his filthy mouth, his powerful demeanor, and his penchant for being a predator who enjoys chasing his prey. Giana Belucci was simply magnificent. She finds herself promised in an arranged marriage, one she definitely does not want, so running away is her answer. Giana is one if the sassiest heroines I've come across, she sure knows how to give as good as she gets. When Caelian is sent to retrieve her, let's just say nothing is ever easy for a Del Rossa man when a feisty woman is involved.

Caelian and Giana were perfectly matched, both challenging each other to the utmost limit. Their banter was absolutely superb, hilarious at times. and definitely hot and raunchy at other times. The heat and chemistry between them were molten, to the point where they struggled to keep their hands off each other. I melted with their games of "chase", predator and prey, both salacious with their need. While Caelian is a predator, he is also a powerful and deadly protector, harming Giana is a definite NO in his eyes. Then again, Giana is no meek little lamb, that woman had some fight in her.

CAELIAN is a fast-paced, non-stop action, suspenseful read with several twists and turns thrown in. With Giana's supposed fiancé determined to get her back no matter what it takes, Bella has ensured her readers a deadly, violent, and wild ride. Of course, this is not the end of Caelian and Giana's story, it will continue in The Bride. Now to wait, not so patiently, for the outcome of that shocking cliffhanger!!!

CAELIAN is another phenomenal read from Bella J.

Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction

✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE MOLTEN STARS ✨✨✨✨✨

Can I just say, Wow! Bella hooked me right at the beginning of Caelian’s book. Was he the hunter at the beginning or actually the prey? Whichever one he was, he was hooked from the moment he captured Giana. Now it’s a year later and he is still thinking of the temptress he caught a year ago and who then slipped from his fingers. He has no idea who she was, but he will find out, sooner rather than later. Now he has to do something he never thought he would have to. He has to marry Giana, the daughter of their father’s best friend. It is to protect her from Aurelio, who she was supposed to marry, but has turned out to be an evil and vile man. He’s not going to give up easily, but the Del Rossa men protect theirs. These two butt grads from the moment they are ‘reunited’. Bella took hold of me and took me on one incredible journey. My heart stopped at one part in particular and I pretty much died. I laughed and cried reading this. It was a fast paced book and I cannot wait to read His Bride. My head is still reeling and I finished this a week ago. Well done Bella. This book was hot, depraved at times(which was hot), twisted, action packed, had some shocks, steam, lots of it, and such deliciousness like a hot chocolate covered sundae with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
“God, this woman excites me. The delicate scent of her perfume still lingers on me, mingled with the sweet smell of lust and pleasure. It’s a potent mix that has me hard and yearning to have her again. I crave her fight, her resistance, her wild spirit. It’s a drug, her willpower against mine. The tension between us is like a live wire. Dangerous, sizzling, electrifying.”-Caelian
“ I don’t know if I like this dangerous-edged Caelian. He scares me, and I’m not sure whether it’s the good or bad kind of fear. But I want him, even though every instinct screams to run. I’ve seen him go from man to predator. Experienced his dark and dangerous ways.”- Giana

𝟒.𝟓/𝟓⭐️

So, this book is basically for my fellow book lovers who always seem to go for the guys with red flags and can't get enough of arranged marriage plots. After finishing it, I was like, "What did I just read?" I literally stared at my wall for a bit, debating whether to chuck my Kindle or start making theories about the next book.

If you haven't checked out Bella J's books, you're missing out. She's all about morally gray characters who'd do anything for their girls, even if they're a bit unhinged but kinda cute and psycho. Her stories are gripping, with solid plots and enough spice to keep you on your toes.

"Caelian" is part of the "Dark Sovereign" series,it can be read as a standalone but for better understanding of the characters you should start with the first book of this series.

This book is about Giana and Caelian trying to find their way back to each other. Giana's always been trapped by her father's choices, and this time is no different. She's been promised to a guy who wrecked their lives, so she bolts. Her dad ropes in the Del Rossa brothers, specifically Caelian, to track her down and marry her off to save her from the arranged marriage mess.

Giana's a tough cookie who's had enough of being pushed around, but circ*mstances force her back into captivity, this time with Caelian. He's a sarcastic, self-centered guy, but he's all about keeping Giana safe. Plus, there's some serious chemistry between them, and he's starting to realize she might just be the one he's been searching for.

I had a blast reading this. The banter between Caelian and Giana is gold, and seeing her fight for her freedom is inspiring. And let's talk spice – Bella's got that covered, as always!

𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆:
✨𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞
✨𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬
✨𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐌𝐂
✨𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚����𝐜𝐞𝐬

This book is calling your name! Huge thanks to the Literally PR Agency and the author for sending me this ARC. 🙌🏼

Holy Moly! Bella J's Dark Sovereign series just keeps getting better...

This is book #7 in the Dark Sovereign series. This one tells Caelian Del Rossa and Giana's story and dang, but it doesn't end here and...that a cliff hanger!

I love Caelian. He's next in line after his older twin brothers, Alexius, Dark Sovereign head (Books 1-3) and Nicoli, the right hand (Books 4-6) Caelian handles enforcement and what ever else his brothers need from him. He's the wicked man-Wxxxx brother, with a control and a hunter-prey kin. He loves the hunt. Giana is the daughter of a man who was best friends with the Del Rossa brothers' deceased father. She's strong, sassy and wants a life of her own choosing. She wants freedom, to live, find love....so when she discovers the man her father arranged for her to marry is coming for her she runs.

There are reasons Giana's father has a change of heart, but not being able to get out of the contract, he goes to the Del Rossa's for help. Their rules state you can't mess with another man's wife, so it's decided that marriage to a Del Rossa is the only answer. Caelian, next in line and still single, is the obvious choice and he's sent to find her and bring her back.

Neither is happy about the marriage arrangement and the sparks fly...and her fist, and vases and lamps....like I said, she's fiesty and stubborn. But there's more to the sparks than just anger at the situation, because these two have a history the didn't realize because masks were worn. The banter and the steam between these two is scorching. Add in a ruthless, jilted creep wh only cares about more money and power and is not willing to give up the power he stands to gain with her and you have one hot and dangerous story. Now I'm dying for the next one to see what happens! I'm not typically a fan of 3 book series that end in cliff hangers, but Bella J's Dark Sovereign series is an exception....and Oh Man, I loved this story!

Everything about her tastes like the best forbidden fruit. Sweet, dark, with an edge.

In Bella J's latest addition to the intoxicating Dark Sovereign series, she plunges readers into the depths of Caelian's dark and dangerous world, infused with a tantalizing edge of sarcasm that's as intoxicating as it is lethal. With each turn of the page, Bella J masterfully weaves a tale that teeters on the razor's edge between heart-pounding romance and spine-chilling suspense.

The brilliance of Bella J's storytelling shines through as she effortlessly balances moments of witty banter that leave readers grinning from ear to ear, with scenes that grip them by the throat, refusing to let go until the very last word. In this dark and dangerous ride, love blossoms amidst the shadows, yet its tendrils are laced with the unmistakable scent of danger.

As the heat between the characters ignites, Bella J doesn't hold back, delivering scorching passion that sizzles off the page like molten lava, leaving readers breathless and craving more. In the volatile dance between the wolf who thrives on the chase and the reluctant prey who secretly yearns to be caught, Bella J paints a vivid portrait of desire and danger colliding in a fiery inferno of emotions.

But make no mistake, this is no ordinary romance. Set against the backdrop of the unforgiving mafia world, where brutality and passion go hand in hand, Bella J's narrative grips readers by the throat, leaving them gasping for breath with a cliffhanger that's as tantalizing as it is torturous. And with a husband's obsession looming ominously in the shadows, readers are left trembling with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the next instalment of this spellbinding saga.

“You can’t quench that thirst you have for danger, for adrenaline. It’s in your blood, like a forbidden drug you crave more than the next breath. The more you run, the louder you cry out to be found.”

Giana’s father Renzo, had been one of the Del Rossa brothers fathers’ best friends. He had made a marriage deal with Aurelio’s family, when Giana was only a girl, but now that Aurelio’s older he’s a cruel and sad*stic man. So he turns to the Dark Sovereign brothers and asks if one of them will marry his daughter for protection.
But Giana has run. At the moment, her father knows that she’s in NYC but not his enemy.
Caelian likes to hunt and chase, so he has no problem flying out to NYC and bringing her back.
She reminds him of a woman that he’d chased a year ago through the forest during one of his hunts. She’d turned out to be a virgin and he’d never forgotten her. When he realised that it had been Giana, he was happier with the arrangement even though he’d not been looking for marriage.
Giana just wanted to be left alone and not have to get married at all. She understood her father’s logic but it wasn’t fair. She’d wanted to marry for love like her parents had.
Reluctant every step of the way, she fought Caelian like a hellcat making for a volatile relationship with plenty of dry wit, caustic comebacks and humorous banter. But Aurelio is bitter about the betrayal, and still considers Giana his bride…
This was one heck of a ride. Caelian is literally only stepping up to the altar because he has to, not wants to. Giana feels exactly the same but bitter because it’s so much easier if you’re a man in this dark world. Apart from their dry wit and banter throughout this ordeal, one thing neither of them can deny is their chemistry…ever since that first night in the forest. But they’re all in danger, not just Giana. The Dark Sovereign name offers her protection, but Caelian worries that the fall out could spark a bloody war…
Absolutely superb with another of Bella J’s climatic cliffhangers.

Yes. Yes. Yes...
Bella J is back and I couldn't be more happy about it.
Wanna know why? Because she's one of my favorite author of all times and knows how to keep me on edge the entire time I'm reading.
She's that amazing.
Caelian is her latest release and the seventh book from the Dark Sovereign series.
Have you read any of these books? Guys, you need to. Trust me.
This book explores the lives of Caelian and Giana.
Caelian is one of the Del Rossa brothers. His family reputation follows him everywhere. He's dangerous, dark and hot as hell.
His life is his family and he'll do everything he can to protect them.
But when he's asked to marry someone...
Giana is feisty as hell, and doesn't take bullsh*** from anyone.
Her father had her life all mapped out. She was supposed to marry a man of his choosing, and guess what she did? She ran and imagine who her father asked to find her???
Jesus... I'm so freaking mad right now....
Seriously??? Why??? Why a cliffhanger???
I can't wait this long... I need more...
This book was brutal, like I knew it would be.
These Del Rossa brothers are intense, that's for sure.
And Giana was the perfect match for Caelian.
He found the one, that's for sure.
Once I started to read this book, i soon realized it would be impossible to stop.
Guys, I read the entire thing in one sitting. I couldn't stop.
The story progressed in a way that left me on edge the entire time.
One minute things were going one way and the next... It exploded.
Love the bickering between them. If one says jump, the other will ask how high...
So So good.
It was another breathtaking story, with lots of darkness, danger and so much more...
Loved it so so much.
Bella, why do you keep torturing me like this??? You're lucky that I adore you. Just saying.
Can't wait for the next book to arrive.

This book is not for the faint of heart - please heed all possible trigger warnings. But for this reader, all I can say is HOLY COW WHAT A READ! Bella J has taken readers on a decadent, romantic thriller with Caelian’s story. It’s dark, twisted and kept me on edge throughout the storyline - to the point I read into the wee hours of the morning to finish it, as I literally could not put it down.

Caelian and Giana are a match made in - oh dear I’m sure if it’s heaven or hell. They are thrown together and forced to marry for Giana’s protection. But neither is happy about it. To Caelian, Giana is his prey to break and bend to his will, no matter how deviant his wants are. He lives for the thrill of the hunt and she’s his prey. As for Giana, her body may want him, but her mind and heart hate him. Caelian pulls out the dark hidden desires she craves yet fights at every turn. The interaction between these two is raw, gritty and tantalizing. The author took us on a ride of seduction with fear, hate, want, determination and so much more at every turn. I loved almost every page of this book (the ending all but gutted my heart) but seeing as it ended on a cliffy, I can only sit here on pins and needles waiting for what I can only assume will be the gripping ending to Caelian and Giana’s story.

If you haven’t started the Dark Sovereign, I can’t recommend Bella J’s extraordinary writing talents with this series enough, and I would Highly recommend reading them in order. Again these books are not for the faint of heart but they are perfect for those that want a raw, gritty, intense, sexually dark, captivating series. (Trust me I could go on and on with adjectives that depict this series).

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Decadent Romance Stars

Okay something about the Dark Sovereing series just gets hotter with each brother coming to light. We have third sexiest, hottest and well stubborn Del Rossa brother, Caelian. Now in previous stories we see he has a secret and boy there is just something mysterious about Caelian that will get you going. His motto in life is to just have fun, enjoy and do the chasing until his thirst goes away. This is more than just a cat and mouse thrill for him when it comes to Giana it is deeper for him. Here is a woman who does not fall for his charms, looks and yes even the sexiness. Giana is definitely a woman he has never encountered before and in a way it is because of her that has him rethinking the whole marriage charade. I loved how Giana knows what she wants and fits perfectly with the Del Rossa wives, this is one woman that will not just cower and hide. One thing for sure this is more than a lust/love hate relationship it is a marriage that will destroy everything Caelian thought of himself. Bella J, however is a tease and just when you think you know going to happen she gives us a cliffhanger. Not just a simple one but a huge cliffhanger that will make you quesetion why repeatedly. Readers will see not just these two but the whole Del Rossa family is back, spirited, feisty and oh so demanding as usual. Loved it and definitely waiting for what will happen now.

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."

So I’m obsessed with the Dark Sovereign series.
I have loved every book. But I couldn’t wait to read Caelian’s book.
This book is just as exciting and just as steamy.
But it’s also funny. And had me laughing out loud.
I loved the banter and back and forth between Caelian and Giana.
Of course there is no forgetting the lust and the passion which light the pages on fire.
All this combined with suspense and drama had me reading as fast as I could. I couldn’t put it down.
I can’t give begin to tell you how much I loved Caelian.
Loyal to his family, he’s powerful presence and his dirty mouth. Yep drool worthy.
But his inclination for predator and prey was exhilarating.
I also adorned Giana. She’s strong and determined.
She gives as good as she gets. She’s sassy as hell, which I loved.
So lookout Caelian because her lady is feisty and isn’t about to make anything easy for you.
But these two are the perfect match. Not only do they challenge each other to their limits.
Their chemistry is incredibly hot and intense. Their banter entertaining.
And what binds them together is their unique games.
These two are one of a kind. And each have meet their match.
The story is fast paced, nonstop action, filled with suspense and steam.
And of course in true Bella J fashion she has twists and turns that are thrilling and gripping.
But this brilliant storyteller also left her readers with a shocking cliffhanger that left me stunned.
Needless to say I can’t wait for more!

Holy Mother Of Moses this book is FREAKING EPIC. The 7th book in the Dark Sovereign series went beyond my expectations.
You’re going to be obsessed with these characters. Their bickering and bantering is absolutely priceless and amusing 😂 I love Giana’s sassiness. Caelian has definitely met his match. He may be use to getting his way but Giana challenges him at every turn and that makes for a highly INTERESTING and FASCINATING story.

The Del Rossa men are all dark, powerful and dirty talking but Caelian takes it up a notch with his proclivities. This man loves the hunt and thrives on capturing and enrapturing his prey. Giana may be the prey but this prey bites back!!
When these two turn on the heat it BOILS and it’s FLAMING HOT!!

I am telling you this book pushes boundaries in the most EXHILARATING and STUNNING way. Every moment is mixed with such intensity and raw emotion.
When I say I couldn’t put this book down I mean it. I did not just want to see where Caelian and Giana would take me , I NEEDED it!!

So if your looking for an EXCITING, TANTALIZING and ENTERTAINING book to completely consume you….you will be THOROUGHLY DELIGHTED with this story and these PHENOMENAL characters.
BTW just a little warning, the cliffhanger at the end ( I didn’t see this coming) will gut you and leave you blubbering mess shouting out WHY!!
Bella J you blow my mind with your masterful writing talents!

Wow! Wow this story was intoxicating and kept you on edge and on the seat of your pants the entire time we felt ourselves trembling at times.

The story was intriguing engaging super hot, witty banter, full of drama a rollercoaster of emotions, and had a cast of hot and sexy mafia men.

Caelian is hot dark dangerous, all about dark sexual fits of hunger, and possessive, we loved his witty banter and smooth dirty talker. The man can sometimes be frightening but will go to great lengths to protect what is his. No matter how he and Giana came to be they were perfectly matched.

Giana is feisty and stubborn and not the kind of girl who will let you walk all over her but, when it comes to the dark and dangerous Caelian he is hard to resist. The girl constantly fights what she feels and that causes her to lash out Caelian is her target but, those heated conversations make you laugh and smile the witty banter between these two is something else but, it almost seems like foreplay for them.

The characters are great in this series and Giana is no exception she made Caelian work to come to a truce between them but, neither was able to fight the unbelievable chemistry and passion between them.

Omg! What an ending and a cliffhanger it was explosive! We are still reeling from it! We loved this one! This was a page-turner that kept you on edge the entire time. Caelian was such a surprise we never thought the arrogant man would become one of our favorites in this series.

TLDR:
Star Rating = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - I really liked it & will recommend it
Heat Level = 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 - Scorching
Angst Level = 🥺🥺🥺/5 - Moderately angsty
My Tags: Dark Sovereign, Huge cliffhanger, Manwhor*, M/F, Banter, Dirty talking hero, Heroine I want to smack at times, Sharing is caring
Tropes: Mafia Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers, Forced Proximity

Right off the top… there’s a huge cliffhanger at the end of this book that will pick up in the next book. The cliffhanger is massive, especially if you’ve read the first six Dark Sovereign books. Which I have and I’m pretty sure I’m actually still tumbling down the side of that cliff. I imagine once I hit the ground I’ll just be waiting there bloody, bruised and broken waiting until book 8 is released in September (apparently the next one is called His Bride).

So with that out of the way… This is very much a Bella J/Dark Sovereign book but it’s also very different. Caelian is different from his older twin brothers and so is his role in the organization. He

This book checks a lot of my favorite boxes.

Good storyline ✔️ Enemies-to-Lovers ✔️ Hot AF Banter ✔️ Dirty Talking Hero ✔️ Scorching Smexy Times ✔️✔️✔️

Favorite parts in no particular order:
- The “Maybe you were raised wrong. Guns to you, too” scene where Caelian tells Aurelio he can forget marrying Giana. 🤣
- Literally every scene where Caelian snarks at someone. 👌🏻
- The maze scene at Myth that culminates in the quote “And make sure I don’t see your f***ing face around my wife for at least a decade” 🥵

Not so favorite parts:
- That cliffhanger 👀
- Having to wait for the next book 🙁
- Every time Giana tries to convince anyone that she/her father/her family can handle the Le Fonti situation on her/his/their own 🙄🙄🙄

I’m a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope. Add in razor-sharp, hot AF banter and sprinkle on dirty talk and I’m a goner! 💀💀💀 All in all, this one was a fun & light read. I liked it and would recommend it if you’re a fan of these same tropes or if you just want to keep up with the Western Wildcats crew.

I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book, as always YMMV.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

I so loved reading this book. I loved so much that it is a little different in the sense of it has some really funny moments and the banter between the two characters will have you reading this book from the beginning to the very end. This is the seventh book in the Dark Sovereign Series. If you haven't read any books in this series, then you are really missing out. I have loved them all. This is the story of Caelian and Giana. She is fierce and sassy and you are going to love her so much. There is no doubt that she gives Caelian a run for his money. These two bicker all the time but one thing that Caelian is not use to is not getting his way all the time. He is a man who is going to have to work for anything he gets from Giana. She is going to challenge this man every step of the way. He is man who sets his eyes on his prey and goes for it. He lives for the thrill of the chase and trapping them. He has his work cut out for him. I loved these characters so much. This is a really great book. I loved every single second of it. Don't even think about getting this book. Run and get it as fast as you can. You are going to love with so much. I promise.

I have LOVED every last heroine that Bella J. has given us but there was something about Giana that had me laughing & cheering her on out loud the whole way through. This girl just wanted to live life on her own terms, but the world she's part of doesn't tend to let women choose their paths. Her father contracted a marriage for her but he's since decided that man is too evil for his daughter so he goes to Caelian's family for help. It gets decided that Caelian is going to marry the spitfire that intrigues him despite the fact she's leading him on a merry chase (no worries, he really loves it lol). They have so much chemistry it's unreal so the heat was intense all throughout. On top of this drama between them, there's a ton of danger to her because of her new marriage so the twists are coming in hot around every corner. It all leads to a mother of a cliffhanger ending that has me completely dying inside, and it's going to be near impossible to wait so I'm so not okay. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Bella J. so I'll tell anyone who will listen that I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS STORY!

I loved this book! It has steam, danger, darkness, and of course because it's Caelian's book, some comedic relief. I think this has been my favorite book in the Dark Sovereign Series so far. I loved Nicoli, but Caelian just has something more.

Neither Giana or Caelian want to marry, but Caelian is a Del Rossa and is loyal to his family and the Dark Sovereign, so he knows that he can fight it all he wants, he will still do as he is asked by his leader and oldest brother. After all, Giana's father was Caelian's fathers best friend and that loyalty stretches beyond the grave for the Dark Sovereign.

I loved the banter, the steam, wow, the steam! 💥🔥. And as with all of the Dark Sovereign characters, this book does not disappoint. I've enjoyed the banter amongst the brothers all along, but in Caelian's book we get so much more and it is great. He's always got a come back with his brothers and Maximo. I loved the book and can't wait for the next one.

Bella J writes great dark, page turning, stories that are hard to put down, and I always look forward to reading her books.

Never expect normal anything with Caelian and Giana!
From the start, you’re pulled in by Caelian’s hunt of female prey or is it the other way around that the prey leaves traces for Caelian to find her? Whichever, each remember the night long after it is over. A year later, Caelian’s brother Alexius demands he marry Giana whose father, a long-time family friend, contracted her to marry someone else for power. With Giana on the run to escape being married off against her will, Caelian closes in and thus starts the keep you entertained battle between the two! Yet Caelian discovers that Giana may be the woman from that night despite Giana’s vehement refusal to admit she was. The wedding ceremony is off the charts nothing you have ever read before and Caelian seems to try to tame Giana. But it wouldn’t be a Bella J story without danger lurking around the corner that will have you screaming at the end!

Book 1 of Caelian and Giana, and believe me you don’t want to miss this one!

Caelian is the hunter and Giana is the prey. She hates him although her body wants him. Caelian has always wanted her since a year ago when he hunted her and caught her. Caelian is the third in the Dark Sovereign. He’s full of angst and banter; an unlikely combination. Giana is in an impossible situation and she takes all of her anger out on Caelian. But in all reality, they make the perfect couple with their personalities. They have to have an arranged marriage in order for the Del Rosso family to protect her. Giana fights it all the way. This story is a wonderful dark story that will keep you glued to the pages of this book. A cliffhanger to die for, too. Can’t wait for the next book of their story.

This is the 7th book in this phenomenal series, and this is Caelian and Giana’s story.
Caelian is possessive, arrogant, and used to getting his own way, while Giana is sassy and feisty, and when she runs from the man she was supposed to marry, Caelian is sent by her father to find her and bring her home. To protect her, Giana’s father arranges for her to marry Caelian instead, but she is no pushover, and she makes him work for his money.
This is a well written story which is an action packed, emotional roller coaster, with angst, loyalty, humor, witty banter, palpable chemistry, romance, an arranged marriage, and love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, unpredictable, haunting, and steamy dark mafia romance, which ends in a mindblowing cliffhanger.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.