Powerful Deception by Jocelyne Soto

 

Love in Blood and Lies.

 

The world that we live in is a very dark place. Everywhere you look there is blood looming. 

There are powerful individuals waiting for you to take your last breath. 

Powerful individuals that would strap you to a chair and let you suffer. 

It’s those powerful men and women that took my father from me, the ones I’m going after. 

Starting with Dante Rossetti. He called the hit that took the most meaningful person in my life down. 

I will take him down, watch every inch of his life burn to a crisp, even if I have to pretend to be someone else entirely and lie my way into his life.  

I will destroy the man that everyone calls the devil and he won’t see a thing that is coming his way. 

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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Vindictive Blood by Jocelyne Soto {a review}

 
The time has come for the third, and final, book in the Flor de Muertos series to be released. Vindictive Blood by Jocelyne Soto is officially available! If you've read the other two books in the series, then be prepared, because Cami and Nathaniel's story is so good. There's an age gap (14 years), there is suspenseful situations, there is spice, there is family, and I loved it all.

Cami has headed to New York where she is applying to an art program through a local university. Shortly after showing her work, she heads to a bar to get a drink and some food. It is there that she meets Nathaniel. Curiosity is piqued, questions are asked, and after a conversation, a painting is underway. At Nathaniel's apartment. From there the two spend a weekend together before Cami heads back to Texas and her family. She knows nothing about Nathaniel except he's a detective. Nathaniel knows nothing about Cami, except that she's an artist who could very well end up as  a NY college student. Oh, and she's 14 years his junior. Eventually Cami returns to New York, and the relationship with Nathaniel picks right back up, and intensifies. Cami tells her sister a bit about the man she's dating, but never says his profession. Once that is discovered though, things get intense. Can their relationship survive the fallout? 

WHAT AN ENDING TO A TRILOGY! Oh my word, I loved it. Camila and Nate's story was so good, and had me hooked from the beginning. From their first encounter at the bar, I knew this would be an interesting journey. In my mind I wondered if Nate knew who he was sitting next to, and had the entire thing planned. I mean it would be one way to infiltrate the Morales family and get to her dad. Yet as their story built that thought left m mind. I was confident that it was just a random meeting. I loved that Camila was able to spread her wings in New York and not be forced into anything by her father. I enjoyed the connection that Nate and Cami had built. There was a level of trust built from the very beginning. When the big moment happened, I was on the edge of my seat. I had been waiting for this moment to happen, and oofta it was a doozy. In my mind I couldn't see how this was going to be resolved. I knew it would, but there was so much pain, heartache, and distrust, that I just couldn't visualize it. Can we talk about Ava for a moment? If you don't know she works with Nate, and they had a coworkers with benefits situation going for a bit. Everything about her had my curiosity piqued. I still feel like there is more to the story than what was shared. Is she just an agent/lover scorned, or is it deeper than that?

From the big dramatic moment, to the grieving and heartache, to Leo stepping in to help, to the reunion, to Nate sharing about his past and what lead him to the job he has, to the resolution, I loved it. Now there was one little tidbit toward the end that I didn't care for, but I can see how that probably couldn't be avoided.

The Flor de Muertos series captivated me from the beginning, and I'm not ready to say goodbye to the family! I need to know what Jocelyne Soto is writing next! Maybe just maybe the Morales family can make an appearance here and there. (Hey, a reader can dream!)

If you're a fan of mafia or organized crime romances, then please add the Flor de Muertos series to your TBR! It was fabulous.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,

Laura

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I had one job and one job only. 

Bring down the most notorious drug lord known to man. 

Dead or alive, that was it.

As I worked the case more and more, the lines started getting blurred. I made enemies where I wasn’t supposed to and friends in places that would get me killed. 

Then I met her, at a bar in Brooklyn of all places. She became the one thing in my life that was a constant, the one thing that made the dark hole I was in, as bright as could be. She was younger but that didn’t matter to either of us. I was starting to see a future with her. That is until I heard her cries of despair for her father. 

That man I’m supposed to take down? 

That man is the father of the woman I love. 

A federal agent falling for a kingpin's daughter never ends well. 

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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Vindictive Blood by Jocelyne Soto {cover reveal}

 

Jocelyne Soto has just revealed the cover for Vindictive Blood, and ooh is it gorgeous! If you've read the other two books in the Flor de Muertos series, then you're probably a bit familiar with Vindictive Blood. You probably already know that this is Camilla's story! And friends, based on the teaser, have you figured out who her love interest is going to be? I HAVE!

Vindictive Blood will be available on November 23!

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I had one job and one job only. 

Bring down the most notorious drug lord known to man. 

Dead or alive, that was it.

As I worked the case more and more, the lines started getting blurred. I made enemies where I wasn’t supposed to and friends in places that would get me killed. 

Then I met her, at a bar in Brooklyn of all places. She became the one thing in my life that was a constant, the one thing that made the dark hole I was in, as bright as could be. She was younger but that didn’t matter to either of us. I was starting to see a future with her. That is until I heard her cries of despair for her father. 

That man I’m supposed to take down? 

That man is the father of the woman I love. 

A federal agent falling for a kingpin's daughter never ends well. 

Pre-Order Your Copy on Amazon!
US | UK | CA | AU
or read for free in KU

Add to your Goodreads TBR List!

Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Violent Attraction by Jocelyne Soto {a review}

 

At the end of August, I had read a book called Vicious Union. It was the first book in a new series, and I loved just about every moment of that book. As that book was wrapping up, the stage was being set for Violent Attraction, and my curiosity was piqued. After all, I LOVE the brother's best friend trope, so I just had a feeling that this was going to be a good book. I just had to wait until October 19 for it to be released. Ahh bookworm problems.

I did receive an advanced readers copy (arc) of Violent Attraction, and friends, it lived up to the hype in my head. Santos and Isabella are simply wonderful.

So what happens in this book? Well for starters we begin at the wedding. After what happens there, we go back in time to when Isabella was 12. From that point on, we see how the relationship between Isabella and Santos begins to evolve. We also learn that Leo has pretty much told Santos to leave his sister alone.  Their relationship keeps progressing, and suddenly we are back at Isabella's wedding day where we see that initial scene play out. We also see the aftermath of that, and how it goes on to change their relationship once again. Knowing what has happened in the past, knowing how she has been hurt, can Isabella take another chance on Santos? Can these two ever find their way to their happily ever after? Or will her father always stand in their way?

Can we take a moment to ogle that gorgeous cover? The design was done by Books and Moods PR, and I think it is absolutely fabulous. It fits right along with the cover from Vicious Union, and it has me anticipating the cover for Vindictive Blood. So let's talk about the book. I still love the main characters, and I still strongly dislike Ronaldo, as well as Emilio. I get why Ronaldo set up the arranged marriage for his eldest daughter, but it still gutted me since she was so distraught.  Witnessing Santos go through the grieving process, and his desire to find the person responsible, tugged at my heartstrings, and brought on the emotions. Seeing how Santos and Isabella had to really fight for this relationship, and figure out ways to make it possible, showed how much they truly wanted this. Then there was Leo and Santos trying to find a way for Isabella to not have to go through with the wedding to Emilio, and it took a lot of effort to get to the point that they were. I just loved this story. From start to finish I could not get enough. Then Jocelyne had to go and set the stage for Vindictive Blood, and oh my word. I am so ready for Camilla's story, and to find out about that bombshell that was dropped! Is it November 23 yet?

I truly hope that you will read the Flor de Muertos series by Jocelyne Soto. While each story follows a different couple, I do recommend that you read them in order. It will give a better understanding of the characters and the situations that they find themselves in. Highly recommend this series, and cannot wait to read more from Jocelyne Soto.

Thank you for stopping by to read my thoughts. I greatly appreciate it.

Laura

She was a Cart​​el Princess. 

I was a soldier. A helping hand. A life that didn’t matter. 

 

None of that stopped me from falling in love with her the first time I laid eyes on her. 

This Cartel Princess was everything to me. 

And I was able to show her, but only in secret.

After years of hiding I had finally found the courage to tell her father, but he announced he’d arranged a marriage for her. One that will bound families. 

One that is all about power and money.

The man that she is set to marry is a dangerous man. He doesn’t love her. He only wants her for the money and power that she comes with. 

I need to try my hardest to stop this arrangement. 

No matter how much blood I shed. 

Isabella Morales is mine. 

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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Thank you to Jocelyne Soto, and Wildfire Marketing Solutions, for providing me with an advanced copy of Violent Attraction.

GORGEOUS COVER ALERT!

 

Once again, Jocelyne Soto's design team has hit it out of the park! I loved the cover for Vicious Union, and this cover for Violent Attraction is equally as gorgeous!

Reader friends, if you have not started the Flor de Muertos series, then you need to. If you enjoy mafia romances, then try this one. Flor de Muertos follows a drug cartel family, and it is so good.

Keep an eye out for Violent Attraction on October 19, 2021.

She was a Cart​​el Princess.

I was a soldier.

A helping hand.

A life that didn’t matter.

 None of that stopped me from falling in love with her the first time I laid eyes on her.

 
This Cartel Princess was everything to me.

 
And I was able to show her, but only in secret.

After years of hiding I had finally found the courage to tell her father, but he announced he’d arranged a marriage for her.

One that will bound families.

One that is all about power and money.

The man that she is set to marry is a dangerous man.

He doesn’t love her.

He only wants her for the money and power that she comes with.

I need to try my hardest to stop this arrangement.

No matter how much blood I shed.

Isabella Morales is mine.

Pre-Order Your Copy Here!

Add to your Goodreads TBR List!

Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Vicious Union {a review}

First things first...LOOK AT THIS GORGEOUS BOOK COVER! Absolutely stunning.

Now that we've looked at that stunning cover, let's talk about the book. Now I am new to Jocelyne Soto's writing, and let me tell you, I AM HOOKED. If you are looking for an easy to read story, with some steam, and some suspense, then you are going to want to grab Vicious Union. Yes, it is the start of the new Flor de Muertos series, but believe me, you'll be hooked.

In Vicious Union, we have Serena and Leo. Serena recently had a relationship end, and her best friend Aria suggests they take a girls trip to Vegas. It is just what they both need, and the trip is planned. After a day of drinking by the pool, the girls head back to their room. Except they've consumed more than they should have and are having difficulty finding their room. It is during this time that they meet Leo and Santos. The guys help the girls find their room, and get them settled before heading on their way. During all of this, Leo and Serena had an instant connection. There was a pull, and neither could get over it. Later at the club, the girls again run into Leo and Santos. Aria invites them to the table where they all talk, and drink.  Shortly there after, Leo and Serena leave to go grab a bite to eat at a secret pizzeria. The attraction is building, and soon they find themselves not wanting to be away from each other. Never mind the fact that Leo is there on a job for his father, and so that is where his focus should be. Instead it is on this beautiful woman. One thing leads to another, and the night before Serena flies out, the two end up getting married. But they don't realize that right away, as the night is a bit fuzzy. What happens next is a couple going their separate ways, not knowing where each other live, or even their last names. The weekend was just supposed to be that, a weekend away. It is after returning to Austin that the suspense element kicks in, and things really ramp up. 

I gave this book 4.5 stars on Goodreads. It was phenomenal, and I cannot wait to continue on and find out what happens with this cast of characters. I love a good Vegas wedding. I love the opposites attract aspect of a story. Add in some suspense, and I'm hooked. There was something about the way Jocelyne wrote this story that had it captivate me. The story flowed wonderfully, and I could not put it down. I loved the friendship between Aria and Serena. I loved how passionate Serena was about her job, and how she put her foot down about it. I loved how protective Leo was. I loved the family dynamics between Leo, his sisters, and their father. I don't approve of anything Leo's father does, but it was a nice addition to the storyline. Plus it really set the stage for the next book. Characters are wonderful, settings are so good, and the plot just grabbed hold and didn't let go of me.

If you are someone who typically reads organized crime romances (that is such a strange statement to write out), go grab Vicious Union. Chances are high that once you start reading the book, you won't be able to put it down. And then you'll find yourself wondering when the next book is coming out. Oh wait, maybe that's just me. 

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

The son of the most dangerous Kingpin in Mexico.

The heir to the throne.

The man that individuals fear the most, next to my father.

 

According to my father those are things that I should be proud of.

I should be proud of my heritage and wear it on my back with honor.

I’ll honor my heritage but I will not honor the path that is set out for me.

The life that my father lives is not for me.

I will do anything in my power to walk away from that life, and that apparently includes getting married in Vegas after a night of drinking.

She’s beautiful, everything that I have ever wanted, but I can’t have her.

Not with the life that I live, not with the blood I have on my hands.

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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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Thank you to Jocelyne Soto, and Wildfire Marketing Solutions, for providing me with an advanced copy of Vicious Union.