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The Emperor

Dark Verse, Book 3

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The Emperor

Written by: RuNyx
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Ramona Master
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What happens when a legacy of ruin mates with a realm of blood?

Heir to the notorious Tenebrae Outfit, Dante Maroni has been trained since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under his charm, his brutality under his suits, and his love for one woman under his silence. Infiltrating the Syndicate responsible for the missing children, Dante discovers information that shatters his reality and forces him to trigger a lethal game.

Daughter of the Maroni housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she's known it. Abducted and tortured at the young age of fifteen, she loses herself, her life, and her home as she knows it. Years after, unknowingly protected, she's found some semblance of normalcy when her world collapses again, forcing her to join the game.

Mysteries are unraveled. Secrets are discovered. And their young love is transformed, replaced by a deep intimacy, power, and survival.

The reluctant king and inevitable queen play. An empire of death is born.

This Emperor is a contemporary dark mafia romance. It contains graphic violence and sexual content, and is therefore intended for mature listeners.

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Great plot advancement in this book

Definitely read the series in order. This book did a great job tying the previous books together and bringing everything up to date. Definitely a bit darker in details. Narrators did a good job.

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A Heart-Wrenching, Gripping, & Unforgettable Love

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The Emperor by RuNyx, the third installment in the Dark Verse series, completely shattered me—in the best way possible. After eagerly awaiting Amara and Dante’s story, I was absolutely consumed by their love, their pain, and their fight for survival.

This book was emotional, edgy, and gripping—I cried, a lot. The sheer pain and anguish these two characters endured had my heart in a vice. Just when I thought I had an idea of where the plot was going, RuNyx threw another jaw-dropping twist my way. The balance of forbidden love, dark secrets, and intense action was masterful, making this my favorite in the series so far.

Dante and Amara’s love isn’t just passionate—it’s ferocious. It’s the kind of love that consumes, that destroys, that survives against all odds. Their chemistry was raw and achingly beautiful, and their devotion to one another was beyond words.

I adored Amara—her resilience, her strength, her ability to keep pushing forward despite all she endured. Her story was heartbreaking, yet empowering, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way.

And Dante? He was the perfect mix of dangerous, protective, and deeply devoted. His love for Amara wasn’t just a feeling—it was in his blood, in his very soul.
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"You're in my blood, beating in my fucking heart. The only way you go is when the heart stops."

I may not be at the end of this series yet, but I already know—this world, these characters, this story—they are unforgettable. I can’t wait to see what’s next, but how can anything possibly top this?

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My heart, I absolutely loved it!

This is a story about the second couple in dark verse. Dante amara are meant to and are faced with so many challenges, along the the way.

Web of gruesome details that uncover together, fight together, love together and just be who they are for one another.

Its a must listen! You won't regret it! Amara is a True Queen and I was here for her!

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