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Where the Wicked Reign
Stalker. Tormentor. Monster.
I’m the target of his obsession.
His plaything.
And now he’s to become my husband.
Nico Marchetti is the prince of the notorious Marchetti Syndicate.
He’s a vicious savage by reputation and cold, hard reality.
Our union is set to unite our powerful families and to broker lasting peace.
Too bad that won’t be happening.
I’m not who they think I am.
A pawn on their board.
A bargaining chip in their game of gods and monsters.
I’m Caterina Leone, a puppet master, wielding information as power, to the detriment of my enemies.
I’ve spent the last few years building my own empire.
I left the nightmare of my family behind.
But now my father, the boss of the Leone Family, wants me leashed.
He thinks forcing me into marriage with my tormentor is the key.
Little does he know that Nico and his cohorts are planning their own power play.
Julian Carver. A business tycoon with a depraved side, he hides his dark past behind his magnetic persona.
Emilio Bardi. Nico’s right hand and a loyal powerhouse. Cold-hearted and ruthless, he thinks he can tame me.
The tide has turned, the three families are on the verge of war.
And as the four of us strike up an alliance, all bets are off.
We’ll bring them to their knees.
We’ll watch it all fall to pieces.
We’ll seize what’s rightfully ours.
We’ll end their wicked reign.
This is a Dark Mafia Reverse Harem Romance with scenes of M/M.
The story concludes in THEY MAKE MONSTERS.
I’m the target of his obsession.
His plaything.
And now he’s to become my husband.
Nico Marchetti is the prince of the notorious Marchetti Syndicate.
He’s a vicious savage by reputation and cold, hard reality.
Our union is set to unite our powerful families and to broker lasting peace.
Too bad that won’t be happening.
I’m not who they think I am.
A pawn on their board.
A bargaining chip in their game of gods and monsters.
I’m Caterina Leone, a puppet master, wielding information as power, to the detriment of my enemies.
I’ve spent the last few years building my own empire.
I left the nightmare of my family behind.
But now my father, the boss of the Leone Family, wants me leashed.
He thinks forcing me into marriage with my tormentor is the key.
Little does he know that Nico and his cohorts are planning their own power play.
Julian Carver. A business tycoon with a depraved side, he hides his dark past behind his magnetic persona.
Emilio Bardi. Nico’s right hand and a loyal powerhouse. Cold-hearted and ruthless, he thinks he can tame me.
The tide has turned, the three families are on the verge of war.
And as the four of us strike up an alliance, all bets are off.
We’ll bring them to their knees.
We’ll watch it all fall to pieces.
We’ll seize what’s rightfully ours.
We’ll end their wicked reign.
This is a Dark Mafia Reverse Harem Romance with scenes of M/M.
The story concludes in THEY MAKE MONSTERS.
430 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2025
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About the author
Leia King
31 books177 followersWhere Damaged Heroes and Badass Heroines Collide.
Leia writes edgy and emotional stories in Dark Reverse Harem Romance. She enjoys crafting flawed heroes with a dark side and strong women who hold their own.
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Leia writes edgy and emotional stories in Dark Reverse Harem Romance. She enjoys crafting flawed heroes with a dark side and strong women who hold their own.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leiakingbooks
Website: https://leiaking.com/
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November 2, 2025
To be honest this just drug on and on for me.Some parts were good but I was bored a lot. I don’t know if I’ll continue the series.
February 26, 2025
Holy Smokes!!! This book was a wild spicy ride! We got action, drama, baddie of a FMC and 3 males that make you pant and a whole lot of spice!! The tension is real with Caterina and Nico, when they came together it was like the Fourth of July! The fireworks were definitely popping! The MM scenes in this was so sweet and hott!! The plot had me on edge the entire time. If you love baddy type females and Mafia type men? This is the book for you!! It has little Easter eggs in it as well for another series of hers and I loved it!
Caterina: Strong female lead with a dark feral side that I loved watching unfold. She is business smart and street smart. The way she handles the men in her world is amazing to watch. She has trauma and we get to see glimpses of that throughout the book. I really enjoyed watching her guarded heart melt for her men.
Nico: He is one crazy feral man that has the mask to hide it all. The way he began his obsession with our girl is crazy. The little things he did to make her stronger was amazing to watch. He comes off cold and heartless but that couldn't be further than the truth. I loved his character so much. I also wanted to shake him at certain points!
Emilio: Oh our big boy! He is just perfect and little flawed in certain areas. I really enjoyed watching his tunnel vision become wider and more clear. I wish I could have his Teddy Bear eyes on me...swoon! I love how we get to see a different side of him during the manor tour (you have to read it to understand) love this big man!
Julian: He is the heart of this group and the light. Without him the group would have been unalived by now. His character has some big traumas but the way he pushes them back is inspiring. We don't know what happened yet but I know it was bad. I just want to hold him close and never let him go. I love that he loves Cobalt Blue as well! (My favorite color of blue)
Marco: I think we have his character all wrong, we see little differences throughout the book especially during the reception. I got questions!! (I don't know why but I wish Marco and Bianca would get together)
Leo: he just be unalived now, please. You don't get to treat my man that way and stay breathing.
Santino: I hope he gets the worst of the worst karma can give him.
Angelo: what a joke! He ain't no man! I hope our girl gets to teach him a lesson!
Levi: that's our boy!! Hope he gets his revenge!
The cliffhanger in this was brutal and absolutely loved it. Do I wish this happened to our people, no. Do I get why....yes! You have to read to know the turmoil I am feeling!
Highly recommend this book and author!! Check out the next big Mafia book now!!
Caterina: Strong female lead with a dark feral side that I loved watching unfold. She is business smart and street smart. The way she handles the men in her world is amazing to watch. She has trauma and we get to see glimpses of that throughout the book. I really enjoyed watching her guarded heart melt for her men.
Nico: He is one crazy feral man that has the mask to hide it all. The way he began his obsession with our girl is crazy. The little things he did to make her stronger was amazing to watch. He comes off cold and heartless but that couldn't be further than the truth. I loved his character so much. I also wanted to shake him at certain points!
Emilio: Oh our big boy! He is just perfect and little flawed in certain areas. I really enjoyed watching his tunnel vision become wider and more clear. I wish I could have his Teddy Bear eyes on me...swoon! I love how we get to see a different side of him during the manor tour (you have to read it to understand) love this big man!
Julian: He is the heart of this group and the light. Without him the group would have been unalived by now. His character has some big traumas but the way he pushes them back is inspiring. We don't know what happened yet but I know it was bad. I just want to hold him close and never let him go. I love that he loves Cobalt Blue as well! (My favorite color of blue)
Marco: I think we have his character all wrong, we see little differences throughout the book especially during the reception. I got questions!! (I don't know why but I wish Marco and Bianca would get together)
Leo: he just be unalived now, please. You don't get to treat my man that way and stay breathing.
Santino: I hope he gets the worst of the worst karma can give him.
Angelo: what a joke! He ain't no man! I hope our girl gets to teach him a lesson!
Levi: that's our boy!! Hope he gets his revenge!
The cliffhanger in this was brutal and absolutely loved it. Do I wish this happened to our people, no. Do I get why....yes! You have to read to know the turmoil I am feeling!
Highly recommend this book and author!! Check out the next big Mafia book now!!
April 27, 2025
Overall Consensus: FUC*K YES!
Availability: Kindle Unlimited
Book Status: First book in the completed trilogy, 'Coveted Kingdom'.
Gramatical Issues: None.
General Arc: Mafia / Enemies to Lovers / Found family.
Be aware: this book includes lots of M/M.
Characters: Caterina, Emilio, Nico, Julian.
Character POV: All four characters.
General Plot: Caterina - our feisty as fuc* FMC - leaves the Leon legacy behind, determined to create her own kingdom on her own merit. Fearing her power, her father forces her hand in marriage to the heir of the Marchetti syndicate - a man who promises to drive Caterina to her knees. AND BOYYY DOES HE.
This is honestly one of THE BEST RH trilogy's I've read. (And trust me - I've read a fuc* ton.)
The MMC's are fuck*ing scrumptious! Totally Unhinged and unholy, and our FMC is as fuc*ing feral as the rest of them.
The book has plot. It has substance. It's got kick ass characters. And THE SPICE IS SPICING.
Complaint? Some tedious dialogue. By the third book I was like - not every outer monologue needs a resolution.
POSSIBLE WARNING: Could this book be AI generated?
Having looked at King's other books, and the reviews for each, I find it hard to grasp how we can jump from one star reviews expressing confusing plots and poor grammatical skills to me reading this five star banger. I haven't read any of King's other work so I have zero credence to say so- just thought I would add the observation.
Availability: Kindle Unlimited
Book Status: First book in the completed trilogy, 'Coveted Kingdom'.
Gramatical Issues: None.
General Arc: Mafia / Enemies to Lovers / Found family.
Be aware: this book includes lots of M/M.
Characters: Caterina, Emilio, Nico, Julian.
Character POV: All four characters.
General Plot: Caterina - our feisty as fuc* FMC - leaves the Leon legacy behind, determined to create her own kingdom on her own merit. Fearing her power, her father forces her hand in marriage to the heir of the Marchetti syndicate - a man who promises to drive Caterina to her knees. AND BOYYY DOES HE.
This is honestly one of THE BEST RH trilogy's I've read. (And trust me - I've read a fuc* ton.)
The MMC's are fuck*ing scrumptious! Totally Unhinged and unholy, and our FMC is as fuc*ing feral as the rest of them.
The book has plot. It has substance. It's got kick ass characters. And THE SPICE IS SPICING.
Complaint? Some tedious dialogue. By the third book I was like - not every outer monologue needs a resolution.
POSSIBLE WARNING: Could this book be AI generated?
Having looked at King's other books, and the reviews for each, I find it hard to grasp how we can jump from one star reviews expressing confusing plots and poor grammatical skills to me reading this five star banger. I haven't read any of King's other work so I have zero credence to say so- just thought I would add the observation.
March 11, 2025
WOW WOW WOW! Not only am I Loving the release of all these where they come out close together but I love me some reverse Harem and I love me some possessive mafia men! To put them together is such fire! I love that this girl is not timid I could just list so much I love about this book but let me end on a high note! The SPICE! Wow! I am just truly speechless about this book it really was so very good I will be recommending and talking about this book for days if not weeks or years! Going to be taking up on my Number ones!
March 16, 2025
I was a little late to getting to ready this due to medical issues but when I did it make me feel as if I were reborn again!
The strong fmc is my soul! I love how she’s doesn’t take shit! And is very smart to back it up ! Don’t get me started on Nico-and Julian omg can I have theses men in my life! I love All of them but theses three can be my bestfriends I would be happy !! The cliffhanger took a price of my heart with it and I won’t get it back till the next one !! 😭😭💜💜 I give it 5/5 I lived being in this world!
The strong fmc is my soul! I love how she’s doesn’t take shit! And is very smart to back it up ! Don’t get me started on Nico-and Julian omg can I have theses men in my life! I love All of them but theses three can be my bestfriends I would be happy !! The cliffhanger took a price of my heart with it and I won’t get it back till the next one !! 😭😭💜💜 I give it 5/5 I lived being in this world!
March 16, 2025
Caterina Leone is a strong and independent woman. She haf left her family to build her own empire. When her father wants her leashed and tamed he puts her in a forced engagement with the man who is her tormentor Nico Marchetti the Prince of the Marchetti Syndicate Empire. Thinking that the marriage will bring peace. What he doesn't know is that isn't what she plans with the help of Nico and his two cohorts plan on taking over all four Emipres for them selves. This book was exciting.
April 15, 2025
proved me wrong
I really didn’t think I was going to like this book as much as I did. It got off to a bit of a slow start, but the plot building is intense.
The spice is nicely paced and spread throughout in perfect moderation. But they are SPICEY! A few of them made me want to look away like I was peeking in on something I had no business watching.
But that cliffhanger left me screaming.. Glad all 3 books are out on KU. Diving right into #2.
I really didn’t think I was going to like this book as much as I did. It got off to a bit of a slow start, but the plot building is intense.
The spice is nicely paced and spread throughout in perfect moderation. But they are SPICEY! A few of them made me want to look away like I was peeking in on something I had no business watching.
But that cliffhanger left me screaming.. Glad all 3 books are out on KU. Diving right into #2.
July 30, 2025
OMFG!!!
This is a new Author for me and I am so so glad I took a chance on reading.
What an awesome start to this series. The writing is such a great balance of a great story, good amount of drama and angst and the spice is amazing. I have to say I can’t pick a favourite of the MMCs. They are all delicious and bring different reactions out of the FMC. Great cliffhanger and OMF I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next book 😍
This is a new Author for me and I am so so glad I took a chance on reading.
What an awesome start to this series. The writing is such a great balance of a great story, good amount of drama and angst and the spice is amazing. I have to say I can’t pick a favourite of the MMCs. They are all delicious and bring different reactions out of the FMC. Great cliffhanger and OMF I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next book 😍
August 28, 2025
On The Edge Of My Seat!
That ending!! Wow, words cannot convey all the emotions I’m feeling right now. I am ready to dive into the next book because I need to know what happens next as bad as I need air to live. Leia is talented at drawing you in and even making even monsters lovable to the right people. Lots of TWs, so please make sure you take care of your mental health first!
That ending!! Wow, words cannot convey all the emotions I’m feeling right now. I am ready to dive into the next book because I need to know what happens next as bad as I need air to live. Leia is talented at drawing you in and even making even monsters lovable to the right people. Lots of TWs, so please make sure you take care of your mental health first!
January 21, 2026
Couldn't put it down!!!!
From the very beginning to the very last words, I couldn't put this book down! It kept my attention the entire time. Where The Wicked Reign is Book 1 of the Coveted Kingdom Series by Leia King. I so badly want to dive into book 2 and lock myself away to read it. Nico, Milio, Julian & Caterina are badass & hot as fire! Forced marriage, enemies to lovers, found family , why choose.....What else could you ask for? Can't wait to finish this series!
From the very beginning to the very last words, I couldn't put this book down! It kept my attention the entire time. Where The Wicked Reign is Book 1 of the Coveted Kingdom Series by Leia King. I so badly want to dive into book 2 and lock myself away to read it. Nico, Milio, Julian & Caterina are badass & hot as fire! Forced marriage, enemies to lovers, found family , why choose.....What else could you ask for? Can't wait to finish this series!
March 14, 2025
Action packed
A dark read, lots of blood and violence, as is to be expected with mafia type stories and this one does not disappoint.
It’s a fast paced read with plenty of plot and action interspersed with some steamy scenes.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next one.
A dark read, lots of blood and violence, as is to be expected with mafia type stories and this one does not disappoint.
It’s a fast paced read with plenty of plot and action interspersed with some steamy scenes.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next one.
June 3, 2025
Decent writing
Would be 2 star cause the smut scenes weren't my thing an there was a lot for book 1 but 3 star because it was actually pretty good mafia rh story where the main characters actually acted believably twisted most importantly the mfl, but I've been led astray before hopefully she stays that way in book 2 if I continue🤷♀️.
Would be 2 star cause the smut scenes weren't my thing an there was a lot for book 1 but 3 star because it was actually pretty good mafia rh story where the main characters actually acted believably twisted most importantly the mfl, but I've been led astray before hopefully she stays that way in book 2 if I continue🤷♀️.
July 22, 2025
Monsters together
Women are always underestimated in the Mafia works and Caterina is highly underestimated until Nico.Nico has a feral side that Julian & Milo help keep under wraps. When all then then are together they let the monsters have free reign. Going after their families that have underestimated them all is war.
Women are always underestimated in the Mafia works and Caterina is highly underestimated until Nico.Nico has a feral side that Julian & Milo help keep under wraps. When all then then are together they let the monsters have free reign. Going after their families that have underestimated them all is war.
May 4, 2025
where the heck are the page numbers?
Book was fine…purchased at regular price where r the frecken page numbers…I hate that I don’t know where I am in the book? Why aren’t there page numbers????????!!!!!
Book was fine…purchased at regular price where r the frecken page numbers…I hate that I don’t know where I am in the book? Why aren’t there page numbers????????!!!!!
October 19, 2025
DNF at 75%
It’s a well written mafia story, I just couldn’t connect with the characters. Some books are too smutty, some are too slow. Neither was the case here, the romance just felt lacking in this one.
It’s a well written mafia story, I just couldn’t connect with the characters. Some books are too smutty, some are too slow. Neither was the case here, the romance just felt lacking in this one.
March 11, 2025
just read this book and it was so good. The book contains a good storyline line and not just the smut. the chemistry between the FMC AND MMC'S is so good. really liked the book.
April 6, 2025
Wooh! This was smokin hot! Was a bit slow at times but once it got going I couldn’t put it down. That cliffhanger is brutal, thankfully book 2 is already out so no waiting.
July 2, 2025
Good great
Love the spicy mcspice in this book. My first Leia King and I am totally sucked in. Cannot wait to start the next book in this series.
Love the spicy mcspice in this book. My first Leia King and I am totally sucked in. Cannot wait to start the next book in this series.
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