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Nocturnal Hearts #2
The Queen's Temptation
He’s her bodyguard, and she’s committed to her crown.
Charmer. Rogue. Protector.
In his three hundred years Niall of Nocturne had never pretended to be a good man–or Witch for that matter.
It was meant to be a moment of hedonistic pleasure, until the beautiful Fae he met in the tavern that night ran away after just one kiss.
It should have been simple. Pure pleasure. No emotions attached.
No matter how gorgeous or captivating she was, he shouldn’t be thinking of her still. The mysterious woman he now can’t get out of his mind no matter how hard he tries.
The one who just walked into the room wearing a crown.
His mission was supposed to be simple: act as personal bodyguard and magical escort to the soon-to-be crowned Queen of the Fae.
The problem is… now that he’s had a taste of the forbidden, can he bring himself to let her go?
***
Fierce. Duty-bound. Queen.
Ruby inherited a crown dripping with the blood of her lineage. A royal bloodline bound for eons by an ancient curse.
She was never meant to sit on the Fae throne.
While the alluring, roguish Witch might have easily seduced her that night, she came to her senses the moment their kiss was interrupted.
It was meant to be one last night of personal freedom before fulfilling her duty. A future sacrificed indefinitely to the crown and bound to an unwanted political betrothal.
Discovering her fated mate was never part of the plan.
Neither was finding her handsome stranger waiting for her in the Fae Court. The Witch now entrusted with being her round the clock protection as Queen.
Now temptation has left her no choice… the curse placed on Fae Royals will always claim its victims. She’ll do everything in her power to ensure her mate never discovers the truth.
Charmer. Rogue. Protector.
In his three hundred years Niall of Nocturne had never pretended to be a good man–or Witch for that matter.
It was meant to be a moment of hedonistic pleasure, until the beautiful Fae he met in the tavern that night ran away after just one kiss.
It should have been simple. Pure pleasure. No emotions attached.
No matter how gorgeous or captivating she was, he shouldn’t be thinking of her still. The mysterious woman he now can’t get out of his mind no matter how hard he tries.
The one who just walked into the room wearing a crown.
His mission was supposed to be simple: act as personal bodyguard and magical escort to the soon-to-be crowned Queen of the Fae.
The problem is… now that he’s had a taste of the forbidden, can he bring himself to let her go?
***
Fierce. Duty-bound. Queen.
Ruby inherited a crown dripping with the blood of her lineage. A royal bloodline bound for eons by an ancient curse.
She was never meant to sit on the Fae throne.
While the alluring, roguish Witch might have easily seduced her that night, she came to her senses the moment their kiss was interrupted.
It was meant to be one last night of personal freedom before fulfilling her duty. A future sacrificed indefinitely to the crown and bound to an unwanted political betrothal.
Discovering her fated mate was never part of the plan.
Neither was finding her handsome stranger waiting for her in the Fae Court. The Witch now entrusted with being her round the clock protection as Queen.
Now temptation has left her no choice… the curse placed on Fae Royals will always claim its victims. She’ll do everything in her power to ensure her mate never discovers the truth.
562 pages, ebook
Published May 1, 2023
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Elliott Rose
20 books3,791 followersElliott Rose is a bestselling author of romance on the forbidden and deliciously dark side. She lives in a teeny tiny beachside community in the south of Aotearoa, New Zealand with her partner and three rescue dogs.
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May 20, 2023
... He'd fallen down a deep hole where he'd started to fall in love, even though he knew that wasn't the arrangement. Even though he knew without a shadow of a doubt it would split him in two and regurgitate him as some kind of broken, pathetic version of himself.
But he couldn't stop it. No matter how hard he scrabbled at the sides of the tunnel as he fell, searching for purchase beneath his fingers, for anything that might delay this unnerving free-fall. All he could do was close his eyes and hope that when he finally landed, there might be enough shards left of his soul to put back together.
Y'all, The Queen's Temptation is pretty much the perfect book.
I said what I said.
This is also the best Nocturnal Hearts book to date. Elliott Rose's writing was already good to begin with, but I feel like Queen is just on another level and I couldn't be more proud. Niall of Nocturne is effortlessly charming and wicked and I already loved him from the second he showed up in this universe - but seeing him with Ruby, getting to just bask in their chemistry, in the tension, the yearning... oh my god, you guys, its so good. This book was so GOOD .
Perhaps he'd had it wrong this whole time? Maybe you didn't get to spend an eternity with the great love of your life. He wondered if instead you got to spend small eternities that lived within the tiniest of moments. Simply enjoying every second while it lasted.
The Queen's Temptation has pretty much got all of the best things:
● Bodyguard romance
● Forbidden romance - since Ruby and Niall are mates, but there's a curse, and he's her bodyguard, and she's betrothed, and omfg the angst, its so good
● Fated mates
● Forced Proximity
● Curses - I mentioned curses, right? Love those.
● Political intrigue
... and then there's the spicy goodness -
● Praise kink
● Shadow play
● Light bondage
● Edging (yes please and thank you)
● Enthusiastic consent
● All of the dirty talk (I swear, the mouth on this man! Niall is filthy and wonderful and I love him)
And, of course, then there's Rowan. So much more Rowan this time around, I was living for his grumpy, bordering-on-psychotic self. I can't wait for his book. There's just something about that witch that makes me fucking weak. And if his fated mate is who I think it is, then I AM SO READY FOR THAT RIDE, LET'S GOOOOOOO!
We didn't get as much Brigid this time around as we did in Lachie's book, though, but when she does show up, she is an absolute joy. She really is my favorite of the Nocturne siblings - just sunshine and chaos, all wrapped up in a little pixie-esque body. I love her.
As far as plot, some of the story-beats are predictable, others not as much. But regardless, even when I was able to guess the twist(s) in advance, that didn't mean it still didn't pack a punch. Elliott Rose managed to get me to cry TWICE while reading this book. Niall and Ruby saying goodbye to each other absolutely killed me... AND THEN THE SACRIFICE AFTER THAT TWIST DURING THE CLIMAX! Ughhh... it's so good, send help!
I love this book. Honestly, I don't know what else there is to say. The pacing is great, the action is excellent, the spice is all of the yes please omg this is so good, I can't, give me more I could have wanted, the emotions are poignant, and the continued world-building and setups for future books are absolutely solid.
If you're in the market for a paranormal fantasy romance series that's spicy, fun, and easy to read/follow, then its time to get acquainted with the Nocturne siblings and their inner circle. You won't be disappointed!
"I asked you once to take care of something for me... Just so you know, I don't regret a single moment because it brought me to you. And I would have searched through ten thousand lifetimes to be with you again. There is no plane or world beyond this one that could have kept you from me. Our souls are intertwined by fate and I know we've been together in lifetimes before this one. We'll always find each other, because we are two pieces of a whole. You're mine... and I will spend an eternity proving that to you, if necessary.”
May 19, 2023
This book was just phenomenal, I loved everything about it !! It has some of my favourite tropes such as forced proximity, bodyguard, pining for each other, fated mates and one of my own “She’s a Queen” !!
Discovering more about Niall was fantastic, it was already hard to not like him in the last book and he was behind what I thought. I especially love his power, he’s an empath and Elliott Rose truly made me love that power, it has its advantages and disadvantages, showing that nothing is just black and white. Niall has some darkness within himself, making him even more fierce, strong and hot !! The whole brotherly/sisterly interaction is beyond as always !! Brigit and Rowan are my ultimate favourites and I cannot wait to have more of them, of course, they had their role to play in this story.
Ruby was a major surprise, you could expect many things from a woman who just became a princess soon to be queen and who has to fight for her protection. She’s so so young compare to Niall, but only because they live long because if not her age is normal, she’s mature and not a really young protagonist. And as expected she’s awesome, a fighter and only with Niall a seductress 😍
The tension, the interaction between the two were off the charts, it was explosive and so well done. The plot is smooth and you just want to know what will happen next !!! This series really deserve love and this book will go as one of my favourite of the year yet ! I’m so glad to be following this series from the very beginning, it’s really exciting.
What to expect:
✨fated mates
✨age gap
✨bodyguard
✨forced proximity
✨engaged to a someone else
I was a Beta reader for this book and the review is from my own thoughts 😍
Discovering more about Niall was fantastic, it was already hard to not like him in the last book and he was behind what I thought. I especially love his power, he’s an empath and Elliott Rose truly made me love that power, it has its advantages and disadvantages, showing that nothing is just black and white. Niall has some darkness within himself, making him even more fierce, strong and hot !! The whole brotherly/sisterly interaction is beyond as always !! Brigit and Rowan are my ultimate favourites and I cannot wait to have more of them, of course, they had their role to play in this story.
Ruby was a major surprise, you could expect many things from a woman who just became a princess soon to be queen and who has to fight for her protection. She’s so so young compare to Niall, but only because they live long because if not her age is normal, she’s mature and not a really young protagonist. And as expected she’s awesome, a fighter and only with Niall a seductress 😍
The tension, the interaction between the two were off the charts, it was explosive and so well done. The plot is smooth and you just want to know what will happen next !!! This series really deserve love and this book will go as one of my favourite of the year yet ! I’m so glad to be following this series from the very beginning, it’s really exciting.
What to expect:
✨fated mates
✨age gap
✨bodyguard
✨forced proximity
✨engaged to a someone else
I was a Beta reader for this book and the review is from my own thoughts 😍
June 17, 2024
Fated mates and sacrifice...
What lengths would you go to for your fated mate? What would you sacrifice?
That's the question Ruby, our strong, turquoise haired and tatted heroine, must struggle to figure out while battling her attraction to her sexy bodyguard. Oh and their relationship is forbidden as she is bound in a political betrothal to another.
Forbidden romance is always a fun trope, but add in fated AND forbidden and there's just so much potential for fun angsty moments 🔥🔥 Which this book had in SPADES! And the steamy scenes...
I loved our sexy, possessive bodyguard, Niall. And empath magic was a pleasant change to the typical magic used in many books. Being able to sense emotions, to be able to influence them, etc. is a very cool concept.
If you're looking for a fast, fun read with some seriously beautiful moments then this is the book for you. I highlighted quite a few quotes in it that just exuded such sweetness and love 💘
I only had two minor issues, and this is just a personal prefer thing: more balance between plot and steam, and wishing for more experiences outside in the world as this does stay more in isolated settings. But again, those are just my epic fantasy preferences coming through 🙈
Elliott Rose's writing is so easy to fall into and allow it to carry you away into the story like a warm spring breeze. I definitely noted that at the start. And I appreciated that so much 💜
What lengths would you go to for your fated mate? What would you sacrifice?
That's the question Ruby, our strong, turquoise haired and tatted heroine, must struggle to figure out while battling her attraction to her sexy bodyguard. Oh and their relationship is forbidden as she is bound in a political betrothal to another.
Forbidden romance is always a fun trope, but add in fated AND forbidden and there's just so much potential for fun angsty moments 🔥🔥 Which this book had in SPADES! And the steamy scenes...
I loved our sexy, possessive bodyguard, Niall. And empath magic was a pleasant change to the typical magic used in many books. Being able to sense emotions, to be able to influence them, etc. is a very cool concept.
If you're looking for a fast, fun read with some seriously beautiful moments then this is the book for you. I highlighted quite a few quotes in it that just exuded such sweetness and love 💘
I only had two minor issues, and this is just a personal prefer thing: more balance between plot and steam, and wishing for more experiences outside in the world as this does stay more in isolated settings. But again, those are just my epic fantasy preferences coming through 🙈
Elliott Rose's writing is so easy to fall into and allow it to carry you away into the story like a warm spring breeze. I definitely noted that at the start. And I appreciated that so much 💜
August 21, 2024
Elliott told me this would be one hell of an emotional rollercoaster.
She told me this was close to her heart and I honestly felt that.
The more I finish a book in this series, the more it becomes clear that Elliott Rose is a force to be reckoned with.
Reading Ruby and Niall's story was absolutely heartwarming, it felt like a fucking warm hug, between the dynamic of these two and their passions, to the brotherhood and how Niall is close with his siblings and having to see the previous characters.
For some reason, Rowan sounds like he's gonna be my favourite read and I can't fucking wait honestly. We get to see a bit of the other brothers and their mates and dear ol Bridget that is a beacon of fucking sunshine that deserves forehead kisses.
I've said this before, I'll say this again, having discovered Elliott Rose in 2024 is fucking healing.
I've read my fair share of authors that make you feel all the feels, and Elliott is one of those authors without any single doubt.
There are authors that write paranormal romance but then there's ELLIOT ROSE THAT WRITES THE BEST KIND EVER!
The queen that you are!
She told me this was close to her heart and I honestly felt that.
The more I finish a book in this series, the more it becomes clear that Elliott Rose is a force to be reckoned with.
Reading Ruby and Niall's story was absolutely heartwarming, it felt like a fucking warm hug, between the dynamic of these two and their passions, to the brotherhood and how Niall is close with his siblings and having to see the previous characters.
For some reason, Rowan sounds like he's gonna be my favourite read and I can't fucking wait honestly. We get to see a bit of the other brothers and their mates and dear ol Bridget that is a beacon of fucking sunshine that deserves forehead kisses.
I've said this before, I'll say this again, having discovered Elliott Rose in 2024 is fucking healing.
I've read my fair share of authors that make you feel all the feels, and Elliott is one of those authors without any single doubt.
There are authors that write paranormal romance but then there's ELLIOT ROSE THAT WRITES THE BEST KIND EVER!
The queen that you are!
June 1, 2023
I got super lucky and read this as an ARC!
It was so good!!!
It doesn’t take me much convincing when they book has fated mates, age gap, BODY GAURD and forced proximity!
Oh and smut. Because…damn!
I loved it. Can’t wait to give the other books in the series a try !!
It was so good!!!
It doesn’t take me much convincing when they book has fated mates, age gap, BODY GAURD and forced proximity!
Oh and smut. Because…damn!
I loved it. Can’t wait to give the other books in the series a try !!
August 30, 2023
Well
I loved the beginning of this book, but the middle left me a bit bored of I am honest, I felt everything was dragged out heavily and things were constantly repeated, I had the feeling of "Yeah I already know that" alot. But then the final 6 chapters LOVED again. The twists and drama were exhilarating ! Have no regrets reading this series but the first two books were on another level!
I loved the beginning of this book, but the middle left me a bit bored of I am honest, I felt everything was dragged out heavily and things were constantly repeated, I had the feeling of "Yeah I already know that" alot. But then the final 6 chapters LOVED again. The twists and drama were exhilarating ! Have no regrets reading this series but the first two books were on another level!
August 10, 2023
Since this is a series of standalones I started my Nocturnal Hearts journey here because this one intrigued me the most. I mean with tropes like these how am I expected to resist. It’s not happening. This was my temptation… I caved… and I regret nothing.
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨.
I’ll be honest, usually I don’t like a third person read, but I persevered because I was promised a shadow daddy and trust me by the time we got there, I stopped noticing because I’d been sucked right in to this delightfully forbidden story. The shadow play didn’t disappoint either 😉
“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨.”
This book was my trial run to see if I’d retrace my steps with the rest of the series, and after finishing this one I’m still in that mindset of ‘how can I resist’ 😏
“𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨.”
✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• bodyguard • forbidden • fated mates • forced proximity • curses • 3rd person • soon to be queen • fae • magic • possessive shadow •
✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• shadow play • praise • lil’ bondage • edging • dirty talk • self care • safeword • slow tease •
✞ 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 ✞
• grief •
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Nocturnal Hearts #3
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: paranormal romance
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Niall & Ruby
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨.
I’ll be honest, usually I don’t like a third person read, but I persevered because I was promised a shadow daddy and trust me by the time we got there, I stopped noticing because I’d been sucked right in to this delightfully forbidden story. The shadow play didn’t disappoint either 😉
“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨.”
This book was my trial run to see if I’d retrace my steps with the rest of the series, and after finishing this one I’m still in that mindset of ‘how can I resist’ 😏
“𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨.”
✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• bodyguard • forbidden • fated mates • forced proximity • curses • 3rd person • soon to be queen • fae • magic • possessive shadow •
✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• shadow play • praise • lil’ bondage • edging • dirty talk • self care • safeword • slow tease •
✞ 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 ✞
• grief •
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Nocturnal Hearts #3
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: paranormal romance
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Niall & Ruby
June 6, 2023
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
The Queen’s Temptation is a story about forbidden love between a future queen and her bodyguard. These strangers are instantly drawn to each other one night at a bar and their attraction is evident! When the new fae queen, Ruby, comes to meet her witch bodyguard for her realmwide tour, Niall is shocked to find it’s the mysterious woman from the bar. Both bound by their duty to the realm, they agree to spend the time Ruby has left—before she assumes power and marries a suitable Royal— to explore the attraction between them. When it’s all said and done, will Niall and Ruby be able to walk away from what they have for the good of the realm?
Listen, I loved this story from beginning to end! It’s fast paced and spicy! I loved the main and supporting characters so much. This book is told mostly from Niall’s perspective. It is third person POV but switches perspectives between both main characters. I loved Niall and had no objections to his hilarious inner monologue or dirty thoughts about Ruby lol. The world building was very easy to digest and I appreciated the fact that the action starts right away! I like paranormal/fantasy books best when I can just be a part of their world immediately and figure everything else out later. The Queen’s Temptation is book three in the Nocturnal Hearts series but can definitely be read as a complete standalone if you have not read the previous books.
Back to our MMC! Niall is so charming and funny lol He can’t help himself when it comes to Ruby. He is very protective of her. But he really loves to praise and worship her. The way he sees her and thus his narration about her was sweet and adoring and very, very hott! Niall and that dirty talk—secured the bag! I loved Niall’s humor and energy. His empath magic allows him to sense and alter others’ emotions. Niall’s magic is also some of my favorite shadow magic I have seen! I mean… if the magic needs a safeword it gets a stamp of approval from me! 😏
Our FMC Ruby is deadly—Badass and stabby! *heart eyes* I loved Ruby’s magic as well! She can literally make blades appear out of thin air. I mean does it get more bad ass than that?! Like it said, heart eyes! She can do more than that but I was continually impressed by the magic system here. She was brave and selfless in so many ways! Her whole life had been about giving all she could to others long before she’s forced to take the throne. I could not believe how much Ruby was willing to sacrifice in order to protect the people she loves! She caused me high stress and I was completely ripped apart by her choice with the ancient curse that has affected her family! I am so happy she found Niall so he could tell her all about how perfect she is! But she is my lil subby baby! Her and Niall have so much trust in each other and their chemistry is so high from their first meeting! I wanted Ruby to fess up about her mate but I could also understand why she didn’t.
These two sneak around and steal moments with each other as much as they can in the time they have together. Each time they are together you can feel how much closer they’re growing and how they learn more and fall harder. It was sweet and spicy! I mentioned the high stress Ruby caused me and the end of the tour was the biggest cause! Will Ruby and Niall survive—no, will Zaji survive these characters separated?! Short answer is yes. I’m writing the review because this book does have the sweetest HEA!
I highly recommend this spicy paranormal romance to all my witch and fae lovers! Forbidden romance and bdsm lovers will enjoy this one quite a bit as well!
A big thank you to Elliott Rose for the advanced copy of this book for review! I loved Nial and Ruby!
Favorite Quotes
“Since you walked into this room it has taken every inch of my self control not to pin you to the floor.”
“I want to finish what we started the other night. And I want to give you everything I promised. In fact, I’d happily burn just to have one taste right now.”
“You might be trying to convince yourself otherwise, but I can sense every moment you think of me. I can tell exactly what your body wants me to do to you…”
“Sneaky fucking witch.” “And I promise to never change.”
“Yes, sweetheart. You fucking distract me no end.”
“Good girls get their rewards.”
“When it comes to you, princess… I’m always paying attention.”
“You’re my greatest temptation and my endless obsession.”
Spice Rating
4/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This book is very, very spicy! Innuendo and sexual language throughout. Plus… Chapter 27 🤭 mature audiences onlyyyyyy
Sensitive Content
Here is some of the sensitive content I observed while reading:
Alcohol
Blood
Murder
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes
Violence
Genre
Paranormal Romance
Tropes
Forbidden romance
Age Gap Romance
Bodyguard Romance
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Review
The Queen’s Temptation is a story about forbidden love between a future queen and her bodyguard. These strangers are instantly drawn to each other one night at a bar and their attraction is evident! When the new fae queen, Ruby, comes to meet her witch bodyguard for her realmwide tour, Niall is shocked to find it’s the mysterious woman from the bar. Both bound by their duty to the realm, they agree to spend the time Ruby has left—before she assumes power and marries a suitable Royal— to explore the attraction between them. When it’s all said and done, will Niall and Ruby be able to walk away from what they have for the good of the realm?
Listen, I loved this story from beginning to end! It’s fast paced and spicy! I loved the main and supporting characters so much. This book is told mostly from Niall’s perspective. It is third person POV but switches perspectives between both main characters. I loved Niall and had no objections to his hilarious inner monologue or dirty thoughts about Ruby lol. The world building was very easy to digest and I appreciated the fact that the action starts right away! I like paranormal/fantasy books best when I can just be a part of their world immediately and figure everything else out later. The Queen’s Temptation is book three in the Nocturnal Hearts series but can definitely be read as a complete standalone if you have not read the previous books.
Back to our MMC! Niall is so charming and funny lol He can’t help himself when it comes to Ruby. He is very protective of her. But he really loves to praise and worship her. The way he sees her and thus his narration about her was sweet and adoring and very, very hott! Niall and that dirty talk—secured the bag! I loved Niall’s humor and energy. His empath magic allows him to sense and alter others’ emotions. Niall’s magic is also some of my favorite shadow magic I have seen! I mean… if the magic needs a safeword it gets a stamp of approval from me! 😏
Our FMC Ruby is deadly—Badass and stabby! *heart eyes* I loved Ruby’s magic as well! She can literally make blades appear out of thin air. I mean does it get more bad ass than that?! Like it said, heart eyes! She can do more than that but I was continually impressed by the magic system here. She was brave and selfless in so many ways! Her whole life had been about giving all she could to others long before she’s forced to take the throne. I could not believe how much Ruby was willing to sacrifice in order to protect the people she loves! She caused me high stress and I was completely ripped apart by her choice with the ancient curse that has affected her family! I am so happy she found Niall so he could tell her all about how perfect she is! But she is my lil subby baby! Her and Niall have so much trust in each other and their chemistry is so high from their first meeting! I wanted Ruby to fess up about her mate but I could also understand why she didn’t.
These two sneak around and steal moments with each other as much as they can in the time they have together. Each time they are together you can feel how much closer they’re growing and how they learn more and fall harder. It was sweet and spicy! I mentioned the high stress Ruby caused me and the end of the tour was the biggest cause! Will Ruby and Niall survive—no, will Zaji survive these characters separated?! Short answer is yes. I’m writing the review because this book does have the sweetest HEA!
I highly recommend this spicy paranormal romance to all my witch and fae lovers! Forbidden romance and bdsm lovers will enjoy this one quite a bit as well!
A big thank you to Elliott Rose for the advanced copy of this book for review! I loved Nial and Ruby!
Favorite Quotes
“Since you walked into this room it has taken every inch of my self control not to pin you to the floor.”
“I want to finish what we started the other night. And I want to give you everything I promised. In fact, I’d happily burn just to have one taste right now.”
“You might be trying to convince yourself otherwise, but I can sense every moment you think of me. I can tell exactly what your body wants me to do to you…”
“Sneaky fucking witch.” “And I promise to never change.”
“Yes, sweetheart. You fucking distract me no end.”
“Good girls get their rewards.”
“When it comes to you, princess… I’m always paying attention.”
“You’re my greatest temptation and my endless obsession.”
Spice Rating
4/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This book is very, very spicy! Innuendo and sexual language throughout. Plus… Chapter 27 🤭 mature audiences onlyyyyyy
Sensitive Content
Here is some of the sensitive content I observed while reading:
Alcohol
Blood
Murder
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes
Violence
Genre
Paranormal Romance
Tropes
Forbidden romance
Age Gap Romance
Bodyguard Romance
Full Review 💜:
https://zajikalimakes.com/2023/05/24/...
July 20, 2024
Story: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Angst: 😫😫😫
HEA
Can be read as a stand alone, but party of a series.
Romantasy / Fated Mates / Protector / Forbidden Love
Strong FMC
First 🌶 at 40%.
This was a beautifully written story. I couldn't put it down. There were tears near the end from outside influences. Expect some angst.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Angst: 😫😫😫
HEA
Can be read as a stand alone, but party of a series.
Romantasy / Fated Mates / Protector / Forbidden Love
Strong FMC
First 🌶 at 40%.
This was a beautifully written story. I couldn't put it down. There were tears near the end from outside influences. Expect some angst.
May 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Wow wow wow this is one of the most fulfilling books I’ve read and believe me I read plenty of books.
For starters the plot: kept me at the edge always trying to figure out what’s happening next was delicious torture 5starts worthy
Romance ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Niall and Ruby have a place in my heart from now on they are stunning together and both badass when it comes to supernatural
SMUTT (notice all the capitals) because damn this book had the right amount and more - the bathroom scenes 🌶️🌶️🌶️ the shower 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ the vampire vault 🌶️🌶️🌶️ the waterfall 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Get my meaning and sooo much more 🥵🫣
The world building and description were top notch I need to find a cabin by any waterfall and I’ll be happy 😊
PS: I’m leaving this review voluntarily and unbiased 😘
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Wow wow wow this is one of the most fulfilling books I’ve read and believe me I read plenty of books.
For starters the plot: kept me at the edge always trying to figure out what’s happening next was delicious torture 5starts worthy
Romance ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Niall and Ruby have a place in my heart from now on they are stunning together and both badass when it comes to supernatural
SMUTT (notice all the capitals) because damn this book had the right amount and more - the bathroom scenes 🌶️🌶️🌶️ the shower 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ the vampire vault 🌶️🌶️🌶️ the waterfall 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Get my meaning and sooo much more 🥵🫣
The world building and description were top notch I need to find a cabin by any waterfall and I’ll be happy 😊
PS: I’m leaving this review voluntarily and unbiased 😘
July 30, 2023
I was very lucky and received an ARC of this 💖
This book was such a vibe! I haven't read the other books in the Nocturnal Hearts but you best believe I will be after finishing The Queen's Temptation!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Niall and Ruby. Niall is a 300 year old buff witch (I imagined him as a cross between Henry Cavill's Witcher and Charlie Hunnam.. YUM) with empath powers 😏 who's been in assigned to be the bodyguard of the soon to be Queen, Ruby while she does her royal journey through the lands and is 100% off limits 😉😏. Ruby also holds a secret that she doesn't want Niall knowing about as it will complicate things even more!
The spice was spicing, Elliot Rose you write some hella good smut! I'm still thinking about some of those scenes... in particular the scene in the Nocturne Library 🥵
If you're after a super easy read, that is all vibes with good spice I defo recommend this! In fact where can I get myself a 300 old witch bodyguard for my own 😏😏😏 Niall has officially been added to my book boyfriend list 😂 (did I also mention Niall is a shadow daddy too? ... say no more fam hahah)
This book was such a vibe! I haven't read the other books in the Nocturnal Hearts but you best believe I will be after finishing The Queen's Temptation!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Niall and Ruby. Niall is a 300 year old buff witch (I imagined him as a cross between Henry Cavill's Witcher and Charlie Hunnam.. YUM) with empath powers 😏 who's been in assigned to be the bodyguard of the soon to be Queen, Ruby while she does her royal journey through the lands and is 100% off limits 😉😏. Ruby also holds a secret that she doesn't want Niall knowing about as it will complicate things even more!
The spice was spicing, Elliot Rose you write some hella good smut! I'm still thinking about some of those scenes... in particular the scene in the Nocturne Library 🥵
If you're after a super easy read, that is all vibes with good spice I defo recommend this! In fact where can I get myself a 300 old witch bodyguard for my own 😏😏😏 Niall has officially been added to my book boyfriend list 😂 (did I also mention Niall is a shadow daddy too? ... say no more fam hahah)
May 23, 2023
4.5 ⭐️
Hollllllllyyyyyyy HECK! This was by FAR my favourite of the series so far!! I’ll be honest, after struggling through the first 20% I wasn’t sure I was going to love it but BAM. By 30% I was invested, and by the 70% mark I could not put this book down! I sat up til 3:30am to finish it!
First things first - this book is HELLLLLLA spicy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I can’t get over how well the scenes were written, and how many of them there were! In saying that though, they didn’t overtake the plot so it was a fantastic balance.
The first 20% was truely about setting everything up. It was intriguing (I found it a little slow but probably because i jumped straight into this after book 2 so going from the high at the end of that to the story building was hard).
But from 30-55% this book was pure EDGING. I mean, the sexual tension between these two characters was incredible. Every scene was laced with angst in the best possible way whilst also moving the story forward.
55-70% was filthy. Absolutely filthy. And amazing. If you don’t already have an affinity for a praise kink… prepare to develop one because MY GOD NIALL. 🥵🥵🥵 The way this man’s mouth had me weak in the knees….
70-95% was absolute chaos! The way the plot was revealed to both us as readers, and the characters themselves was incredible. Hitting you with one thing after another and taking my anxiety and emotions on the biggest roller coaster…
This was such a strong ending to a book, particularly a third in a series! I seriously enjoyed this and will definitely come back for the fourth book!
Tropes include:
- bodyguard x queen
- forced proximity
- forbidden romance
- “fake dating” in private
- fated mates
- magic/shadow magic
- vampires/shifters/Fae
- praise kink
- shadow play
I was lucky enough to receive this book as an ARC via the author Elliot Rose. All opinions above however are honest and given freely.
Hollllllllyyyyyyy HECK! This was by FAR my favourite of the series so far!! I’ll be honest, after struggling through the first 20% I wasn’t sure I was going to love it but BAM. By 30% I was invested, and by the 70% mark I could not put this book down! I sat up til 3:30am to finish it!
First things first - this book is HELLLLLLA spicy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I can’t get over how well the scenes were written, and how many of them there were! In saying that though, they didn’t overtake the plot so it was a fantastic balance.
The first 20% was truely about setting everything up. It was intriguing (I found it a little slow but probably because i jumped straight into this after book 2 so going from the high at the end of that to the story building was hard).
But from 30-55% this book was pure EDGING. I mean, the sexual tension between these two characters was incredible. Every scene was laced with angst in the best possible way whilst also moving the story forward.
55-70% was filthy. Absolutely filthy. And amazing. If you don’t already have an affinity for a praise kink… prepare to develop one because MY GOD NIALL. 🥵🥵🥵 The way this man’s mouth had me weak in the knees….
70-95% was absolute chaos! The way the plot was revealed to both us as readers, and the characters themselves was incredible. Hitting you with one thing after another and taking my anxiety and emotions on the biggest roller coaster…
This was such a strong ending to a book, particularly a third in a series! I seriously enjoyed this and will definitely come back for the fourth book!
Tropes include:
- bodyguard x queen
- forced proximity
- forbidden romance
- “fake dating” in private
- fated mates
- magic/shadow magic
- vampires/shifters/Fae
- praise kink
- shadow play
I was lucky enough to receive this book as an ARC via the author Elliot Rose. All opinions above however are honest and given freely.
June 1, 2023
“He had a job to do. The mission to focus on. A Queen to protect.”
ARC Review: One kiss can change everything. Ruby inherited the throne even though she was never meant to sit upon it. She can hold her own and has unconventional ideas she plans to carry out in her rule as the Fae Queen. During her last night of freedom, she visits a local tavern and shares a powerful kiss with a seductive witch before commotion at the tavern causes Ruby to flee the scene.
Niall is a very powerful witch who is sworn to protect the crown against all enemies and potential threats. After three hundred years, Niall is used to seducing and having any woman he wants. The kiss he shares at the tavern with a gorgeous mystery Fae woman still has him thinking of how soft her lips are as he waits in the castle to be greeted by the newly crowned Queen. Much to his surprise that both women are one in the same.
Rating: 4.5/5
Steam/Spice: 3/5
Tropes:
- forbidden romance
- age gap
- fated mates
- bodyguard / soon-to-be crowned queen
- dirty talking witch MMC
- badass tattooed Fae Queen FMC
- ancient curse and magic
“Since you walked into this room it has taken every inch of my self control not to pin you to the floor. Yes, princess, I want to f-ck you. I want to push this dress up and see that gorgeous c-nt of yours.”
“You’re so f-cking perfect. I might just have to keep you, princess.”
Final thoughts: I really enjoyed this story and loved how strong the characters are from beginning to end. You’re introduced to other characters in this story that either have separate stories in the series or leave me hoping they will have a story of their own (ahem Niall’s brother and Ruby’s sister). Niall has a dirty mouth and I love the quick wit and banter between the two of them.
ARC Review: One kiss can change everything. Ruby inherited the throne even though she was never meant to sit upon it. She can hold her own and has unconventional ideas she plans to carry out in her rule as the Fae Queen. During her last night of freedom, she visits a local tavern and shares a powerful kiss with a seductive witch before commotion at the tavern causes Ruby to flee the scene.
Niall is a very powerful witch who is sworn to protect the crown against all enemies and potential threats. After three hundred years, Niall is used to seducing and having any woman he wants. The kiss he shares at the tavern with a gorgeous mystery Fae woman still has him thinking of how soft her lips are as he waits in the castle to be greeted by the newly crowned Queen. Much to his surprise that both women are one in the same.
Rating: 4.5/5
Steam/Spice: 3/5
Tropes:
- forbidden romance
- age gap
- fated mates
- bodyguard / soon-to-be crowned queen
- dirty talking witch MMC
- badass tattooed Fae Queen FMC
- ancient curse and magic
“Since you walked into this room it has taken every inch of my self control not to pin you to the floor. Yes, princess, I want to f-ck you. I want to push this dress up and see that gorgeous c-nt of yours.”
“You’re so f-cking perfect. I might just have to keep you, princess.”
Final thoughts: I really enjoyed this story and loved how strong the characters are from beginning to end. You’re introduced to other characters in this story that either have separate stories in the series or leave me hoping they will have a story of their own (ahem Niall’s brother and Ruby’s sister). Niall has a dirty mouth and I love the quick wit and banter between the two of them.
May 22, 2023
4.5/5
Elliott Rose delivers a fun, sexy paranormal romance complete with fae, witches, vampires, curses, and a whole lot of action.
Characters:
Niall and Ruby were fun characters and I truly enjoyed their story. Elliott Rose created a badass female character in Ruby. She is strong, powerful, and determined. You instantly know she isn't going to be a weak or meek character. She is going to steal the show and she does. She also is perfectly matched with the MMC. Niall, her bodyguard, is a detached alpha male who I had fun watching fall apart as he fell for Ruby. He is strong and brooding, but Rose does a good job of giving her male characters depth and you get so many layers when it comes to Niall.
Of course, with these two characters that means you also get some fun sexy scenes (should I mention there are shadows involved?...Yeah, that is all I need to say.) Elliott Rose knows how to write a sexy scene and trust me, this is a sexy ride. Spice meter: 3
Plot:
The plot follows Ruby's rise to power as the Fae Queen. Niall is meant to serve as her bodyguard and deliver to her betrothed. The arranged marriage is meant to secure a strong political alliance, but things go awry when Ruby discovers that Niall is her fated mate and someone she can never have. Rose delivers a solid plot that drives Ruby and Niall's relationship. Both know their relationship has an expiration date, but they cannot help but give in to the mutual attraction they share.
Tropes:
Witch MMC/Fae FMC
Forbidden Romance
Age gap
He’s her Bodyguard/She’s the Queen
Fated Mates
Fake relationship (of sorts)
Forced proximity
This ‘agreement’ between us has an expiry date
Ancient curse
Elliott Rose delivers a fun, sexy paranormal romance complete with fae, witches, vampires, curses, and a whole lot of action.
Characters:
Niall and Ruby were fun characters and I truly enjoyed their story. Elliott Rose created a badass female character in Ruby. She is strong, powerful, and determined. You instantly know she isn't going to be a weak or meek character. She is going to steal the show and she does. She also is perfectly matched with the MMC. Niall, her bodyguard, is a detached alpha male who I had fun watching fall apart as he fell for Ruby. He is strong and brooding, but Rose does a good job of giving her male characters depth and you get so many layers when it comes to Niall.
Of course, with these two characters that means you also get some fun sexy scenes (should I mention there are shadows involved?...Yeah, that is all I need to say.) Elliott Rose knows how to write a sexy scene and trust me, this is a sexy ride. Spice meter: 3
Plot:
The plot follows Ruby's rise to power as the Fae Queen. Niall is meant to serve as her bodyguard and deliver to her betrothed. The arranged marriage is meant to secure a strong political alliance, but things go awry when Ruby discovers that Niall is her fated mate and someone she can never have. Rose delivers a solid plot that drives Ruby and Niall's relationship. Both know their relationship has an expiration date, but they cannot help but give in to the mutual attraction they share.
Tropes:
Witch MMC/Fae FMC
Forbidden Romance
Age gap
He’s her Bodyguard/She’s the Queen
Fated Mates
Fake relationship (of sorts)
Forced proximity
This ‘agreement’ between us has an expiry date
Ancient curse
July 20, 2023
Elliot Rose you are new author to me ,and thank goodness that I find your fatantsy world and I have the chance to divine in this forbidden story.
When I read the blurb and I find our that this is royal, bodyguard romance ì,have immediately added the book to my tbr.
Now after finishing her, I'm absolutely in love!!
Niall of Nocturne this charming and absolutely pantie melting three hundred years old Witch ,one fateful night meet this mysterious and beautiful Fae in the tawern, that change his life forever.
One taste,and he was under her spell, only in one moment of distraktion to make this fae to disappear.
But hear me out, the universe definitely wanted to play with him really seriously, because in the the next day ,he meet her again, only to find that she is the future Queen of the Fae realm,and he is appointed as her bodyguard.
I love everything about this story, Niall and Ruby was fenomenal. And despite that in the beginning was a little slow to me,30%in the book definitely the decibel get really high and I was sweating🥵🥵
Ruby was badass,that I enjoy very much, especially with her sassy mouth 😜
This was definitely steamy read with absolutely amazing melting 🫠 scene,I meet also another characters from the previous books,that definitely make me intrigued.
Two characters definitely make me to die laughing and can't wait for them to have they're story.
Definitely looking forward for what Elliott will deliver next 🥰
When I read the blurb and I find our that this is royal, bodyguard romance ì,have immediately added the book to my tbr.
Now after finishing her, I'm absolutely in love!!
Niall of Nocturne this charming and absolutely pantie melting three hundred years old Witch ,one fateful night meet this mysterious and beautiful Fae in the tawern, that change his life forever.
One taste,and he was under her spell, only in one moment of distraktion to make this fae to disappear.
But hear me out, the universe definitely wanted to play with him really seriously, because in the the next day ,he meet her again, only to find that she is the future Queen of the Fae realm,and he is appointed as her bodyguard.
I love everything about this story, Niall and Ruby was fenomenal. And despite that in the beginning was a little slow to me,30%in the book definitely the decibel get really high and I was sweating🥵🥵
Ruby was badass,that I enjoy very much, especially with her sassy mouth 😜
This was definitely steamy read with absolutely amazing melting 🫠 scene,I meet also another characters from the previous books,that definitely make me intrigued.
Two characters definitely make me to die laughing and can't wait for them to have they're story.
Definitely looking forward for what Elliott will deliver next 🥰
June 4, 2023
Against All Odds
What happens when you have a steamy chance encounter with a super hot Witch only to find out the next day that he is your newly appointed bodyguard as well as your Fated Mate who is off limits because you are soon to be crowned the next Fae Queen.
Niall is a powerful Witch and Ruthless Warrior with empathy ability. His ability gives him the ability to sense people's moods as well as thwart potential danger before it unfolds; making him the perfect bodyguard to protect the newly appointed Queen.
Ruby is the Queen in waiting. Thrust into a position that she never wanted or trained for. After an attack on her family leaving her as the next successor to the throne.
This was a steamy read. Full of Magic, Steam, Suspense and a little Humor. It was fun reading how Niall and Ruby navigated through their forbidden relationship.
The Fae kingdom is under attack and traitors have infiltrated the palace walls. It's up to Niall to ferret out the threat while keeping the Queen protected. While Ruby learns the ropes of her new position, she learns more about her magic. While on your visiting the other kingdoms she knows that there is no way for her to join in a political marriage to her betrothed but once a betrayal close to home is revealed Ruby realizes that the threat to the kingdom is more dangerous than she was lead to believe.
What happens when you have a steamy chance encounter with a super hot Witch only to find out the next day that he is your newly appointed bodyguard as well as your Fated Mate who is off limits because you are soon to be crowned the next Fae Queen.
Niall is a powerful Witch and Ruthless Warrior with empathy ability. His ability gives him the ability to sense people's moods as well as thwart potential danger before it unfolds; making him the perfect bodyguard to protect the newly appointed Queen.
Ruby is the Queen in waiting. Thrust into a position that she never wanted or trained for. After an attack on her family leaving her as the next successor to the throne.
This was a steamy read. Full of Magic, Steam, Suspense and a little Humor. It was fun reading how Niall and Ruby navigated through their forbidden relationship.
The Fae kingdom is under attack and traitors have infiltrated the palace walls. It's up to Niall to ferret out the threat while keeping the Queen protected. While Ruby learns the ropes of her new position, she learns more about her magic. While on your visiting the other kingdoms she knows that there is no way for her to join in a political marriage to her betrothed but once a betrayal close to home is revealed Ruby realizes that the threat to the kingdom is more dangerous than she was lead to believe.
May 26, 2023
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ /5
Niall is an empath witch looking to blow off some steam when he meets a mysterious fae at a tavern. When their rendezvous is interrupted, the pair assume they will never see each other again. Ruby is unexpectedly flung into future queendom after the passing of her estranged royal family. She hires a well known body guard to protect her in the days leading up to her arranged marriage and coronation. That body guard is none other than the alluring witch she met at the tavern, Niall of Nocturne. The pair find themselves fighting their attraction to each other while upholding their duty to the crown.
Oof! This book had me 🥵 sweating 🥵. Not for the faint of heart. If you like steamy romantasy, add this to your shelf. The writing was lyrical and I enjoyed the chemistry between Ruby and Niall. Not to mention, the DIRTY MOUTH that man has omg.
This is the 3rd stand-alone in the Nocturnal Hearts series, meaning it can be read separately, though characters from the prior books do make an appearance. This was my first book of the series and I didn’t have any issues keeping up. But now I must go back and read the others!
This book has:
✔️fated mates
✔️forbidden love
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an ARC!
Niall is an empath witch looking to blow off some steam when he meets a mysterious fae at a tavern. When their rendezvous is interrupted, the pair assume they will never see each other again. Ruby is unexpectedly flung into future queendom after the passing of her estranged royal family. She hires a well known body guard to protect her in the days leading up to her arranged marriage and coronation. That body guard is none other than the alluring witch she met at the tavern, Niall of Nocturne. The pair find themselves fighting their attraction to each other while upholding their duty to the crown.
Oof! This book had me 🥵 sweating 🥵. Not for the faint of heart. If you like steamy romantasy, add this to your shelf. The writing was lyrical and I enjoyed the chemistry between Ruby and Niall. Not to mention, the DIRTY MOUTH that man has omg.
This is the 3rd stand-alone in the Nocturnal Hearts series, meaning it can be read separately, though characters from the prior books do make an appearance. This was my first book of the series and I didn’t have any issues keeping up. But now I must go back and read the others!
This book has:
✔️fated mates
✔️forbidden love
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an ARC!
August 10, 2023
Royal bloodline, Shifter rom, Fated mates, second chance, strangers to lovers, hidden secrets, sacrifice, adult language & content, HEA, forbidden rom, kinky & steamy, body guard, force proximity, politics, curses, light bondage, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, magic
Set of world was nicely executed. Story was intresting and kept me wanting to know if there was a HEA. Found the characters to be charming, witty, entertaining and downright likeable. I folloowed their MCs journey to love, the MMC was naive about so many things despite it was staring him in the face. The MFC was strong, determined to see her goal out and achieve it even thought it would hurt both her and her mate.
Nicely written, beautifully told, inspiring story. I laughed, I kept turing the pages to know what happen, & I was rooting for the MCs HEA. Spice was hmmm...loved it.
Giving up the one you love is quite the struggle, sacrificing for the one you love, though painful is always worth it to see them happy. Love conquers all!
Definitely recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Breysbooktour & the Author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Set of world was nicely executed. Story was intresting and kept me wanting to know if there was a HEA. Found the characters to be charming, witty, entertaining and downright likeable. I folloowed their MCs journey to love, the MMC was naive about so many things despite it was staring him in the face. The MFC was strong, determined to see her goal out and achieve it even thought it would hurt both her and her mate.
Nicely written, beautifully told, inspiring story. I laughed, I kept turing the pages to know what happen, & I was rooting for the MCs HEA. Spice was hmmm...loved it.
Giving up the one you love is quite the struggle, sacrificing for the one you love, though painful is always worth it to see them happy. Love conquers all!
Definitely recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Breysbooktour & the Author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2023
“Don’t forget me, princess … because I’m forever going to be broken in two. One part of me is always going to follow you.”
Fae, witches, vampire, shifters and many other fantastical creatures; this world is captivatingly magical. This story is a fantasy romance following Niall of Nocturne, a witch serving as bodyguard to the Fae queen. This book is a dual POV and we watch two people who are forced to work together, that are irrevocably drawn to one another but cannot be. An all time favorite trope of mine, fated but forbidden. And boy is it 🌶️🌶️🌶️!
My absolute favorite feature to this story is the characters! Niall is deviously charming, strong and broody, as well as unapologetically unattached, which makes watching him fall apart over Ruby, all the more enjoyable. And Ruby! She is a serious badass. She has the kind of genuine strength that is so rare in a leader. She is so completely selfless and is willing to sacrifice anything for the good of her people, as well as do just about anything to protect Niall. My heart hurt for her throughout the entirety of the book.
This story thrives on the rawness of emotion. The chemistry, yearning, tension, angst, gives this book ALL the feels. The story itself was captivating on its own; ancient curses, political deception, trained warriors. But we love a spicy story WITH plot and that is definitely something you get in this one! Character development was on point and the MC’s really do grow so much in the spance of this novel.
I want to mention that the books in this series are all interconnected standalones. Though characters from other books are mentioned or may appear, it is possible to read these books out of order. I did, and I will say Elliott does a great job filling in any information you may be missing in a very natural way. Can’t wait to explore this fascinating world more!
Fae, witches, vampire, shifters and many other fantastical creatures; this world is captivatingly magical. This story is a fantasy romance following Niall of Nocturne, a witch serving as bodyguard to the Fae queen. This book is a dual POV and we watch two people who are forced to work together, that are irrevocably drawn to one another but cannot be. An all time favorite trope of mine, fated but forbidden. And boy is it 🌶️🌶️🌶️!
My absolute favorite feature to this story is the characters! Niall is deviously charming, strong and broody, as well as unapologetically unattached, which makes watching him fall apart over Ruby, all the more enjoyable. And Ruby! She is a serious badass. She has the kind of genuine strength that is so rare in a leader. She is so completely selfless and is willing to sacrifice anything for the good of her people, as well as do just about anything to protect Niall. My heart hurt for her throughout the entirety of the book.
This story thrives on the rawness of emotion. The chemistry, yearning, tension, angst, gives this book ALL the feels. The story itself was captivating on its own; ancient curses, political deception, trained warriors. But we love a spicy story WITH plot and that is definitely something you get in this one! Character development was on point and the MC’s really do grow so much in the spance of this novel.
I want to mention that the books in this series are all interconnected standalones. Though characters from other books are mentioned or may appear, it is possible to read these books out of order. I did, and I will say Elliott does a great job filling in any information you may be missing in a very natural way. Can’t wait to explore this fascinating world more!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2023
Wow, I loved this!! Dark, delicious, and forbidden. I really love the "fated mates" trope. I'm not sure if that is a new trope or if I am just finding it but wow, I loved it.
And Niall of Nocturne! OMG! I'm in love! He's so dangerous and dark yet at the same time also respectful and safe. What a perfect combo. I mean he spent chapters of the book making sure they were both on the same page with what she wanted and covering all the bases so they could feel safe and protected together. He was a cinnamon roll inside for her, yet grumpy and tough outside. He knew how to take care of her inside and out of the bedroom. So wonderful, bad and rough, yet gentle and sweet, perfect combo!!
I loved the world, the magic, the bad guys! There are more books set in this universe which I may be checking out since I definitely want to know more about the bad guys and the world, and all the supernatural beings - vampires, fae, witches, shifter wolves.
If you like:
Grumpy/sunshine
Fated mates
Queen and her bodyguard
Steamy forbidden romance
I would highly recommend. I loved the relationship between Ruby and Niall, how that was built on a foundation of trust first, and how much they loved each other. There was a great twist I didn't see coming, as well. Really the only bad thing was that I wanted more history about the world and the bad guys. Luckily there are more books!
There was some depictions of violence and blood/gore so please read trigger warnings, if necessary.
And Niall of Nocturne! OMG! I'm in love! He's so dangerous and dark yet at the same time also respectful and safe. What a perfect combo. I mean he spent chapters of the book making sure they were both on the same page with what she wanted and covering all the bases so they could feel safe and protected together. He was a cinnamon roll inside for her, yet grumpy and tough outside. He knew how to take care of her inside and out of the bedroom. So wonderful, bad and rough, yet gentle and sweet, perfect combo!!
I loved the world, the magic, the bad guys! There are more books set in this universe which I may be checking out since I definitely want to know more about the bad guys and the world, and all the supernatural beings - vampires, fae, witches, shifter wolves.
If you like:
Grumpy/sunshine
Fated mates
Queen and her bodyguard
Steamy forbidden romance
I would highly recommend. I loved the relationship between Ruby and Niall, how that was built on a foundation of trust first, and how much they loved each other. There was a great twist I didn't see coming, as well. Really the only bad thing was that I wanted more history about the world and the bad guys. Luckily there are more books!
There was some depictions of violence and blood/gore so please read trigger warnings, if necessary.
June 3, 2023
WOW! This was an awesome read!! This was my first read by Elliott Rose, but I definitely downloaded the first two books in this series while I was reading The Queen’s Temptation!
This book centers around Niall and Ruby - she’s the newly appointed Fae Queen, and he’s assigned to be her bodyguard during her royal tour. They strike up a deal during their time together, and that deal ends after her tour is completed. She’s betrothed to another, but Niall and Ruby can’t seem to control their attraction to one another.
Just wow, I was left speechless by how much I enjoyed this book! I love Niall and Ruby’s relationship so much and they are so important to me. I think Elliot Rose did such a good job of conveying their emotions to one another, and you can just really feel how much they want to be together. The forbidden romance just makes their relationship that much better, and the spice is just TOP TIER. Niall of Nocturne…. Has a wicked, wicked, mouth on him!🥵
I really enjoyed this read!! I will for sure be reading the first two books in the series and will be anxiously awaiting the next novel in the Nocturnal Hearts series :) I would for sure recommend if you love fantasy romance, fated mates, and forbidden romances with angst and the SPICIEST scenes you’ll ever read!
Thank you Elliott Rose for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC!! These are my honest thoughts and opinions!🖤
This book centers around Niall and Ruby - she’s the newly appointed Fae Queen, and he’s assigned to be her bodyguard during her royal tour. They strike up a deal during their time together, and that deal ends after her tour is completed. She’s betrothed to another, but Niall and Ruby can’t seem to control their attraction to one another.
Just wow, I was left speechless by how much I enjoyed this book! I love Niall and Ruby’s relationship so much and they are so important to me. I think Elliot Rose did such a good job of conveying their emotions to one another, and you can just really feel how much they want to be together. The forbidden romance just makes their relationship that much better, and the spice is just TOP TIER. Niall of Nocturne…. Has a wicked, wicked, mouth on him!🥵
I really enjoyed this read!! I will for sure be reading the first two books in the series and will be anxiously awaiting the next novel in the Nocturnal Hearts series :) I would for sure recommend if you love fantasy romance, fated mates, and forbidden romances with angst and the SPICIEST scenes you’ll ever read!
Thank you Elliott Rose for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC!! These are my honest thoughts and opinions!🖤
August 13, 2023
I flipping loved this book. Niall is everything I need from a fictional hero - broody, jealous, entirely focused on the needs of his partner and fiercely protective. The bodyguard trope plays out perfectly in this book.
Ruby is the ideal Queen of the Fae; thrust into a world and role she did not expect to inhabit, she takes it all in her stride and is prepared to sacrifice everything for the good of her people and the man she loves.
This paranormal fantasy tale features Vampires, Witches and Fae. It’s a thrilling tale of fated mates set against a backdrop of political intrigue, corruption and betrayal.
The plot twist was clever and the ending hints at exciting things to come in the rest of the series.
And can we talk about the dirty talk…it deserves a five ⭐️ all of its own.
This is a brilliantly written fantasy romance. I will definitely be locking up the rest of the series and recommending to all my friends
Ruby is the ideal Queen of the Fae; thrust into a world and role she did not expect to inhabit, she takes it all in her stride and is prepared to sacrifice everything for the good of her people and the man she loves.
This paranormal fantasy tale features Vampires, Witches and Fae. It’s a thrilling tale of fated mates set against a backdrop of political intrigue, corruption and betrayal.
The plot twist was clever and the ending hints at exciting things to come in the rest of the series.
And can we talk about the dirty talk…it deserves a five ⭐️ all of its own.
This is a brilliantly written fantasy romance. I will definitely be locking up the rest of the series and recommending to all my friends
June 2, 2023
I received this book as an Arc.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This series has me in its grip and I don’t want to ever get out 😮💨 The MMCs written by Elliott Rose have the most deliciously filthy vocabulary and TQT’s MMC Niall is no exception. My man is undies melting, pearl grasping filthy with his words and I loved every minute. The forbidden love of body guard + future Queen is one of my favorite tropes and the “I want you but can’t have you” really hit so well in this book. Elliot Rose is an Insta-read author for me and I’ve never been disappointed ❤️🔥
“Don’t forget me, princess… because I’m forever going to be broken in two. One part of me is always going to follow you.” As sleep reached out and finally tugged her under she was certain he murmured against her skin. “I’ll watch over you for eternity.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This series has me in its grip and I don’t want to ever get out 😮💨 The MMCs written by Elliott Rose have the most deliciously filthy vocabulary and TQT’s MMC Niall is no exception. My man is undies melting, pearl grasping filthy with his words and I loved every minute. The forbidden love of body guard + future Queen is one of my favorite tropes and the “I want you but can’t have you” really hit so well in this book. Elliot Rose is an Insta-read author for me and I’ve never been disappointed ❤️🔥
“Don’t forget me, princess… because I’m forever going to be broken in two. One part of me is always going to follow you.” As sleep reached out and finally tugged her under she was certain he murmured against her skin. “I’ll watch over you for eternity.”
September 14, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Steamy Medium Burn
BOOK 3 - Nocturnal Hearts Series
OMG! So out of all of the books in this amazing steamy series.... this one is my absolute favourite!
Book 3 follows our filthy-mouthed, blonde-haired, blue-eyed bodyguard witch, Niall of Nocturne, who has to try to keep his naughty shadow daddy hands off the fae princess he has sworn to protect.
Princess Ruby likes to make Niall's job extremely difficult with her choice of clothing and seductive maneuvers - cheeky little fae!
It's obvious and safe to say that I am an Elliott Rose fan, who will gladly die on a hill so long as there is a Nocturne there!
**Preferred reading order was book 3, 1, 2, 4, 5.
This series is made of 5 standalone books, so they can be read separately and, in any order, but are all intertwined into the world of the Nocturnes.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Steamy Medium Burn
BOOK 3 - Nocturnal Hearts Series
OMG! So out of all of the books in this amazing steamy series.... this one is my absolute favourite!
Book 3 follows our filthy-mouthed, blonde-haired, blue-eyed bodyguard witch, Niall of Nocturne, who has to try to keep his naughty shadow daddy hands off the fae princess he has sworn to protect.
Princess Ruby likes to make Niall's job extremely difficult with her choice of clothing and seductive maneuvers - cheeky little fae!
It's obvious and safe to say that I am an Elliott Rose fan, who will gladly die on a hill so long as there is a Nocturne there!
**Preferred reading order was book 3, 1, 2, 4, 5.
This series is made of 5 standalone books, so they can be read separately and, in any order, but are all intertwined into the world of the Nocturnes.
May 25, 2023
Wow. Just wow. I absolutely loved this book! It was hard to put this book down. It gave me a full range of emotions. It made me giggle and it made me cry.
The world building in this book is great, I love love loved the characters (Ruby is such a badass and Niall…ooooof!) and I really liked the twists this story had. I won’t give spoilers, but damn…this book makes me wish a had a library of my own to reenact a certain chapter. I recently got my hands on the two other books and I can wait to read those as well.
I want to give extra points for the writing style of the entire story, but also the spicy bits. Loved it, adding this book to my favorites!
Ps: I’ve had the pleasure of receiving this book as an ARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The world building in this book is great, I love love loved the characters (Ruby is such a badass and Niall…ooooof!) and I really liked the twists this story had. I won’t give spoilers, but damn…this book makes me wish a had a library of my own to reenact a certain chapter. I recently got my hands on the two other books and I can wait to read those as well.
I want to give extra points for the writing style of the entire story, but also the spicy bits. Loved it, adding this book to my favorites!
Ps: I’ve had the pleasure of receiving this book as an ARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
June 4, 2023
“Touch the Queen for any reason other than to save her life or protect her and there will be grave consequences.”
SMUT 🚨
If you love a good smutty magical novel, this is for you.
Niall is tasked with being the new queen’s bodyguard. Ruby never expected to become Queen or be betrothed. Lo and behold, the person she can’t have is her fated mate.
So much 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ as the two agree to be together while they can. Ruby keeps their mating bond a secret, since Niall is a witch, not a fae, it’s not obvious to him.
Can they really say goodbye when it’s time for Ruby to take the crown and marry the King??
So good! Gotta love the fated mate, possessive male, who is also gentle and attentive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SMUT 🚨
If you love a good smutty magical novel, this is for you.
Niall is tasked with being the new queen’s bodyguard. Ruby never expected to become Queen or be betrothed. Lo and behold, the person she can’t have is her fated mate.
So much 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ as the two agree to be together while they can. Ruby keeps their mating bond a secret, since Niall is a witch, not a fae, it’s not obvious to him.
Can they really say goodbye when it’s time for Ruby to take the crown and marry the King??
So good! Gotta love the fated mate, possessive male, who is also gentle and attentive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 6, 2023
✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰/5, 18+
The Queens Temptation is book 3 in the Nocturnal Hearts series, this book follows Ruby and Niall :3
The chemistry between the two of them from the beginning is blush inducing. While Niall is possessive at times he’s also sweet, considerate and is willing to do anything to protect Ruby.
Did I mention he’s the soon-to-be- Fae Queen’s bodyguard?
Ruby is strong, smart and has just the sweetest heart i’ve seen from a FMC in a long time.
The plot is engaging and keeps you turning the pages :3. This was my first book in this series as well as by the author and I enjoyed it so much i’ll definitely be going back to read the first two.
The Queens Temptation is out now on KU 👑
The Queens Temptation is book 3 in the Nocturnal Hearts series, this book follows Ruby and Niall :3
The chemistry between the two of them from the beginning is blush inducing. While Niall is possessive at times he’s also sweet, considerate and is willing to do anything to protect Ruby.
Did I mention he’s the soon-to-be- Fae Queen’s bodyguard?
Ruby is strong, smart and has just the sweetest heart i’ve seen from a FMC in a long time.
The plot is engaging and keeps you turning the pages :3. This was my first book in this series as well as by the author and I enjoyed it so much i’ll definitely be going back to read the first two.
The Queens Temptation is out now on KU 👑
July 6, 2023
GOOD LORD THIS BOOK!! Okay, so I read some teasers before I started this book about Niall being a shadow daddy. I was already super excited for this because it’s a forbidden bodyguard romance and that’s one of the best tropes. The shadow daddy stuff just intrigued me even more and it did NOT disappoint. Niall is THE shadow daddy. He holds a special place in my heart. I loved his character so much! The sexual tension between Ruby and Niall is off the charts. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, Elliott Rose knows how to write HOT and SPICY scenes. Just *chef’s kiss* Utter perfection!
This book is the best one yet and I’ve loved all of them. I can’t wait to visit this world again in the next book!
This book is the best one yet and I’ve loved all of them. I can’t wait to visit this world again in the next book!
August 3, 2024
This was such a fun read and Elliot never disappoints to bring to life men with filthy mouths, questionable morals and a soft spot for their powerful women.
Niall is a roguish pretty boy, but is also a shady daddy with a dark side so obviously I’m in love with him now. I loved Ruby too though she loves to read and can make weapons on command so yeah big fan of her as well.
The world building wasn’t too intense, but we get enough to transport us across the realms as Niall portals Ruby around on their Royal tour. And as always with the savage Elliot Rose the spice is just right.
I am reading this series in random order because I actually stumbled upon her work with an ARC for Brutal Birthright, but make no mistake I will be reading this whole series!
Niall is a roguish pretty boy, but is also a shady daddy with a dark side so obviously I’m in love with him now. I loved Ruby too though she loves to read and can make weapons on command so yeah big fan of her as well.
The world building wasn’t too intense, but we get enough to transport us across the realms as Niall portals Ruby around on their Royal tour. And as always with the savage Elliot Rose the spice is just right.
I am reading this series in random order because I actually stumbled upon her work with an ARC for Brutal Birthright, but make no mistake I will be reading this whole series!
May 25, 2023
Another brilliant novel from Elliott Rose.
I have to be honest I wasn’t sure we could do better than In Darkness Waits Desire with Lachie and Belle, but she did it, she went one better.
This novel has it all, for me it is 5⭐️ 5🌶️ and Niall’s dirty talk is next level.
The connection between Ruby and Niall is everything 😳, the tension, the invisible pull, that one heart beating for the both of them, their rigidity to the duty that they are bound to .. it was such a joy to join them on their journey.
A couple more pages turns into just one more chapter, turns into 3 more hours of reading to reach the end.
This is her best novel to date ❤️❤️
I have to be honest I wasn’t sure we could do better than In Darkness Waits Desire with Lachie and Belle, but she did it, she went one better.
This novel has it all, for me it is 5⭐️ 5🌶️ and Niall’s dirty talk is next level.
The connection between Ruby and Niall is everything 😳, the tension, the invisible pull, that one heart beating for the both of them, their rigidity to the duty that they are bound to .. it was such a joy to join them on their journey.
A couple more pages turns into just one more chapter, turns into 3 more hours of reading to reach the end.
This is her best novel to date ❤️❤️
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