The Villain: A Dark Romance

Nana Malone

Aug 2023 · Gentlemen Rogues Book 6 · Sankofa Girl

About this ebook

Guess who's having the craziest week EVER?

That would be me. 

Sunday: I get dumped by my boyfriend—right before a couple's bungee jump.

Monday: My little sister informs me that she’s invited our evil, estranged mom to the wedding I’ve spent months helping her plan. 

Wednesday: In an effort to escape Massimo Igno, this creepy friend of my future brother-in-law, I somehow end up making out with a tall, dark stranger who looks like Superman’s twin.

Thursday: Tall-dark-and Superman’s-Twin turns out to be my new high-profile client, and my now totally off-limits thinks-he’s-the-boss-of-me client is demanding I drop everything to come with him to Rome. Seriously, did I hunt baby polar bears in a past life or something? What did I do to deserve this? Of course, with my sister’s wedding to plan, I tell him no. 

Friday: As it turns out, no isn’t an option. My sexy new “client” is actually a ruthless, dangerous criminal. Apparently, he and the creepy guy I was trying to dodge are arch-enemies. He’s been watching me for weeks, and he wants to use me to get to Massimo.

Unfortunately, I don’t discover any of this until after he steals me from my hotel room in the dead of night and deposits me at his remote British countryside estate.

Saturday: I decide to fight like hell to escape my gorgeous British country estate prison. 

Now, the question going into next week is, will I be able to get away from stupid-hot-villain a-hole whose stare makes my tummy do things it shouldn’t, considering he’s kidnapped me?

And what will he do to me if he catches me? 

Ratings and reviews

Who knew I could like a Villain so much! Drake has a lot more depth than I expected, and I enjoyed learning more about him. Daphne was a fun heroine. She's full of spunk and heart. I loved her a lot! Their love story is not the normal, which is perfect for both of them. There was a ton of action, and it was a lot of fun reading. I found the ending a little rushed but thought this was a good end to the series at least for now. I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Drake is racked with guilt and vengeance as he tries to redeem himself and take down the organization that killed his parents. When his target is focused on Daphne, he is determined to figure out why. He never expected to fall for his mark. Daphne has always been afraid to put herself out there and really live. I really loved the push/pull between Drake and Daphne. My heart hurt for them both as they overcame their pasts. I really enjoyed Drake and Daphne's sexy, sweet, and suspenseful story!

I thought this book was simply intoxicating. I loved the combination of drama, emotion, action, heat, danger, humor, twists and heart that flows like silk and is as addictive as chocolate. The chemistry burns and the banter is razor-sharp. Daphne and Drake are incredible characters that simply walk right in and proudly proclaim that they own your heart and then proceed to give it a high intensity workout that will leave you a bit battered, a little in awe, and a whole lot in love.