Until Death Do Us Part: A Dark Mafia Romance Novel - Beauty in Lies | Crime Family Love Story for Adults | Perfect for Late Night Reading & Book Club Discussions

Rarely, if ever, does a multiple book series about the same couple hold my attention from book one til the final book. That was NOT the case with the Beauty In Lies series. I devoured this series and still, I cannot imagine saying goodbye to this couple or the cast of characters I came to love. Adelaide Forrest pushes boundaries, crosses lines, and takes darkness to a new level. Each event, every new twist, and every scene happens naturally and has a purpose. Until you've read the series in its entirety you cannot appreciate all the pieces of the puzzle that had to be organized, addressed, and tied up by the end.As for the book and the characters:I just thought we had seen El Diablo in action in the previous books but in Until Death Do Us Part he truly comes out to play. He embraces his title, The Devil, and he follows through on his word of bringing hell to his enemies and those that dare touch his Queen. More than once I found myself cheering and jumping in my seat excited by his words and actions!Rafe is the ultimate antihero to me. He's dominant, controlling, hardened, frustrating at times, OTT J/P, and yet all of those things are balanced with devotion, loyalty, unconditional love, and the intelligence to know that you cannot keep a bird caged and expect it to soar. In this, we see his growth from book 1 to book 4. Rafe realizes, in order to truly flourish and stand strong at his side, Isa needs her voice heard, she needs to stand as his equal while still recognizing her limitations and she needs to feel respected and not just be mi Reina in title only. In other words, he's not just an alpha-hole dictator that expects compliance, he's a fallible yet open-minded man who wishes to see his woman become the best and strongest she can be and in doing so she brings out the best version of him.Isa is a force all her own and seeing her transition from that innocent, naive girl in book 1 to the strong, fierce warrior she becomes by the end of the series was epic. Her acceptance and love for her husband despite his unapologetic actions at times, his controlling demeanor, and his dangerous lifestyle make me love her even more. She's just as fierce of a protector as Rafe and we see it so much in this final book.This series is not for everyone. It's full of triggers and the darker side of romance. That's been common knowledge since the beginning. So do your research before you begin.I cannot imagine a better ending to a series than Until Death Do Us Part. I will remember these characters and their struggles, sacrifices, and all they overcame for years to come. I truly feel Adelaide Forrest set the bar on anti-heroes with this one. Rafe will be hard to beat!Oh and make sure you grab that extended epilogue at the end. I promise you WANT to read that! ;)