WICKED WEDNESDAY
A special treat today on Discover... for Wicked Wednesday. Amber Daulton has brought along a guest who has stepped off the pages of her book to speak to us.
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I’m Rubén Lozano, the hero from
Amber Daulton’s dark romance novel, Lost in His Spiderwebs. I don’t feel
comfortable calling myself “hero.” That doesn’t fit me. Not at all. I’m an
anti-hero, a villain with a decent side. If you’re someone I like, I can be a
good guy toward you. Nice, funny, generous. If we’re enemies, then watch your
back. That’s the only warning you’ll get.
Today, I’m going to talk about my
career. I’m the leader of the Lozano Cartel, one of the oldest cartels in
Mexico. It’s dark, deadly, dangerous—just like me. Being the boss is messy, and
only the most wicked can survive it.
As a child, I was the forgotten
second son. Papá
focused all of his attention on my older brother, corrupting him and turning
him into a monster. Even though I was raised in luxury, it came at a
price—blood. Anyone who crossed the path of a Lozano had to pay. Everything I
have, I earned with my fists. Or a knife, gun, machete—I’m not picky when it
comes to weapons. Unlike my best friend, Enrique. He loves his damn blades.
Anyway, I’m the third generation of Lozanos to rule the cartel, so I have some
big shoes to fill. I took command last year after Papá died. My father and grandfather who ruled before me
would turn over in their graves if they knew about the changes I was making.
No more unnecessary killing.
No more targeting civilians.
Do business as peacefully as
possible.
Shed blood only when you run out of
other options.
These changes aren’t popular with
some of my underlings, but as the boss, they have no choice but to obey me. At
least, that’s how it should be. One of my councilmen, Alroy Tenorio, and his
flunkies are causing problems. A civil war brewing. With Enrique and my core
group of trusted friends and confidants at my side, I’m more than capable of
handling betrayers, but I’m distracted. Before you ask, yes, I’m distracted
because of a damn woman.
Drina Cabrera.
Dios mío. My God. That
gorgeous, infuriating woman will be the death of me. I keep thinking about her
when I should be worrying about Tenorio stabbing me in the back. She’s wicked,
fearless, and all mine. When I’m with her, I feel like I can do anything,
accomplish any goal, become the man I was destined to be. The thought of losing
her guts me. She shouldn’t have so much power over me, but here I am, telling
you this when I need to staple my mouth shut. I need a son to carry on my
legacy. But I want a queen, a woman to rule at my side, to advise me in tough
situations. That woman is Drina. She just needs to let her down guard and
accept my darker side into her life.
I’m nothing if not determined.
Drina will be mine forever. The cartel will thrive under my leadership. For
those who think to take either from me, think again. I’m not a man to trifle
with.
Readers, if you want to know more
about my business and my relationship with Drina, pick up a copy of Lost in His
Spiderwebs. It’s a dark, angsty ride, so be prepared.
Lost in His Spiderwebs
Series: Lozano
Cartel (book 2)
Release
Date: October 14, 2025
Publisher:
Daulton Publishing
Cover
Designer: Satin Rose Designs
Genre:
Dark Romance
Length: 90k
Heat Rating: 5 Flames
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Rubén Lozano, the new leader of
the Lozano Cartel, craves peace amidst a legacy of bloodshed and death. He
never expected to find his ex-lover, Drina Cabrera, in the clutches of his
vicious rivals. Her haunted eyes compel him to rescue her, but freeing her is
another matter.
After five months of captivity,
Drina trades one captor for another. Though she succumbs to Rubén’s masterful
touch, the bittersweet memory of her daughter and the life she was stolen from
is a constant wedge between them.
When Rubén’s darkest secret comes out, he will have to wash his hands in crimson. Will Drina let her king face the danger alone, or stand at his side as his cartel queen?
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Book two in the dark romance series, the Lozano Cartel. All the
books can be read as a standalone, but are part of an interconnected series.
–
Scenes
featuring forced seduction, drug distribution, torture/violence,
kidnapping/captivity, and attempted sexual assault may be uncomfortable for
some readers.
–
No cheating
and HEA guaranteed!
– Written in 3rd POV.
The cartel king has finally found his queen.
Excerpt
“Smile,” Rubén told her.
“It’s showtime.”
She nodded and lifted her
chin, wincing a little in the flashing camera lights.
As three
hand-picked paparazzi snapped pictures of him and Drina from all angles, Rubén counted to thirty before he steered Drina
past them to the music room.
“Wow,” Drina murmured as
they passed the piano for the ballroom.
A massive chandelier
gleamed from the lofty ceiling, its decorative crystals reflecting the soft
white light and dancing spots across the ivory walls and the chattering,
laughing guests. The live band played instrumental music at the far end of the
rectangular room, where Esme’s team had set up fancy tables and chairs for the
speech and dinner portion of the evening.
“Why do you keep this room
locked up? It’s magnificent.”
He shrugged. “It’s a bitch
to clean.”
His blunt answer steepled
Drina’s eyebrows. “My, what consideration. I’m sure the housekeeping staff
appreciates it,” she teased and pulled him onto the dance floor alongside
several other couples. “Let’s dance.”
As her arms slid around his
shoulders, he rested his hands on her waist. Her body heat and strawberry aroma enveloped him.
Groaning, he gripped the thick fabric of her dress so hard that it bunched and the
band of his rings bit into his skin. She rested her head against his chest, and
her hair teased his nose. They
swayed, lost in each other as though they were the only people around. A foolish notion, one he shouldn’t revel in. If he
did, he would ravage her on the floor.
“You
have a good turnout,” she murmured while he twirled her about. She spun back
into his embrace. “Are any of these people your friends?”
“Hardly.”
This was his world. Glamour, power, prestige. The public mask he wore to hide
his sinister nature. “You’re swimming in dangerous waters. The sooner you
realize I can buy and discard all these sharks and guppies with a flick of my
wrist, the better off you’ll be.”
“I’m
well aware you’re king of the sharks.”
He
snorted, holding her closer. “You’re a barracuda. Lithe grace and sharp teeth.”
“Ooh,
I like that.” She nipped at his chin. “I’ll never be a guppy.”
Damn
right. As the song ended, he guided her off the dance floor. Duty called.
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Amber Daulton is the
author of the Lozano Cartel, the Arresting Onyx, the Embracing You, and the Ramseys
in Time series, as well as several standalone novellas. Her books are
available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
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