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He was born a weapon. She became one to destroy him.

Dark. Dangerous. Deadly.
Those facts should’ve kept me away from this underground world where people disappear and never return.
They didn’t.
His mistake: Taking Zoe, someone I consider a sister. I will stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means infiltrating a notorious organised crime ring in search of the faceless ghost who plucked her away.
My mistake: Not expecting him. Julian—the guard surrounded by a shroud of darkness and mystery. I'm helplessly and dangerously drawn to the man within.
The more I get lost in him, the riskier my mission becomes.
What if Julian is more than a mere guard?
What if he’s related to this man called Ghost?

Ghosted is a standalone mafia romantic, contemporary suspense with tones of darkness. For a better understanding of Team Zero's world, you might want to read Lured and Crowed first. Due to language and sexual content, this is advised for mature audience only.

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 11, 2019

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Rina Kent is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 bestselling author of all things dark romance.
Better known for writing unapologetic anti-heroes and villains, Rina weaves tales of characters you shouldn’t fall for but inevitably do. Her stories are laced with a touch of darkness, a splash of angst, and just the right amount of unhealthy intensity.
When she’s not busy plotting mayhem for her ever-expanding Rinaverse, she leads a private life in London, travels, and pampers her cats in true Cat Lady fashion.


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4,059 reviews2,870 followers
April 5, 2019
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description I've been having really good luck with my challenge of reading more "new" or new "to me" authors lately. This was my first foray into Rina Kent's writing, and it most definitely won't be my last. This book was ALL kinds of awesome. 

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The writing was fantastic. It was well paced. The plot was captivating. It was told in a dual POV format. It was full of twists and turns. Intrigue. Mystery. Action. Romance. Secrets. Heartbreak. Hot sex. It had a tiny bit of a sci-fi feel to it as well. <--- I am generally not a fan of sci-fi stuff, but it didn't overpower the story, so that angle didn't bother me. There was no OW or OM drama. The hero didn't appear to be a manwhore. The heroine was a virgin (I can't seem to escape them lately). There was a good cast of secondary characters I am sure will get books of their own. Unfortunately, one of those characters will be MIST and I honestly could not stand her character so I am on the fence about whether or not I want to read her book.

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This is also book two in the TEAM ZERO series. I haven't read book one, however; I wasn't lost or confused. That said, I am sure reading CROWED first would enhance the overall reading experience and provide the reader with more background details. Last, the ending was a smidge disappointing. It felt super rushed and very abrupt. I really would have liked to have seen an epilogue of some sort. At least a tiny glance into this couple's future. Perhaps we will see more of them in future books. 

So not much left to say about this one. I enjoyed it. I recommend it. I am excited to read Shadow's book, and I hope his heroine will be Zoe! Two thumbs up from yours truly.

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June 17, 2020
Even better than I hoped it would be.



After Crowed and Ruin, I knew this book would be good, but this one had all the psycho assassin drama and a lot more humor than I expected. I loved it. The romance between Ghost and Elle was feisty and steamy, the intrigue was tremendous and the humor was on point. Elle is a champion underground boxer who is going undercover at a brothel and office where Ghost and his team are running some businesses for the Mafia, such as drug production and distribution.

Elle wants to find her friend Zoe who disappeared while trying to get information on the operation for the police. Ghost a.k.a. Julian agrees that Elle can serve drinks only, but he and his friends Mist and Shadow are suspicious of her. Elle and Julian have an attraction from the beginning.

Some of the best scenes in the book center around Shadow who often provides comic relief. He continually calls Mist a Hag even though she is in her Twenties and near the same age as him, if not younger, and can never seem to get an idiom correct.

“Did you just smile?” Shadow considers me with wide eyes. The man witnessed and committed countless murders but never appeared so shocked.
“What’s wrong with that?” I say as we quicken our pace after our guy. He wouldn’t have gotten far.
“You never smile. Stop doing it. That look will haunt me in my daydreams.”
“You mean nightmares?”
“Same thing, mate.” He sprints ahead and rounds the corner.


This book is the best one so far and Shadows’s story is next, so I can’t wait to read that one. He is not only funny but very hot and muscular with awesome tattoos.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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August 11, 2022
Este libro es el que más aburrido se me ha hecho de la serie y en general de Rina Kent.

Y como saben todas las historias de Rina se conectan y este es libro para conectarnos al resto y es que Ghost es el padrino de Kyle el protagonista de Throne Duet.

No tengo mucho que decir de este libro, estuvo ok y ya.

Y eso que es al que más ganas le tenía porque quería conocer la historia de Julian.
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March 16, 2025
Ghosted is the third book in the Team Zero series, but it can be read as a standalone. However, for better understanding, I recommend reading the first two books in the series, as well as the Rhodes series. The books are interconnected, featuring cameos and overlapping storylines. This installment follows Ghost (Julian) and Elle, told from their dual POVs.

Thoughts:
*Rina Kent’s ability to connect her books never fails to impress me. Ghosted ties into The Throne Duet, where Ghost is said to be Kyle’s godfather. If you’ve read The Throne Duet, you might remember Kyle referencing past events and his godfather—this book fills in those gaps. We also see a younger Kyle, as well as Ghost and Flame who appeared in the duet.
* The suspense kept me on edge. The book is packed with mystery, betrayals, and deaths.
* I liked Elle and Ghost as a couple. Ghost was a strong, possessive hero, and their dynamic worked well.
* Their HEA was satisfying.
* Hawk and Mist’s relationship intrigues me. Hawk spends most of the book being tortured, which visibly affects Mist, but they haven’t spoken in 15 years. I can’t wait to learn more.
* There’s an Aaron Rhodes cameo! ❤ This book overlaps with Ruin slightly.
* Celeste makes an appearance! 😁 She reminds me of Harley Quinn, and I wish we had her book already. I ship her with Dylan so much.
* Liam and Scar seem like they could be an interesting pair.

Summary:
Elle’s friend Zoe disappears while working undercover. Determined to find her, Elle enlists the help of their friend, Met Police officer Liam. To investigate, Elle infiltrates Le Salon, a club controlled by the mafia group The Firm, which is currently being managed by Team Zero under Hades’ orders. She lands a job as a bartender, knowing staff members live in Le Salon, hoping to gather intel.

Elle had previously met Ghost—who goes by Julian when undercover—when she saved a girl from being assaulted by Johnny. They cross paths again at Le Salon, both intrigued yet suspicious of each other. Elle is searching for "Ghost," the last name Zoe mentioned before vanishing. As she digs deeper, she befriends Kyle and Scar and learns about Omega and Team Zero, while also dealing with Johnny, a thug from a rival organization who relentlessly targets her.

Flame (Team Zero member) eventually gives Elle footage of Zoe’s last known moments. Shadow, who is in love with Zoe, joins Elle in watching it—only to see Ghost appearing to shoot Zoe. Devastated, they confront him just as he is trying to root out a traitor in his inner circle as inside information was leaking to Hades. Elle feels betrayed upon discovering Julian and Ghost are the same person, while Ghost is hurt that Elle used him to find Zoe.

However, Ghost reveals the truth: Zoe isn’t dead. She was wearing a bulletproof vest, and her "death" was staged to fool Hades. She had helped Ghost and Mist leak intel to the police to take down their drug operation, and faking her death was the only way to protect her. Yet, something happened between Zoe and Shadow, and now she wants to stay hidden.

The real traitor is Kyle. He betrayed Ghost, feeling abandoned and unloved by the man he sees as a father. Due to past trauma, Kyle clings to people, and he believed Elle was taking Ghost away from him. Desperate, he tries to kill Elle but is stopped by Ghost and Shadow. Realizing his mistake, Kyle then attempts to turn the gun on himself, but Scar knocks him out before he can pull the trigger. Though Ghost forgives him, Kyle struggles with guilt (which is further explored in The Throne Duet).

After a brief separation, believing their worlds are too different, Elle and Ghost reunite and marry. Five years later, they remain together, with three children and another on the way.
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358 reviews68 followers
April 15, 2020
4.5 stars! ookay so i re-read this book again and I thought it deserved at least 4.5 stars. its a very well done book and i was practically hooked from the start till the end. however, it is advisable to read the books in order (or at least the 1st book) so there would be some explanation for the Omega drugs. there's plenty of action, steam and little moments that were kinda emotional.

that being said, i just thought that the plot was somehow rather similar to one of the Mafia romances that i'd read previously. BUT i'm really not sure about that.
the epilogue was great as well, giving us an ending that both Julian and Elle deserved.
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360 reviews153 followers
April 11, 2019

Ghosted is Book #2 in the Team Zero Series by Rina Kent but can be read as a standalone. Although you do NOT have to read Crowed to enjoy Ghosted it does provide a bit of background into Team Zero that will make reading Ghosted more enjoyable!

So after reading Crowed, I thought that I knew what to expect when starting Ghosted and figured they would be somewhat similar, right? WRONG!

This romantic mafia suspense is a gem! Ghosted is told from dual POV so we get an insider into both Ghost and Elle’s thoughts and feelings. The story flowed perfectly and was really well written.

This is Ghost and Elle’s story.

Emmanuelle, A.K.A Elle, is an underground champion boxer who is searching for Zoe, her best friend/ foster sister who went missing after she was working for “Ghost” That’s all Elle has to go after is a name and the location of a brothel house, Le Salon. But she is determined to do whatever she has to, to find her friend.

Ghost and his team are using the brothel as a front to run drugs and other things for the Mafia, all under the instruction of Hades. Ghost is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the rest of the team members of Team Zero go unharmed but when an intriguing secretive blue-eyed beauty shows up at Le Salon, that control he works so hard for starts to slip.

When Elle first shows up to Le Salon, Ghost doesn’t trust her. He knows that she is hiding something but he just doesn’t know what. So he tells Mist to give her the job, but she is ONLY to serve drinks.

Right from the start Ghost feels possessive over Elle, which is a totally unfamiliar feeling for both of them and it’s not long before the sexual tension between the two starts to heat things up around Le Salon.
“You won’t say ‘I don’t want you near other men’? I thought you would jump all over the opportunity.” “Nah.” His teeth graze my earlobe, then he whispers in a hot, dark tone, “I will kill other men if they come near you.” He would. I have no doubt this fucking crazy caveman would.

There’s only one problem… as far as Elle knows, the man she’s having all these thoughts and feelings for is Julian. Elle doesn’t know that Ghost IS Julian… the very same man she’s there hunting for information on, the very same man that is supposedly behind Zoe’s disappearance.

What will Elle do when she finds out the man she’s falling for is the man she’s been searching for? Will Elle ever find Zoe?

You’ll have to read Ghosted to find out!

The chemistry between Ghost and Elle is sizzling hot! One of my complaints in my review about Crowed was there just wasn’t enough sexy scenes for me, well let me tell ya Rina Kent delivered on this one!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
“Just give me a chance,” I press. “I will do anything.” His thumb glides from my pulse to my lips. I swallow. Tingles shoot down my spine and settle between my legs. The place where he touches me ignites in a thousand fires. What the hell is this reaction? And is my stupid mouth itching to open for him? I don’t get to decide. Julian parts my lips with his thumb and traces my lower lip in a slow, sensual touch. My legs weaken like I’ve just finished a long run. “Anything is a strong word Firefly. Don’t use it idly.”

The banter between these two, and between the rest of the team, is so funny! It definitely adds a bit of softness to the rough around the edges of Ghost. I love in the beginning when all the strange feelings for Ghost start catching up to Elle and “thoughts” are popping in her head unexpectedly, “what the hell?” Once you read it, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

I was so glad that Rina made this book realistic, a lot of times in Mafia books, the hero or whoever gets hurt or shot and “oh it’s no big deal”, umm… what?! No matter who you are, if you take a bullet it’s GOING to freaking hurt and you are GOING to need medical attention! So thank you for that Rina and of course thank you for bringing my sexy ass psycho Aaron Rhodes over to fix Ghost up! 😘

Ghost, freaking swoon! The fierce loyalty to his Team, the rough possessive nature he has with Elle *sigh*, I loved Crow, but after reading Ghost’s story, I’m actually pretty pissed off with him. I understand he had to fake his death and all that but after seeing EVERYTHING that Ghost is trying to do to save the Team Zero members that Hades is still holding, I feel like Crow just forgot that he was supposed to try and help them too, even if it’s behind the scenes.
“Let me protect you, Firefly. You don’t always have to be strong and put together. You can be weak and bare yourself with me. I would never judge you or use it against you.”


Elle is so fiercely independent but really underneath all of her fierce bravado, she craves a family and someone she can let her guard down with. Julian and Elle have way more in common then either of them thinks. Ghost is the same, that’s why he’s kept Kyle around even though he didn’t want him in the “life”, he craves a family and someone to care about him, and to care for.
“Have I hurt you?” he whispers. He words are genuinely concerned, and that digs a deeper shared into my chest. “You’ve ruined me,” I confess, turning against him and burying my head in his hard chest. It’s pointless to run away anymore. Perhaps I never wanted to. “Good.” He kisses the top of my head long and deep and speaks against my skin, “Because you’ve ruined me, too, Firefly.”

That ending… *sigh* I think that’s exactly how it needed to happen. With Elle being so damn independent, Ghost giving her the choice was just the icing on the cake to why he is such a swoon-worthy son-of-ahhh… yea you know! 😘 I only wish that there was an epilogue, I would have liked to have seen Ghost and Elle a year later, but I’m sure we will see more of them in future Team Zero members stories.

Such a GREAT cast of secondary characters in this one! Shadow has definitely won my heart over. When they watch that video of Zoe… oh gosh. Who doesn’t love a man whose heart has been broken AND who perches on chairs rather than sits on them and uses windows to enter rather than doors?! Lol, I can NOT wait to read Shadow’s story! Oh, and I can’t forget about Scar’s little crazy ass! I can’t wait to watch some alpha lock all her craziness down! Flame, is hilarious, like he literally gives ZERO shits about ANYTHING unless you are burning something down, otherwise “BE QUIET”! Haha, yea needless to say I’m really loving this Team.

Rina Kent is an amazing author and with each new release, the writing is just getting better and better! Ghosted was a wonderful addition to the Team Zero series and I can NOT wait to see what else Rina has in store for the men of Team Zero, not to mention those crazy Rhodes boys!

If you like romantic suspense with a side of gunfights, a sexy possessive alpha anti-hero and an independent, headstrong heroine then give Ghosted a try, you won’t regret it!

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369 reviews81 followers
April 10, 2019
Well, color me surprised. This is my first book by author Rina Kent and I am in love. Her characters are so OTT possessive which I simply can’t resist.

Elle has had a tough upbringing. She doesn’t have any family left and one of the two only people she has left and a person she calls sister has disappeared. She got pulled into a dangerous task and has not been heard from again. Elle makes it her mission to uncover what has happened to her friend and infiltrates and plants her self in the place where it all went down.
Elle is a badass b*tch. She does not do feelings and intimacy so she is surprised at lust that shoots through her body every time she comes into contact with Julian who is someone she should be wary of. He works at the place where her friend disappeared and could be involved in it. There are secrets they are both keeping from each other. Secrets that are considered to be betrayal once uncovered.

Julian lured me into his web with his dark deliciousness. He was so jealous and possessive that it was a major turn on. When he finally accepted how much he wanted Elle, he give it his all. He held nothing back from claiming her and declaring her his. I will definitely be dreaming of him tonight. *wink wink*

I’m so excited and can’t wait to read the books of the badass psycho woman of Team Zero.
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1,610 reviews130 followers
May 23, 2020
I enjoyed this book,
The only thing that bothered me is the h, i hated her,why didn't she tell him the truth as soon as she developed feelings for him? it annoyed me how she played behind his back instead of asking for help.
I feel like if she told him sooner, i would feel their connection better, but unfortunately i felt more for Crow and Eloise, their story was all insta,but the story was built better and the characters had a better chemistry than Ghost and Elle, i kept reading because i liked the H.
It wasn't a bad book, but i needed more from the h.
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784 reviews55 followers
April 3, 2019
The story of the Team Zero survivors continues here with Ghosted, which is the 2nd book in this addictive series that I've been loving. Although you don't necessarily need to, try to read Crowed if you have time, really get the feel for this series before Ghosted is released. The background of some of these unique characters, who are part of Team Zero, are explained in more depth there and WOW, it's such an amazing start to this series.

Abandoned after her prostitute mother died & left her alone, Elle makes her own way, finds her chosen family in friends, Zoe and Liam. They protect and take care of each other so, when Zoe goes missing, Elle sets out to retrace her last steps which leads her places she knows are dangerous, but goes nevertheless.

Le Salon is home base for the Team Zero members trying to take their back their lives, feelings, minds and bodies, while they attempt to slowly detox from the drug, Omega and from the man who made them what they are and trapped them in this dark world- the puppet master, Hades.

Elle walks head on into this den of criminals, assassins, blood and death, undercover and ready to do whatever she can to find and rescue Zoe, if that's even possible now. There are many players to sort out and secrets to discover while attempting to find her.

What Elle doesn't expect is to be drawn towards Julian, mysterious, high ranking key player at Le Salon or to find a friend in Scarlett, her crazy, witty, kickass roommate there.

Julian/Ghost can't help but notice the newcomer, Elle. He should have his head in the game, be very wary, but he's becoming distracted.
As unexplained chaos goes down, Julian wonders...is there a traitor on Team Zero and if so, what will be the cost of their betrayal?

You might wonder- assassins, escorts, drugs, where's the romance here? Let me tell you, there is enough sexy steam here to melt your kindle and lots of suspense to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. Julian is just, well, hot and protective as hell,but there's more to him than you can imagine. Elle is gorgeous, feisty, spicey and too curious for her own good. Together, they might just own your heart.

Ghost, I was waiting for you since you revealed your mysterious self in Crowed and Elle, loved you, didn't see you coming! The wait for Team Zero #2 was sooo worth it!

Rina Kent has entranced me with her Team Zero and Rhodes worlds and I couldn't step away now if I wanted to, which I DON'T! I am now waiting like a kid at Christmas for her next dark installment.

If you love dark romances, jump on now and enjoy the ride from the early stages of this outstanding series. Don't worry about cliffhangers, each story has it's own HFN and continues on into the next book featuring another intriguing character for you to love!

An early copy was generously provided, most happily received and you've just read my honest review of it.
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1,305 reviews73 followers
January 19, 2025
Need to sit with this one to be sure, but I think this is 4.5 stars.

The fact that this book was the longest so far of the Team Zero series definitely worked in its favor. The plot got to develop a bit more and so did the romance/relationship. I do think the endings of all of these have been a bit rushed for my taste, but I am still wholeheartedly enjoying this series!
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January 29, 2023
… I tried not to think of him as ghost from folk of air.
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2,383 reviews898 followers
April 23, 2019
When Elle sets out to go undercover in a dark, dangerous world to find her missing friend, she doesn’t have a clue what she’s really walking into. It’s a world of men and women who have been altered to become killers without conscious or remorse…or even memory.

Ghost is fighting against the drug that turned him into a monster. But it’s not as easy as going cold turkey and the process requires a slow reduction of the drug itself. As a result, he stills see the blood and feels the drip and he must use everything within himself to win the battle against himself.


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But when Elle his hired on at La Salon, he immediately knows that something isn’t right. This isn’t the first time he’s seen her. Add in her complete change in appearance as well as his instant attraction to her and he isn’t trusting her at all.

I absolutely loved this book with all its ups and downs regarding the drug and the steps Julian had to go through in an effort to rid himself of its shackles. Even as he’s dealing with that and all the drama surrounding the demands put on him and team from the man in charge, he’s falling for a woman he shouldn’t trust.

”She should be none of my business, but the moment Kyle or Shadow touch her, there’s this urge to break their wrists. I shouldn’t be thinking about hurting my best friend or my godson for a woman.”

Elle was fiercely independent and capable of providing her own safety, but when she begins to yield to the strength found in Julian’s arms, she realizes that it’s okay to lean on someone else at times. I loved how that slow realization took shape with her and her ultimate reaction to it.


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Julian is a dark anti-hero that was pretty scary. But once he allowed himself to take Elle, he was all in and she was all his. His mentality was “Mine” as well as filled with possession, jealousy and a deep seated need to protect.

”Drops of blood drip in my head. The need to kill mixes with an unfamiliar feeling and shoots through my veins. The mere thought of those f—kers putting their hands on her causes my pulse to spike with one need: kill.”


This was a pretty great read and I was fascinated from the very beginning. I ate this up as quickly as life would allow me and I hated when it ended, although it has some previous books as well as more to come. Still, I loved these particular characters and their dynamics and chemistry so much I wanted more.

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34 reviews
April 2, 2019
Loyalty to family brings them together, but family isn't always blood.
Ghost is loyal to his "family" Team Zero and Kyle. Ghost taken by Hades after he is abandoned.
Elle is loyal to her "family" Zoe and Liam, after she is abandoned and left in foster care.

Zoe goes missing after working at a club for Ghost. Elle wants to find her friend and ends up in the same club. Ghost knows Elle is lying about her reason for being there. Elle knows she needs to tell Ghost the truth, but he isn't where her loyalties lie.

Ghost has more of a personality than I expected him to have. He isn't as brooding as Crow or as psychotic as the Rhodes.
Elle isn't a helpless victim, she is a badass in her own right. As a champion underground boxer, she doesn't need the protection Ghost is offering, in her mind she can take care of herself.

When Elle is threatened Ghost protects her the only way he know how. He claims her as his. No one is to touch her, not even the right-hand man of the Mafia who want her as payment for the loss of two guards.

More of Team Zero Members are introduced.
Mist the madam for the ladies. Shadow the comic relief, without trying to be, never seems to get those common saying right.
Flame, ready to light anything on fire.
Kyle the Playboy along for the ride with his Godfather, Ghost.

With each new character introduced, you can't help but want Hades destroyed and the rest of Team Zero rescued before the Omega kills them.

Again Rina adds in the twists you don't see coming. You never know when and by whom your loyalty will tested and who will earn that loyalty.
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June 20, 2019
I truly love Rina Kents style of writing! Ghost and Elles story consumed me from the beginning to end ! Elle is searching for her sister after she mysteriously disappeared she meets a man named Julian and falls hard for him not realizing who he really is . Ghost has had a tough life and never expected to fall in love . Can these two really have a happily ever after in a life of the underworld? Everything isn't as it seems ! This is a awesome series I just can't get enough of Team Zero !! Can't wait for shadows story !! I have a soft spot for him !!❤❤❤❤💋💋💋 I received an ARC for my honest review
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1,160 reviews44 followers
April 9, 2019
5 Stars
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After reading Crowed, I could not wait to get my hands on Ghosted. I assumed it would follow the same storyline format as Crowed but it did not. That is not a bad thing. It just blew my mind. When you start a new series, and you fall in love with book one, you're hoping that book two will be the same way. Well, nope, think again. Obviously, Rina Kent has many tricks up her sleeve.

To me, this book brings out the darker side of Team Zero. You will have the chance to meet more of Team Zero. From Mist, that woman has some serious issues, so far I'm not a fan, to Scar, who cracks me up. Her character reminds me a lot of Harley Quinn. She’s a sneaky little bugger. The scene where she has climbed on the back of her attacker, yes it is dark scene, but it cracked me up picturing Scar almost like a little spider monkey on this dude's back. I know I have a dark sense of humor but... And then, there is Shadow, the comic relief, the dry sense of humor and the one who mixes up idioms. Not on purpose but funny no less.

Elle is a great addition to this series. She has the type of personality that a member of Team Zero would need in a partner to survive their world. As an underground street boxer, she hits first, asks questions later. And being from the streets, family is EVERYTHING, blood or not. Her main objective right now is to find her sister, Zoe. She will go through anyone or anything to find her. Even if it means she has to work at the last place Zoe was at, a brothel owned by Mist and Ghost.

Ghost aka Julian, we meet in Crowed which made me super excited to read this book. He is dark, broody and highly suspicious of Elle and her motives.

This book will have you diving into the seedier side of Team Zero. The writing will have you angry at characters and then laughing and enjoying another one of the characters on the same page.

There are so many layers to Team Zero, I cannot wait for Rina to unfold them all. The blurb says that Ghosted is a standalone read but I believe you need to read book one before you dive into Ghosted. There are many little moments in Crowed that you will need to read To understand Ghosted.

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996 reviews64 followers
April 9, 2019
Ghosted is the second book in Rina Kent's Team Zero series.  Though you don't have to read the first book in the series to follow this story, the setting is a slightly dystopian society and the first book explains the 'world" these characters inhabit in more depth.

Elle was born on to a prostitute who died when she was six years old leaving her to the streets.  Elle has become tough and worldly with two people in her life to call family ~ Liam and Zoe. But Zoe has disappeared after taking on a dangerous "mission" into Le Salon, a known gang run brothel.  Elle is not about to lose her sister without a fight and enters Le Salon undercover to find her.

I didn't realize when I started this book that there is a bit of world building that is only in the first book so I was a little lost for a couple of chapters.  Once I figured out the Omega drug and Team set up, things started to flow a lot better.   The heart of the story is the Team and their fight to get out from under the fist of the mind control drug that turns them into killing machines.  It's about loyalty, redemption, and fighting to find your place in a world where your control over your destiny is fragile at best.  The romance between Ghost and Elle is secondary to the action and intrigue. Who is on whose side, who is truly evil and who is betraying them all.
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July 29, 2023
4-4.5⭐️

4-4.5⭐️
Luvly book, I really liked the characters and the plot was much more detailed and interesting.
icl Elle annoyed me a few times going on about how ‘different’ she is compared to other women.
The part near the end where they sort of broke up was so dumb.
“My mind snaps back to the note he’s given me. His world isn’t for me. Like I said before I fell asleep. But I told him that I want us to be together. Wait. Maybe he didn’t hear that part? Maybe I didn’t say it aloud?
The fcs need to start finishing their sentences because miscommunication is so aggravating🥱

Also why do all the characters in Rina Kent’s books fell the need to break up with their partner just bc they think they’ll be safer without them✋let them make their own choice
Overall, I still loved the book and especially Ghost🫦.
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797 reviews7 followers
April 8, 2019
A fantastic second book in the team zero series, I absolutely loved it.
This series is compelling reading, I could not put it down. I think I preferred it to Crows story, because it contained more interaction between the team zero characters.
I thought the book was beautifully written, with a engaging storyline and intriguing likeable characters. Loved Elle, Ghost, Shadow and Kyle. The story is quite complicated, some suspense, some humour, some emotion and a little darkish, but not overly so.
Although ghosted can be read as standalone I would recommend reading crowed first, and possibly Ruin, as they do provide some background information.
I am so glad that I accidentally stumbled across this author, every book I've read has been so good. The whole world of these books is addictive and draws you in.
I am really looking forward to reading more by this author. I love her writing and storylines
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773 reviews60 followers
April 4, 2019
Ghosted is the 2nd book in this author’s Team Zero series and it can be read as a standalone. This is only my second book by this author and I am hooked. Ghosted is a fast-paced romantic suspense that will keep you on your toes. Both Elle and Ghost had troubled childhoods that greatly affected who they are today. Ellie is strong, resilient and fiercely loyal to her “family” - qualities that make her a strong heroine. Ghost/Julian is an intriguing character with an even more unique background. He too, is fiercely loyal to his “family”. He is playing an intricate game in this mafia world and not everyone can be trusted. He can be a killer, but also sweet and protective towards Elle. The two of them are attracted to each other, but can they trust each other? I enjoyed this book’s storyline and the unraveling of the mystery of what really happened to Zoe. I also liked the secondary characters - especially Scar(lett) and Shadow. Ghosted is full of action, secrets, betrayals, chemistry, and twists and turns. I am definitely looking forward to future books in this Team Zero series! I received this book for free and I voluntarily leave this review.
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565 reviews195 followers
April 8, 2019
O-M-G!! Y’all! So this is a time where gettin Ghosted is a good thing😉🔥🖤♥️
This is the story of Ghost (Julian)and Emmanuelle(Elle). Ghost is an another escaped Team Zero assassin from The Pit. He is living in a running bar and brothel with other escaped Team Zero members Mist, Shadow, Scar, Flame and his second generation member son-of-sorts,Kyle.( Seems like books for most of those characters are planned for future and I for one am SO EXCITED!!) Now he meets Elle when she shows up for a job interview. He knows immediately she’s is not to be trusted, yet he finds himself drawn to her. She is there on a mission. Her life time BFF/foster sister has disappeared and this was her last know location. She is a gorgeous and strong underground boxer, that can hold her own in most cases. However, when she does just that, she creates a dangerous situation that potentially starts a war between gangs that normally work together. How will she react when Ghost issues a “protected by Ghost” order herself? He holds her hostage, in a sense to keep her under his protection. This book was fantastic and made for an almost enemies to lovers vibe.SO.FREAKING.HOT 🔥🥵🖤I loved the amount of details the author gave us about all the supporting characters as well. I’m so invested, I literally cannot wait for all their stories too. It had action and suspense, and good lord this one was hot y’all! Hose me off now🥵Favorite book of Rina’s so far. Can I give 10 stars please??!!😉
Read this book!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🖤♥️🔥🥰
* I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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1,760 reviews1 follower
April 3, 2019
What a suspenseful and mind twisting must read! Julian (Ghost) and Elle are both strong, fierce, loyal and determined characters. Their story is fueled with burning desires and action packed plot twists. The secondary characters like Shadow, brought more depth to this amazing storyline. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
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443 reviews8 followers
April 6, 2019

Quick notes-

Trigger warning: N/A

Ideal reader: someone who loves dark, suspense erotic romances

My general thoughts-

Couldn't you just die happy knowing the second book in the Team Zero series is here already!? I eagerly await the next books in the series.

My review-

What worked for me:

-while still darkish, I enjoyed the lighter tones in this book (compared to Aaron's story)

-thank you for all the steamy scenes

-I appreciated being in the Team Zero Universe again

-I loved Scarlet

-because I am a selfish reader, I wanted more ending to the ending
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2,326 reviews146 followers
April 8, 2019
Wow this book had me on the edge of my seat and my brain spinning with all the twists and turns.
Ghosted piqued my interest in Crowed and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
One click now and fall in love with yet another strong couple with all the odds against them.
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2,056 reviews9 followers
April 3, 2019
Rina Kent did a great job on Ghosted, the story was well written and had a great plot, it was filled with different emotions. A lot happens in this story. I couldn't put the book down. Elle and Julian were strong characters. Both have been through stuff, made them fierce, fighters. Julian and Elle had an intense connection, they were drawn to each other. Their attraction and chemistry was strong, steamy. They were great together, but there's secrets. I'm stopping there, don't want to give anything away. I'd just suggest reading to find out what happens. This was a great story. I enjoyed it.
Thank you, Rina Kent. Great work :)
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297 reviews1 follower
April 4, 2019
Loved ghost’s story! These books have adventure, mystery and ohhh yea some darkness to them! It will keep you wondering what will happen next. lol first time I have rooted for the bad guy to win, or is he a bad guy? This is the question! I received this book as an ARC
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207 reviews
December 13, 2023
The Kyle here I read was REALLY different from the one I read in other books. 😭
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