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1st person/multi pov
Spice: 4/5

Give. Me. More!
The Saint is a prequel to the Executioners of Malice trilogy. If you read Run For Me from the Striptease anthology then you’re familiar with parts of this story. It has been rewritten and expanded into this steamy glimpse at what we can expect from the upcoming books. Which I for one am even more excited about after reading this new version! 

Gianna has fled her home and been in hiding from her stepfather for the last 4 years. She decides to join the auction being held at the strip club she works at where she will be purchased for one night by someone in the crowd. The prize she’s offering? Her virginity on an expensive silver platter. What she didn’t intend was to wind up being bought by a man who could ruin everything and force her out of hiding. 

The original story had me hooked from the start and this one was no different. In fact I felt like it sucked me in a little more than it did before. We get to see some of the history between these three guys early on as well as how they wind up at the auction to begin with. I love how the events that follow were modified to include the other two guys that were not there originally. It made the whole scene in the forest so much hotter! And considering who the third guy in the group is I’m very excited to see how that will play out going forward. 

Of course we’re still left on a cliffhanger but that’s to be expected and if I’m being honest it’s nowhere near as maddening as the original one was. So for that I am happy with it lol. I don’t quite want to pull all my hair out waiting for the first book to drop like I was. 😂 

I cannot wait to see what Delaney has in store for us and from this little peek at these men I have a feeling they are going to be sinfully drool worthy!

1st person/multi pov

Spice: 4/5

Ahhh and the plot thickens!! I’m obsessed with this world I swear! The beginning had me sweating a tad, especially after the way the previous book ended. Well really when this one starts it’s not exactly in a great situation lol but I will say that it’s definitely fun seeing how Aurelia gets through said situation. 😂 She’s just so…  tempting… 😏😮‍💨

As for Daemon, Ronan, Alaric, and Dariana? Way to stab me in the heart Harleigh! 😂 I was already torn up enough in book 1 from all the tension. Now I feel like it’s even worse because of the situation this time around. And let’s not forget the creepy uncle with an agenda I haven’t fully figured out yet. There’s something a lot bigger at play here and it’s obvious Aurelia is the center of it all. The latest question I now have is who all knows and who all is in the dark?  🤔

Oh and don’t worry the spice is still just as good as the previous book so expect lots of dirty talk, dominance, and 🩸 .  

It’s still fairly dark so make sure to check those TW. Then buckle up and hold on tight as we barrel down that pathway to darkness and answers! So ready for book 3! 

1st person/multi pov

Spice: 4.5/5

Well this was a book I didn’t know I needed! I was so hooked on this story from the very beginning. It didn’t take long for me to realize this was going to be right up my alley. I mean you’ve got two serial killer brothers traveling together to a job with so much tension between them only to have a woman dropped in their lap that they can’t seem to let go of. Well one more so than the other but still it makes for a very interesting road trip! 

The spice was soooooo so good! It was dark and dirty and a few times it was just plain wild what was going down and how is it so incredibly hot at the same time?! 🥴🙈 I don’t know but I do know that I loved every second of it. I also loved the storyline it followed as well which kept me engaged in the story instead of constantly pausing and putting the book down like I tend to do. I mean Karson alone was entertaining enough but him plus the others - it was just awesome haha! 

Anyways this sucker is dark so mind those trigger warnings before reading it but if you like your romance good and dark then by all means go read this book!! 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

1st person/single pov
Spice: 1/5 (don't worry it is basically fade to black)

So when I found out this book was going back to the Shadow Realm I was instantly excited. Given what we found out happened in the Shadow Realm with Hudson and Grace and who was left there I knew it was part of their story I couldn't pass up. I will say that I didn't love this particular book as much as I did the rest of the books but I did still enjoy it. It had all of the usual Grace and Hudson banter as well as the Hudson and Jaxon banter that drew me into the series, to begin with. However, it also has some tension between Jaxon and Flint that I was completely wrapped up in the entire book as well as some added tension between a couple of other side characters.

In fact, we get to see quite a few of our favorite characters from the previous books make a repeat appearance in this part of the story. We also get to see some new characters and learn more about some of the ones we've only seen small glimpses of so far. There are a lot of laughs, a quite comical concert experience, moments of vulnerability that will have you choking back a few tears, and a story that wraps up all of these characters we've grown to love these last few years in one big happy ending. While this book did not necessarily blow me away as the ones before it did it was still an excellent way to wrap up their series and I can understand why it was written in the order it was. As for the audio well it was as good as the rest of them were. I've always loved the voices this narrator gives to all of the characters especially Hudson's. And you do get a small moment from Hudson's point of view at the end voiced by Liam Price. I'm still not a big fan of his female voices but it's always a bonus when we get a Hudson chapter regardless. 

1st person/dual pov
Spice: 4/5

Well, I enjoyed every minute of this book!

This is a dark and spicy rom-com, unlike any other rom-com I've ever read! The story follows Beck, a serial "unaliver" taking out the trash of society. I'm talking about the truly horrible people that slip through the corruption and loopholes of the justice system. Beck is a very dangerous man and seems to not feel emotions quite the same way others do. While he is scoping out his next target he meets the enticing woman that will become his newest obsession, Tate also known as TK. When he meets TK and it's like a switch was flipped inside him turning him into this still dangerous but also swoon-worthy man. I love how he's so obsessed with her and with taking care of her regardless of the fact that he's never felt this way about anyone before. His inexperience doesn't mean he's lacking in any way however because this man knows exactly what he's doing. And for anything he doesn't know he sure is a fast learner haha. ;)

Now I am a big fan of dark humor so I really loved how the comedy was mixed into this yet it stayed dark and steamy. The relationship Beck has with his friends/partners/coworkers, whatever you want to call them lol, is so funny and their interactions made for some of my favorite moments in the book. I'm also hoping to see some of their stories in the future because I have a feeling there are some exciting things going on there. 

The spice? The spice was HOT! Like I was not expecting it to be as good as it was considering the things we find out early on lol but I was pleasantly surprised. Beck has got his dirty talk locked down and I'm so here for it. The storyline was good but I wasn't honestly sure where it was going until much later in the book. I sort of felt like I was just along for the ride without a clear answer as to where the destination would be. But it was an enjoyable ride at least lol. As I got closer to the end and I started to pick up on where things were headed I definitely enjoyed it more and had my mind made up on how it would end. Until I was thrown a curveball I never saw coming. That alone almost made up for being a tad unsure in the beginning because that twist was so good in more ways than one. Then it all got wrapped up in the perfect ending for these two. 

This was the first book I've read from this author and I have to say I'm very much considering reading some of the other books Genna has published because of it. This is a good one to pick up if you enjoy dark humor and dark romance without some big emotional third-act fallout. 

**Make sure to check the TW before reading.**

1st person/dual pov
Spice: 4.5/5

I wish I could better explain the vice grip this series has on my heart. This book takes us to the events immediately following the end of book two. Raven and Zeke are fighting their way back to each other with every fiber of their souls as well as fighting to keep their people safe. When a new threat enters the realm Raven and Zeke learn more about their pasts, who they are now, their bond, and what it all could mean for their future. 

Obviously, if you’ve made it to this point of the series you know that these two have had quite a few hurdles thrown at them so far on top of being in the middle of a multitude of secrets. So why jump of a perfectly good moving train right? 😂 It just wouldn’t be “Zaven” without lots of tension and passion. Which is the first thing I loved about this particular book - the fighting and the making up. 😆 Because no one grovels without actually groveling quite like Zeke does. He just sort of tells you you’re no longer mad at him with these swoon worthy words and flirtatious personality then before you come to your senses bam - the ravaging begins! While I am a huge fan of these hot as sin makeup sessions I can’t lie I really do like the bickering between them lol! They both push each others buttons most of the time on purpose and if they know it will piss the other off it only entices them to do it more 99% of the time. Although with the making up they do I can’t say that I blame them cause I’d be doing the same thing in their shoes haha!

Another thing I loved was this big family they have created.From actual relatives to best friends, advisors, rulers of other kingdoms, and even some of the families living within the kingdom Raven and Zeke have both gone from being alone to surrounded by love, support, and friendship. The more they are there fighting alongside our duo the more we learn about them and the more we love them. I like how Whitney has taken a few of the characters that I was not fond of at first and slowly revealed pieces of them that buried their way into my heart. Now it feels like I’ve adored them from the very beginning and I’m just as invested in their happiness as I am Raven and Zeke’s. 

As for the storyline well get ready to have a lot of your questions and/or theories answered - then to have new ones after those answers. 😂 BUT I will say this, I didn’t have near a many questions at the end of this book as I have the other two. Like I said there’s a lot that gets revealed throughout this book and even the tiniest piece is important. It’s all one big magical puzzle and I’m freaking hooked on figuring it all out. For me it made reading it so much more fun as I waited for the next puzzle piece to drop into place. 

And of course I can’t not talk about the spice really quick. Because holy mackerel I thought there wouldn’t be as much spice in this one as there was the others. I mean the quantity is probably not quite as high but it’s not lacking in quantity department either lol. But that’s not even that important when the quality of the spice that is there is blazing! (Hehe see what I did there? I couldn’t pass that opportunity up. 🙈) Zeke has taken his obsessed self and gone feral when it comes to Raven’s body. And our girl is not complaining one bit. In fact she’s right there with him almost as feral as he his…almost. 😏 Whew, but there is this one scene towards the end of the book, and you’ll know it when you get to it trust me, but it will live rent free in my head for the rest of my days. It is scorching! Quite literally combusting with passion. 😆 I may or may not have read the scene over like 5 times before moving on because daddy Zeke came to play and my knees went MF WEAK! 🥵🥵🫠
Bless you for that Whitney… bless you. 🤌🏻👏🏻

Oh and Whitney has stated several times this book is darker tan the others. That is in no way an understatement because there are some things that broke my heart to read about. While it did not trigger me to read it there will be someone if not a few someone’s who possibly will be so make sure to go over the content warnings before reading. 

So, did we end on another epic cliffhanger? Yupp - I was on the verge of screaming again. Even if I wasn’t quite as riled up as I was at the end of book two I was still pretty fired up over it lol.
Now am I going to go bonkers waiting for the next book? Why yes without a doubt
Is it going to be worth every single second of the wait? Absofrigginlutely!!!!

1st person/multi pov

Spice: 4.5/5

Well, here we are. Ruler closes out this series with Acacia and her men trying to figure out how to move the Kronos Society into the future so that they can rule the way they want to instead of the way they have to. And because nothing is ever simple when it comes to the Kronos Society that’s not all they have to face along the way. Cia, Kai, Gus, and Liam are drawing closer to finding out who is moving the proverbial chess pieces behind the scenes in their world, and with that secrets are unfolding that no one saw coming. 

I love the way this book, the whole series really, is written in a way that has you hanging on every last word. As soon as you know something is about to be revealed you still don’t get hit with that right away. The characters and the story kind of talk around it a bit allowing the information to gradually unfold before you. It builds up more suspense throughout the books and is incredibly entertaining. I also love how there’s so much within the writing that relates to Greek mythology. With the Drákon family being so centered around that mythology I would expect nothing less. 

I also really loved how the relationships between the guys developed and how they have this new kind of bond with each other as a unit. They seem to support each other more in this stage of the series and it’s obvious they’ve grown to care about each other as well. They truly became a family and it was great to see after all they’ve been through together. Plus it led to some teasing and bantering back and forth between them (especially Gus and Liam) that had me laughing a few times. It was adorable. The spice was so freaking hot of course as it has been the whole series. There were even a couple of moments that had me fanning myself because the scene was so emotionally charged it made the spice even hotter. So you’ll absolutely be satisfied in that department. 😉

Overall it’s a great ending to a great series. Pretty much everything important that I wanted to get wrapped up got closure in one way or another and it seems like some doorways were left cracked in case other stories are written down the road. I highly recommend this series especially if you’re a big fan of secret societies because this one has so much weaved into it that you’ll never want it to end. 

*As always check any TW before reading.*

1st person/multi pov
Spice: 4/5

I swear this series just keeps getting better! 
We jump right back in where Convict left us hanging. Amorette has to decide just how far she’s willing to go for these men even if it means darkening her soul in the process. On top of that, the guys’ plans for the Institution start to crumble around them leading them to look for allies in unexpected places. All while battling unseen enemies to survive. 

A couple of the brothers get some more focus in this book and we get to see their characters unfolding a little more as they are coming to terms with their feelings for Amorette as well as growing closer as brothers. We also get to see more of Matías and how he plays his role within this elaborate game of chess that makes up their way of life. 

The spice is hot and feels like it’s getting closer to pushing more boundaries between them all. The new dynamic of their situation becomes more familiar which has them all working together more. Now that Amorette is part of that inner circle they operate within she is realizing just how hard it is to hold onto your morals in their world and that there is a lot more gray area than she first believed. 

And that ending? Blake left us with another nail-biter cliffhanger that will have you wanting to toss your Kindle across the room lol! Now if the next books could just hurry up and get here already! 😆

*This is a dark romance. Please check CW before reading.*

1st person/dual pov
Spice: 3.5/5

What. A. Mind. F*€k.
This has to be one of the wildest and most unique duets I’ve ever read…

The suspense that builds from the first book all the way until the very last page of this one is just incredible. Every time I thought I sort of knew what was going on, why someone was doing something, who was doing what, or what was going to happen next things would do a 180 and go in the opposite direction than I expected. But it was never obvious that things were fixing to get turned around so it was even more entertaining to be caught by surprise.

As for the characters - Luna is one of those women that seems sweet on the outside but there is a fierce need to protect and avenge those she cares about. I definitely wouldn’t want to get on her bad side. Dutch is calculating, smart, charming, and can even be a tad manipulative if he needs to be. I loved being inside his head as he worked through all of the possibilities regarding the situation they are in.

There is a little more spice than the first book but some of it is a little… out there? 🫣😅 I don’t really want to say much else about it for a few reasons lol. What I will say is that it takes some time for (the majority of) the spice to really kick into gear and when it does you get a good bit of it. It’s nice and steamy, nothing super wild but good nonetheless.

The ending though? Whoa - the ending was the best part of the whole book! I’m still feeling some type of way about it because it had my heart frozen in fear for a good bit lol but man it was SO good!! Monica really couldn’t have chosen a better way to end this duet.

If you’re looking for a romance that’s a little different from the rest and will have you so engrossed that you fly through it in a matter of hours then you should definitely give this one a chance.

**Always check the TW before reading as this is a dark romance and there will be potential triggers.**

1st person/single pov
Spice: 3.5/5

This book was such a surprise for me! At first, I was a little... I'm not even sure there's one word to sum up what exactly I was feeling lol. Maybe a little perplexed? I don't know the point is when I first started reading the language took some time to get used to and because I'm a tad immature when it comes to my humor there were a couple of things I probably read and pronounced incorrectly in my head so of course I was hysterically laughing over it lol. As the story went on though it was no longer strange and their way of speaking became somewhat second nature to read and understand. I mean this is a fantasy world after all and it does center around fairytales so the strange language is not so out of left field. 

Speaking of fairytales let me just say that I am a huge fan of the way Adaline took the concept of fairytales and weaved them into this storyline. It's such a different spin on using these stories both in the way they are normally told as well as using them in an entirely new way. Like a combination of the original and darker versions of the tales mixed with the current childhood versions, we all grew up with. There are so many different characters from all of those stories mixed together into one big world that it creates such a fun reality to escape into.

The main characters of the story however are so full of personality and loveable that you can't help but be entertained. The number of times I busted out laughing at the banter between all of them was too many to count. And our FMC's lack of filter to keep her thoughts inside her head had me cracking up every time I turned around! I absolutely know how she feels cause I often have the same problem haha! The spice is supposed to increase as the series goes on but even with the handful of moments you get in this first book, I'd say it was very well done. It was full of tension, and steam, and not overly detailed. It complimented the storyline and the relationship between the characters without overpowering it at the same time. 

With a nice little twist in the plot towards the end and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger of an ending part of me will be hanging in limbo awaiting the next installment trying my best to be as patient as possible lol! I have a good feeling about this series that's for sure. If you're looking for a fun fantasy romance with a little spice mixed in that is upbeat and will leave you with a smile on your face I'd say this is a good one to reach for.