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No Name: Crimson Bay Cartel: Maldonado (The Rusted Heritage Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.F. Adele (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

Exploitation, murder, lies…

The Maldonado Cartel is life.

We live and die by a depraved moral code.

To act against my grandfather is a death wish I didn’t have. Until recently. But we all know how feelings will complicate even the easiest of choices.

Turf wars are being waged on Crimson Bay soil, and I find myself caught in the middle. Our enemies are coming for us, which means I have to fight if I want to survive. I have to prove myself if I want to thrive.

Deception is the catalyst that ruins my carefully woven secrets.

I had three rules.

No names.

No drugs.

No family affairs.

I broke them all, and that leaves me only two options.

Cut ties with my heart and live by the Maldonado code…

Or tell the truth and drag these men through hell with me.

A cartel princess should never fall in love.

That was my first mistake.

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    The Rusted Heritage
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTPYNWFT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Langston Press, LLC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Rusted Heritage
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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MF Adele resides on the outskirts of the Rocket City in Alabama. She lives in her overactive imagination, often fueled by caffeine and no sleep. When she isn’t writing, MF is outdoors with her family or obsessing over spicy margaritas and cigars.

MF writes what she connects with. Her heroines are often emotionally challenged while remaining strong-willed. They’re snarky, chaotic, and refuse to be damsels in distress. She has a flair for misdirection, keeping her readers guessing until the end. Within the complex worlds she builds, her stories feature epic battles, murders, and graying the lines of morality.

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MF Adele’s first book in her series The Rusted Heritage grabbed my attention right from the start and was so riveting I couldn’t let go until the last page. This is an awesome author! It’s the first book I’ve ever read by this author but it certainly won’t be my last. Jasper, the main character, has been trained from an early age to eliminate the enemy as part of her family cartel and she’s become a dead eye expert. This book is full of exciting adventure, mystery, suspense and steamy situations. I can’t wait to see what this author has planned next. Highly recommended and definitely a MUST read!
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  • Danyelle Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ready for War
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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    Being raised as yourself but not known to others is how "Gemma" lives everyday. This book is full of goodness, there is something about mafia type books that I always love.

    Gemma and her men are preparing for a war that is on the horizon. It's just a matter if everyone will get on board by the time it gets here. Oh man the scene with her father was heartbreaking and it was in code. Got all misty eyed 🥹 You can tell he really cares about her and wants her to succeed.

    Can't wait for book 2. Very enjoyable read
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  • Katier19464
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! 👍👍
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
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    For MF's first contemporary mafia romance this was smoking hot. I've first read her series over the past few years on Chronicles of Sloane King, Chronicles of a Toy Monster and Where the Mongrals Are. She really knows how to build a world and create outstanding character interactions.

    This book has nothing but action, steamy single scenes and a bit of romance that is building between the characters. I honestly can't wait for the next book to come out.

    Main characters:
    *Jasper (Gemma/Ghost) - is one bad ass chick; heir to the Maldonado cartel; assassin
    *Lorenzo (Lory) - her right hand; fiancee and Monday's
    *Riley (Riot) - MC club member; 2nd lover; Tuesday's and Fridays
    *Kane - FBI; 3rs lover; Wednesday and Sundays
    *Ezra - cousin to Riot; twin to Quin; Tuesday and Saturday
    *Quin - Ezra's twin; Rockstar; TBD

    MF Adele keep doing a outstanding job. Love your books and want more.
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  • Christina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spoilers:
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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    Why Choose (No MM)
    Secret Identity
    Mafia/MC/FBI
    No OWD or cheating.
    No Pregnancy.
    I love the FMC. She’s competent and fiesty. She takes care of the ones she loves and isn’t afraid to face danger head on. She has a bit of a bloodthirsty streak that she shares with some of the men.
    The men are all interesting in their own ways. Lory is the childhood betrothal/Best friend and he’s loyal to her without a fault even if he struggles with the poly aspect.
    Riley is her secret keeper. He is probably the one who knows her best. He seems to enjoy pushing her boundaries and keeping her on her toes. Ezra and Quin, we know less about. Ezra and her bicker and pick at each other but there is always a layer of respect and reverence when he talks to her. Quin is just a mess. And then there is Kane. She keeps him at a bit of a distance because he’s FBI and he has his own strict moral code.
    This was a pretty gentle cliffhanger, but I can’t wait to read the next book.
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  • Cat Plazanet
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing can’t wait
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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    So wow this book was action packed and oh so spicy and my goodness Gem is a bad mother ….. lol 😂 I can’t wait to see what happens next and oh I think Lory or Ezra are my favorite thou Kanes angry caveman hmmm even if thee cliffhanger was killer I’m glad where it ended I’m sad for Gem and thee meeting with her father there has to be a way and oh her gramps needs to go what a stinker
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  • Chey3995
    5.0 out of 5 stars No Name
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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    Jasper (AKA Ghost) is a trained assassin for her family and has lived the cartel life with no regrets. She knows family is the most important, but what happens when she is forced to make a decision that would go against her family? The men in her life want more from her, and she's not sure if she's willing to give that to them just yet. Jasper has a lot of choices to make, and some could find her dead.

    I was absolutely thrilled that we finally have a good mafia book where the main hitman for the family was a woman. A woman who is RESPECTED by her family and the men in her life. I loved that the most with this book. Jasper was a bad@$$ lead and is what every mafia person (male or female) should aspire to be like.

    I loved how she had multiple men on a rotation and didn't really have exclusivity with any of them. It was a nice change of pace to have the female unattached and the men pining for more.

    Overall rating
    5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
    3.5 🌶🌶🌶
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well now...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
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    Well now, that was something else! What an intriguing story that was and honestly I can't wait for more. This book was filled with interesting characters and whole lot of action, my favorite kind of book. Definitely worth the read!
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  • Becca James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep breathe
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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    This book captured me from line one. A mafia princess trying to protect her city. A biker. A prince. Twins. A Fed. Can Gems life geg anymore complicated? Yes. Yes it can.
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  • Spend Wisely
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
    No Name: Crimson Bay Cartel: Maldonado, the first book in the Rusted Heritage series by M.F. Adele was absolutely riveting!

    Our heroine Jasper/Gemma grew up as the only daughter to f the Maldonado cartel and was trained at an early age to be so much more—even if it was kept a secret. Now she finds herself battling it out in the middle of a war between the cartels with her vowing to be the one true survivor/successor—as long as she plays the long run and everything goes smoothly. Now if only she can keep the men in her life and get them all on the same page—even with some of them being on different sides of the law.

    I absolutely adore Jasper/Gemma and all her strength, wisdom and ability to kick some serious butt all while leading her men on quite the merry chase. I freaking love stories with women leading the pack and this one is definitely that! And what can I say? Riley, Kane, Lory and Ezra are just what a KA cartel woman needs to keep her happy and fulfilled every day of the week. ;)

    Overall if you’re a fan of cartels, hot sexy alpha men, a fierce heroine and tons of secrets, suspense and twisted and turns then this is the one for you. Just be prepared for quite the emotional, suspense filled ride! I can’t wait for the second book and to see what’s coming their way next!
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  • Robyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A killer story
    Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2023
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    This is a killer story, both figuratively and literally. 😜 Jasper is an awesome character, I love every bit of her, even her darkest, most twisted parts. And there's a lot of them! 😂
    I really enjoyed that she had established relationships with most of her harem going straight into the book, bought an entire new angle to RH that I hadn't read elsewhere before.
    The plot is a bit slow at first, as first books in series tend to be, but picks up about half way through. It's got plenty of action, violence, intrigue, backstory and steam. Great world building and well developed characters.
    I also really enjoyed the way that this book linked with Sacred Truths, which I read just before this and adored. It's a shared world.
    Can't wait to find out what happens next! 😍
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  • Sticks
    5.0 out of 5 stars I didn’t want this book to end!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
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    This was amazing! I didn’t know I needed a cartel why choose book in my life until I picked this one up! There is a slow build and burn to this book but you need it to fully understand the relationships and Gem’s role and wants in the cartel! Then everything just hits and you can’t get enough! I can’t wait for book 2! So well done!
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  • Ashleigh
    5.0 out of 5 stars if in doubt just keep going
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2024
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    Honestly, I struggled while the stories/guys were separated. But as I went on reading I am so pleased I stuck with it. Mafia romance is very new to me so others may get into it quicker, but it did not deflect from how brilliantly written the story is. I am going to need to read book 2 now because I have just GOT to know what happens next. I am thirsty for the war Jasper is leading us into. Thoroughly recommend - women trying to make it to the top will understand and recognise Jasper’s struggles throughout - it is more than just a mafia romance book it is a story about a woman trying to lead in a male dominated society and most of us can relate to that.
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  • Aimee Convoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2024
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    Wow what amazing start to a new series, this book has it all from none stop action, hot spicy scenes, a strong alpha female who can take charge of a room as she’s so strong and powerful. Jasper leads a double life and only a know the real her. I love how she acts different with each of her guys, it made me love her more. M.F is able to write amazing book that draws you in from the first page until the last page. I can’t wait to read the next book as I’m dying to find out what is going to happen next.
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  • Kindle Customer Andrea Carruthers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2023
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    Don't hesitate. Read this book! The world building is awesome. The characters are full of life. The plot is juicy and fast paced. M.F Adele never disappoints!
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