I felt like every step I took got me further away from the truth and brought me closer to my own demise. Because my heart was broken, and so was I
I felt like every step I took got me further away from the truth and brought me closer to my own demise. Because my heart was broken, and so was I. Yet, for a moment, when Rook offered me a home, I’d felt hope again.
The book starts with Stephanie in the role of the executive manager of the island that she truly hates and with Mr. Rook far away. He obviously gives her space to do her research and to appreciate his work. Is he ever coming back? Will they ever have sex? Yes. And YES.
The truth is out. And Stephanie has chosen to believe Mr. Rook for the first time. Despite the fact that Mr. Rook had a horrible past and that he may not even have a future; Stephanie likes this version of truth. It could be her fantasy or maybe Mr. Rook’s fantasy.
And then when she least expects it, she hears another version of the truth. A version that does not include her sister dying after swimming in the middle of the night. A new version that has her sister being sacrificed and murdered.
Can she run away fast enough? And has she chosen the right enemy? Maybe the enemy is outside the island.
The story untangles a bit after the middle of the book, but then it becomes more complicated towards the end and stops again with a cliffhanger. The paranormal elements are strong again. Or maybe Stephanie is on drugs and she is delusional. Or maybe Mr. Rook is a bad boy who likes telling lies.
I wish there are more than three books in this series. There is so much space for so many more new twists. I am looking forward to book 3, “Check”. Hopefully soon…
I hope you had a pleasant stay in our island and please leave your soul back here on your way out.
Merged review:
I felt like every step I took got me further away from the truth and brought me closer to my own demise. Because my heart was broken, and so was I. Yet, for a moment, when Rook offered me a home, I’d felt hope again.
The book starts with Stephanie in the role of the executive manager of the island that she truly hates and with Mr. Rook far away. He obviously gives her space to do her research and to appreciate his work. Is he ever coming back? Will they ever have sex? Yes. And YES.
The truth is out. And Stephanie has chosen to believe Mr. Rook for the first time. Despite the fact that Mr. Rook had a horrible past and that he may not even have a future; Stephanie likes this version of truth. It could be her fantasy or maybe Mr. Rook’s fantasy.
And then when she least expects it, she hears another version of the truth. A version that does not include her sister dying after swimming in the middle of the night. A new version that has her sister being sacrificed and murdered.
Can she run away fast enough? And has she chosen the right enemy? Maybe the enemy is outside the island.
The story untangles a bit after the middle of the book, but then it becomes more complicated towards the end and stops again with a cliffhanger. The paranormal elements are strong again. Or maybe Stephanie is on drugs and she is delusional. Or maybe Mr. Rook is a bad boy who likes telling lies.
I wish there are more than three books in this series. There is so much space for so many more new twists. I am looking forward to book 3, “Check”. Hopefully soon…
I hope you had a pleasant stay in our island and please leave your soul back here on your way out....more
A book with tropes that I enjoy reading: -reverse harem -bully romance -enemies to lovers -childhood friends to enemies to lovers -rejected mate -girl witA book with tropes that I enjoy reading: -reverse harem -bully romance -enemies to lovers -childhood friends to enemies to lovers -rejected mate -girl with unique powers
Slow burn reverse harem. I absolutely loved it. Great world building, distinctive strong characters. I am looking forward to discovering their secretsSlow burn reverse harem. I absolutely loved it. Great world building, distinctive strong characters. I am looking forward to discovering their secrets in the next books. It has the potential to become one of my favourite series this year!...more
Stryker (causes earthquakes) and Melanie/Phoebe (dual personality in one body, Phoebe the bad one who creates fire and Melanie the good one who createStryker (causes earthquakes) and Melanie/Phoebe (dual personality in one body, Phoebe the bad one who creates fire and Melanie the good one who creates ice) ...more
After three really strong books in the series (especially "Famine"!), this book felt a bit underwhelming... Still I enjoyed it and I loved the book coAfter three really strong books in the series (especially "Famine"!), this book felt a bit underwhelming... Still I enjoyed it and I loved the book cover....more
Jack sighed. “Still in love with two.” “I wish I wasn’t. I really do.”
Go Evie!
I truly truly enjoyed this book - although there is one more book to go Jack sighed. “Still in love with two.” “I wish I wasn’t. I really do.”
Go Evie!
I truly truly enjoyed this book - although there is one more book to go and I am not sure how exactly Kresley is gonna wrap up everything.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Highs and lows. Angst and romance. Zombies, starvation and disaster on one hand and selflessness and unconditional love on the other hand.
Evie will never abandon anyone who loves. She will always try to make them see the truth. She will never stop believing in true love and in fated love.
Maybe she will find true love with one man and fated love with a different man.
Anyway prepare for some first class crawling. Death has been a really bad boy. And prepare for some first class self-sacrifice. Death and the Cajun boy could have a competition about this.
Lastly, seriously, WHO THE HELL IS JACK? All the Major Arcana choices are taken and I cannot accept that he is just a puny human. He is a major player....more
Our eyes met, my heart refusing to beat if his wasn’t going to exist. And I realized, as his blood bubbled over my fingers, what love felt like.
Oh thiOur eyes met, my heart refusing to beat if his wasn’t going to exist. And I realized, as his blood bubbled over my fingers, what love felt like.
Oh this enternal unstoppable love...
This is how a paranormal lust/passion/obsession should look/feel like!
Jade and Malcolm. Jade is a daywalker and a natural born vampire...with daddy issues. Her father takes advantage of her, mindf@ck her and does not love her enough. Still she is a spoiled princess. Malcom is a made vampire and much much older than Jade. He has feelings for her since she was born and he was ordered not to act about his feelings by her daddy. Malcom is a vampire warrior and he is in charge of Jade's security.
If you are expecting sweet friendly vampires and a bit bloody but still flowery expression of love, you will be mistaken.
“You’ve always been mine. From the moment I held you bloody and fresh from the womb. He hadn’t even swaddled you, just dumped you cold and naked, cord still attached, in my hands. I quitted your cries. Found you milk; nursed you blood from my fingertips. I hid you from the court except when your father wanted to prance his prize pony about. I’ve murdered almost every human you slept with, hundreds. I didn’t even drink them. I just left them to rot.”
This is an adult romance for adult audience. Be warned!
Note and maybe spoilers: I was keep wondering who is Jade. Is she Pearl from Catacombs? Well, no she is not. But she is most probably (definitely) related to her. ...more
You worship only me. He whispered the words into her mind. I am your God.
WTF have I read?
Horror erotica Decadence Deliciously perverted Totally engaginYou worship only me. He whispered the words into her mind. I am your God.
WTF have I read?
Horror erotica Decadence Deliciously perverted Totally engaging Maddening and disturbing
Daywalker Pearl tries to make herself disappear in New York. She does not understand her true nature until she commits a murder in order to defend herself. It is how she will meet the greatest predator of the city. Vampire.
She will be imprisoned by this monster who keeps erasing her memory. Each day she wakes up, she has no memory of the days passed. Darius is brutal, savage and keeps breaking her continually because she can regenerate. Does he care for her? Is it just a game? Is she just his favourite toy?
“We were playing a game before you fell asleep. I think we should play another.”
Every time the prince of darkness visits her, he reintroduces himself. He is her GOD. If she doesn’t like it, she will be convinced to admit it through pain and pleasure and ecstasy.
I have to admit that he is one of the most interesting monsters I have ever come across in horror erotica.
“Come now, my Pearl. Let me show you my love.” It was almost impossible to speak. “This is not love.” Groaning out a blissfully broken laugh, the man licked her tears. “In my thousands of years ruling our kind, I have never cared for a single female with such devoted attention. Not one of my own flock have I used since you became my possession—no matter how the slavering bitches beg for it. I have filled your home with treasures; drained many humans night after night so my face might please you and my blood might be sweet.”
The days will become years and the story finishes a bit abruptly. I had invested so much in this story that I was on edge when it finished.