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The Devil's Crown-Part One: All The Pretty Things Trilogy Spin-Off Kindle Edition

by Monica James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 156
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I was feared.
Respected.
Worshiped.

But all of that changed when the impossible happened—I fell in love. Only those feelings weren’t reciprocated, because who could love a monster like me?

My empire crumbled. People died. I went from being a victorious leader to lurking in the shadows, planning revenge on my half-brother who now reigns in my place.

An orphanage is where I find sanctuary, but when she walks into my world and evokes a yearning I thought long dead, my demons are awakened and want what they can’t have—her. Sooner or later, I knew I’d need to feed the darkness inside me.

Mayhem, power, and control course through my veins. I will use them to regain my crown, my throne, and then claim her, despite what solemn vows she might’ve made.

I will break them…and her.


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    All The Pretty Things Trilogy Spin-Off
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    21 July 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089K6MFCR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monica James (21 July 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2489 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages
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Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life.

She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

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Revenge is so sweet!
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Revenge is so sweet!
The Devil’s Crown is a spin-off from the All The Pretty Things trilogy. If you haven’t read the trilogy yet, then I strongly recommend that you do before you read this book, as many of the characters in the trilogy are continued in this storyline.I knew this book was going to be good but damn... I didn’t expect it to be this good!!! Aleksei Popov, the once renowned Kingpin of the Russian Mafia has lost everything... his throne, his power and entire clandestine kingdom... all because he fell in love. Now he is in hiding, all alone and lurking in the shadows. Watching and waiting for the right moment to strike back and reclaim his throne!Alek is everything you come expect from a villainous Hero. He is a cruel, heartless monster who exploits and murders people for his own gain. He solves most his problems with violence and has no qualms eliminating those who double cross and betray him. He demands complete and utter loyalty from everyone who works for him. God I love everything about this man... his darkness is so alluring, one cannot help but want submit to him! Would I fall to my knees and call hIm Master? Omg yesss... definitely... and most willingly too, for you know the reward is going to be sooooo gooood!!!Our heroine is someone so unexpected that she will take you by surprise; and is absolutely perfect for Alek 👌🏼. She is a true survivor and has had to endure a lot in her lifetime, but she refuses to let herself become a victim of her own circumstance. She will do anything and everything to survive, even if it means sacrificing herself for the ones she loves. From the minute you meet her, you know there’s something special about her; and Alek felt it the moment he laid eyes on her. The chemistry between them is sizzling and he stirs up a darkness within her that she never knew existed. Her monsters calls to his monsters and together they are ferocious and insatiable.The storyline in this book is intense and action packed. The characters are ALL amazing. Monica has thrown in some really great new ones to spice up the storyline. All in all, this book is an excellent start to the new series! A job well done Monica! I look forward to reading Part 2 in September.
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reader.dreamer.4life
5.0 out of 5 stars Alek, the man, leader and delicious monster you need!!
Reviewed in Australia on 2 September 2020
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Forgive me Father for I have sinned. I have given my soul to the Devil. Monica James has masterfully written a book where you can’t help but love Aleksei Popov, the man, the leader, and the monster who after the pretty things trilogy needs some serious redemption. This story was deliciously dark, twisted, raw, and emotional. The heart pounding suspense, twists and turns, and action, had me on edge, gasping for air, left me speechless, and had me holding my breath as I tried to quickly devour every word desperately wanting to know what would happen next. Alek may be working on getting his crown back but he sure has found his queen in Ella. I’m obsessed with these two, their connection is soul deep and the steamy scenes between them will set your kindle on fire and have you needing to hit up a confessional. While I gave myself to Alek, little Irina in this story completely stole my heart 💓. Gah I need more!!!!!! Book 2 can’t come soon enough. Hurry up September!!!!
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Amy
4.0 out of 5 stars Alexsei fckn Popov
Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2020
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Ok... I'm not ok. Now the waiting game for part 2! This book keeps you guessing with the twists and turns, captivating to say the least! Why do we always fall for the villain? Alek is controlling, dark, sexy, he takes no prisoners. This book ends in a cliffhanger and I can't wait for part 2
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kym white
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read in 2020
Reviewed in Australia on 24 July 2020
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I don't write reviews because I'm really not good at putting into words what I want to say. So I am just going to say OMG, one of the best books I have read this year. Monica, you havedone it again! Cannot wait for part 2 !
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Me, myself and romance books
5.0 out of 5 stars I need more Alek’s
Reviewed in Australia on 23 July 2020
I devoured it so quickly I need book two now. This is a dark romance with so many twists and turns it keeps your mind racing and not wanting to put it down. I came into this book not knowing he was in another series so this can be read as a stand-alone. This tells the story of a fallen mafia boss Alek’s wanting revenge on his half brother and mother. He is left hiding as he has lost all the respect from the people that he once lead. I was glued to this book wanting to know more about alek’s what made him tick, even after everything he had done he still had humanity, he still cared and loved people even though he was so cruel. When he is tasked to find a woman for powerful Santos in exchange to bring his half brother down and a life he once had, his world comes crushing down when revelations are made.

The instant connection between Ella and Aleks is smoldering and I think I fanned myself the whole way through the book, the sexual connection these two shared was phenomenal. These two share such a beautiful bond that even Alek’s can’t deny to himself that he, the man who used woman as his play things was falling deep into a hole. Events occur and he has to choose to save people he loves or a woman. Coming up with a way to save everyone in the end is a plan that brings old characters back together for the better good. This book had everything you need to and more. I highly recommend this book and I would gladly read this book over and over again.
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bookaddictedjocelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Alek is a bad man who you can't help but love
Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2020
Raw, Dark and Emotional. Alek is a bad man who you just can't hate.
He has taken what he wants with no regard to others and now his world has come crumbling down and he has to fight his way up from the bottom.
This story had me completely hooked from the beginning and I just loved how bad and how good Alek was.
Ella was such a amazing female character who has her own past she is escaping from and who finds herself breaking all the rules.
So much heat between these two that you won't be able to stop reading.
Alek's final move in this part one had me laughing and then crying. If you loved Saint and Willow then you absolutely must read this spin off from their series.
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Siobhan
4.0 out of 5 stars A suspenseful, sinfully dark book
Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2020
The gripping first part in the Devil’s Crown duet is intense, sinful and so deliciously dark.

Alek is out for revenge against those who have wronged him, all so he can regain his throne in the criminal underworld. What he doesn't expect is Sister Arabella and their forbidden but intense connection.

This book was completely addictive and I could not put it down. It is violent, suspenseful and hot as hell.

The whole ending is complete heart racing mayhem and will leave you wanting so much more. I cannot wait to see how the story continues in part 2.

I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Wendy@Cr8zysockbookblock
5.0 out of 5 stars Obsessed!! Grab this dark, suspenseful, addictive tale. 🔥🖤🔥
Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2020
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Holy gracious!! I thought I pretty much knew what I was going into with this book. I had some lingering feelings about Alekski from the All the Pretty Things Trilogy, but nothing and I do mean NOTHING could have prepared my heart for The Devil's Crown, Alek.🔥🖤🔥

Alek is everything...Monica James took his character from the trilogy and made this gorgeous unredeemable man redeemable. GAH! These are my favorite character transformations. 😈 He’s still violent and dark, deviant and Alpha AF. But it’s delicious in every way possible. You would forgive this man for anything, because you can sense that to his core he’s good. He just doesn’t think he is worthy of anything.

I am so ready for the next book. I need it like I need air! I can’t wait to see if Alek can redeem himself enough for all his past wrongs to finally earn his own HEA!! This book is very much about Alek trying to reconcile himself with the things he’s done and things he still needs to do. I won’t give anything about who or what might aid in his transformation or even speculate on his new and old allies that come along to help him in his new quest. I will just leave it at YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.
This book is sexy and tragic and gritty. It's the edge of your seat kinda book and a big trip through frustration city. It’s got angst and wicked banter between the characters. I love the way Monica incorporated our heroine into this story. I freakin love their story. My heart broke so many time. But there is a forbidden aspect to the love story and I am HERE FOR IT. This entire story and the characters within are complex and gritty and absolute works or literary art!

*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book.

My cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐⭐⭐️- Alek’s story is everything I hoped it would be and then some. It is full of obstacles,twists and turns. My mind was constantly in a delicious tailspin. This was SO.MUCH.MORE. Awesomely crazy, and the amazing chaos that comes from a book you are hooked on from page one. It gets ALL THE STARS from me!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥- GAH!This book was so unbelievably hot, I was literally dying all the death. I was simultaneously sweating and a little bit swoony. 😍 I love the push and pull of a good romp with a mega Alpha! So.Freakin.Yummy!
🌪Cliffhanger Warning-Cliffy Y’all! But on a positive note, the second book won’t be super far behind. So not too long to wait. Yay! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻
🔫 Trigger Warning-This book is a Dark romance and does have fight scenes and content that could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more
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Jennifer S
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictif!
Reviewed in France on 30 August 2020
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J'avais hâte de découvrir l'histoire d'Alek et je n'ai pas été déçue ! L'auteure nous offre encore une fois une histoire addictive pleine de suspense et très bien construite (son imagination m'impressionnera toujours !).
Monica excelle vraiment dans la dark romance. Il me tarde de lire la suite !
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Chanah Dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2020
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Well Monica James you have corrupted my mind to match my soul! That was dark,dirty and sinful but most of all it rocked my world!

Monica James brought us the spin off of All The Pretty Things Trilogy by giving Alex is own story but not even the depravuty of Saint could prepare me for how affected I would be by Alex! Sex pours from his pores as much as danger but I would still willingly submit each and every time! He may have been the villan at one point but his new found feelings actually made him more deadly as he had only ever felt vengeance before for himself now he will exact it for those he lived and they made him loose!
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Aundi.Living.That.Book.Life 📚
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Dark Romance
Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2020
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Monica James has crafted the most devious, the most depraved, the most dangerously addictive dark romance that I have read this year! I was spell-bound from the moment I opened this book and read the first word until the last moment of this story. This is without a doubt my favorite book from Monica to date and I loved every sinister minute of it!!!

Aleksei Popov is a dangerous man he is what many would consider a monster, there’s no two ways about it, that is who he is. He was once the King of the Russian Mafia but due to a fate beyond his control he was unceremoniously decrowned and left with nothing. Left to survive this world with less than zero he has remained in the shadows living on the outside just trying to survive. This man may not be King anymore, but he still has his intellect, determination, and his unending desire and thirst for revenge, with a charisma unlike any other that has saved him on more than one occasion.

Ella is a woman who’s made many wrong choices in life. She’s tried to make a better existence for herself but has trusted too many of the wrong men and was left to try and survive amongst the devil’s in disguise. She awakens a need and hunger in Alek that he thought had long since been extinguished. The pull between them is instant and intense leaving them both struggling with these emotions that they were not prepared for. Ella brings out the dominant need in Alek to own, control and make Ella submit to him and only him. But Ella has a mind of her own and strong sense of self not allowing her to just succumb to the whims of Alek. Their banter and chemistry are off the charts hot with a connection the burns from the pages.

I love dark romance it’s one of my absolute favorite troupes, it allows you to embrace the darkness and deviance that comes with these types of stories, and Monica James Slayed it!!! She pulls you into a world that will have you utterly lost to the pages, drowning in the gritty and raw emotions that only Monica can elicit. Slowly shredding your soul to pieces one tiny sliver at a time leaving you to gradually bleed out your emotions and then drop the mother of all cliffhangers on you that will have your heart beating out of your chest from the adrenaline rush. This book is a MUST READ for all dark romance lovers. You will live and die for Aleksei Popov…
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Maria Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.4 stars
Reviewed in the United States on 23 January 2021
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I'm a huge fan of this author. Getting a spinoff series of Saint was just what I needed. In many ways, it felt different than Saint and Willow's story and that was both good and bad.

I enjoyed the suspense, mystery, and characters. I didn't connect with Aleksi and Bella as much as I was wanting to until the end. It ended with a major cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what is in store for these characters.
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