Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $4.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Eva Ashwood
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Vicious Kings (The Dark Elite Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Eva Ashwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,793 ratings
Best of #BookTok
See all formats and editions

They say the devil goes by many names, and I know four of them:
Ciro, Hale, Zaid, and Lucas.

My father was once a powerful player in the Chicago underground, but six years ago, he left that life behind.

We changed our names.
Our identities.
Our lives.

The ghosts of the past never forgot him though. They never forgot me.

Dad promised me we were safe, but I should’ve known that was just another one of his lies.

The past always finds you, and mine finds me on my wedding day when four brutal, dangerous men drag me from the altar in a hail of gunfire.

Four men who used to be four boys.
Four boys I cared about.
Four boys I left behind.

They’re not the same boys I knew though, and whatever we may have once been to each other, it doesn’t matter anymore.

Because they’re only one thing to me now:

My captors.

Vicious Kings is book one of The Dark Elite series. This is a dark mafia romance series that includes high steam, violence, and foul language.
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Dark Elite
  2. Print length
    280 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    April 7, 2020
  6. File size
    2250 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
All 3 for you in this series See full series
See included books
Total Price: $14.97
By clicking on above button, you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like Vicious Kings (The Dark Elite Book 1)
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  20. Dynasty (Boys Of Winter Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
Next page
Loading...
Popular Highlights in this book
What are popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. Survival is messy. It isn’t pretty. There’s no pride in it. No dignity. It’s all shades of gray and dark splotches of red. It’s driven by the single most primal instinct we have. To exist. To stay alive.
    Highlighted by 900 Kindle readers
  2. But fate loves to tease you with what you can’t have. Loves to give it to someone else and make you watch.
    Highlighted by 642 Kindle readers
  3. Hale hates me because I’m his weakness. Because this man who thrives on control loses it around me.
    Highlighted by 577 Kindle readers
Next page

From the Publisher

Vicious Kings
Vicious Kings
Vicious Kings

Editorial Reviews

Review

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

"Oof, this book! These characters! Eva Ashwood delivers yet another RH hit, this time with a darker, mafia theme and I'm here for it." Laura P

"So many twists and turns, action and steam!! I couldn't believe that ending. I am ready for book 2." Nicole Y

"This book is fire and I can't wait to read the next one!" Jennifer D

"Omg! I am absolutely loving this new series by Eva! Lies and betrayals made this book so good that I couldn't put it down! I am seriously obsessed with these boys!" Nikitasbookreviews

"This was amazing! Full of drama and angst, action and steam!" Jenny T

"I make no secret of loving everything of Eva Ashwood's that I've read, but IMO, this is the best thing she's ever written!! This story is heart-stoppingly good." Jodi

"My god! This book started out with a bang and kept on going!" Lindsay K

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081QW9LYN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2250 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,793 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Eva Ashwood

Eva Ashwood

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Eva Ashwood has been a reader her whole life and a writer for several years. She loves telling stories of alpha males and the fierce women who bring them to their knees.

She's a sucker for reverse harem, bully romance, enemies to lovers, heroes who redeem themselves, and all the drama and passion of new adult love.

Sign up for updates:

evaashwood.com/contact

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
4,793 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Kat LHP
5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a series..
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Verified Purchase
This book is raw and definitely thrilling.. still a lot of mystery to unfold and more lusty scenes to come. Definitely a YA read or older.
Helpful
 Report
Kindle
4.0 out of 5 stars Oh my Hale!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
Verified Purchase
This was a good start to the series. The FMC, Grace, was no push over. She had a history with the men, but she's smart enough to know that won't save her. Hale was perfect. Growly, conflicted with a soft spot for Grace, and the weight of familial obligations on his shoulders. The twins were OK, and Ciro my heart just broke for him and I wanted so much more of him and Grace. The plot wasn't overly complicated, but it did provide a good back drop to let the relationships develop and take center stage. It moved along nicely, but did leave a number of questions and plot holes that hopefully will be addressed in future books. It was a quick, easy read that provided a nice balance of relationships, spice, and plot.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
Verified Purchase
The twist was a nice addition to this fast paced read. I enjoyed the characters and can't wait to see the further development.
Helpful
 Report
Kaci
3.0 out of 5 stars Good first book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
Verified Purchase
3.75 ⭐ 1 🌶
Good first book in the series. This book is definitely about building the plot and getting to know the characters. The isn't much spice but what does happen is well written. I do wish there was more backstory to Grace and why the left and things but perhaps that will be in the next books. Overall good book, would recommend!
Helpful
 Report
ILikeBigBooks(AndICannotLie)
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Moly, This Book is Addictive! Not too dark, not too bright.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
Verified Purchase
Ok, confession: I usually hate Mafia books. I don't like how depraved so many of them can get. But I took a chance on this collection because I read the Blessed Academy books, and I'm a sucker for reverse harem. I can start out by saying very clearly that this series is NOT dark. There's no rubber sheets for love scenes, no BDSM, no one rolling in the blood of their enemies while they make love. But, that being said, there is definitely an element of revenge/suspense that rolls through most of book one. Secondly, one reader who has a lot of "likes" said that this book is only s.ex scenes. I honestly don't get that at all. That's not what I read, and in fact, the scenes are a slow burn, and then take place with a LOT of action/suspense and nitty gritty Mafia alliances happening.

The book begins with the girl being kidnapped from her own wedding by 4 men she used to be besties with when they were teenagers. They were her first taste of love, and her biggest protectors. But now, for reasons... they think she's bad. And they volunteered to kidnap her back to their mansion and keep her under wraps while they torture her for info. But of course, there's no torture, unless you consider being tied to a bed frame and having an old boyfriend finger you while another one watches torture. And so the games begin.

This first book ends with most of the revenge and mixed motivations gone from our group. The girl is integrating into the home and the guys are falling back in love with her. She is torn between feelings for her fiance and hoping he'll save her, versus not trusting him and hoping her men will protect her from him. Mafia alliances are tested and you're prepped for book #2, not knowing who to trust in the Syndicate, or even surely if they can trust each other.
26 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kenzie Ryan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Start to this Series!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
Verified Purchase
Vicious Kings is a great introduction to Grace, Hale, Ciro, Zaid, and Lucas. It is a reverse harem, dark mafia romance. Grace and the guys have grown up together as part of the Novak Syndicate. Until Grace is forced to runaway and live in hiding with her father as a teenager after her mother is murdered. All Grace wants now is to live a normal life and she tries to forget the boys she grew up with, even going so far as to marry a man that she only somewhat loves. When her wedding day goes horribly wrong, she ends up getting kidnapped by the same boys (now men) that she has been trying so hard to forget.

I really enjoyed the chemistry between all of the characters and there was soooo much sexual tension in this book. I also really liked the mafia elements and I’m excited to see how this story plays out in the next books. I will say that I would have liked to see a little bit more backstory and emotional connection between all of the characters so hopefully there will be more in the next books. Definitely recommend checking out this series if you like RH and mafia romance!
Helpful
 Report
Misty Schott
5.0 out of 5 stars She thought she had a new life!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
Verified Purchase
This is book one of The Dark Elite series and will continue in book two so be prepared for a cliffhanger ending. Grace's father fled with her six years ago after her mother died and she thought she made the best of her new life. When her old life and new life collide with deadly consequences Bra e doesn't know who she can trust. The four guys from her past, Zaid, Luke, Hale, and Ciro take her captive and she's not sure what they want from her. Can her finacé, Brain save her or is he only looking out for himself?
Helpful
 Report
Sarah Venezia
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a fiery Eva book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
Verified Purchase
I love Eva and her series because there is so much push and pull between players and yes players because every plot is a game board and the pieces are never where you think they are! This start is no exception! Well written and full of suspense, salvation and smuttiness!!!
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022
Verified Purchase
Well it's taken me 3 days but I got there in the end.
Good book and has some good characters a bit slow to start, not really a massive cliffhanger ending but a good one 1.
Looking forward to book number to which I'm going to start reading now now.is I would definitely recommend book one.
Report
Cliente Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2020
Verified Purchase
I loved the book and highly recommend it. I will now look for the continuation. Eva's boys are wonderful. The twins are the hottest in my opinion.
Report
J. Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars RH Book 1------Holy mother of cows! It's so good.
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2020
Verified Purchase
Okay, i have three other books by this author but i haven't read them yet but when i read the preview that it had. I knew i just had to get it. Good part on my own, i love it. Firstly we meet a young women named Grace who was the daughter of a mafia member. Her father and her raced out of the mafia and disappeared for many years and when her supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but it quickly takes a nosedive.

Then we meet the four handsome devils..... Hale the leader, Ciro the torturer, Zaid twin one and Lucas twin two. They mission to get her father and take him back to Hale's father. That turns out be be wrong, her father was killed when there was a shoot out at Grace's wedding. She was taken instead.

Now, you buy and read the rest for yourself. This is a good book. I can't wait for book 2 to come out.
Report
Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2022
Verified Purchase
First time reading this author i was not disappointed what a wild ride and its only book 1 in this series highly recommended
Report
P.N.
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm. Well it started off well.
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2023
Verified Purchase
I loved the beginning. Right I to fifty percent when nothing actually happened. By seventy percent I was tired of the inner dialogue of the MFC and by right percent I was skipping.

I think the writing was good but wasn't fond of the word drops here and there. A wel written piece though. I gave it three stars because it disappointed me the further I got.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report