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Consumed #2
Too Consumed
Olivia did the impossible. She tamed the over-confident Casanova, Seth Marc, turning him into a one woman Romeo.
With Seth's first professional fight coming up, she does her best to keep him focused and driven... even if that means withholding sex from him.
As sexual tensions rise, so do past discrepancies the couple thought buried, putting extra stress on both their romantic and professional lives.
Stuck in the center of the action, Olivia and Seth fight for air as they collide face first with the tough world of professional MMA.
With Seth's first professional fight coming up, she does her best to keep him focused and driven... even if that means withholding sex from him.
As sexual tensions rise, so do past discrepancies the couple thought buried, putting extra stress on both their romantic and professional lives.
Stuck in the center of the action, Olivia and Seth fight for air as they collide face first with the tough world of professional MMA.
313 pages, Unknown Binding
First published January 2, 2014
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Skyla Madi
59 books2,066 followersSkyla Madi is a twenty-something international bestselling author of a mixed bag of hot romance!
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Though signed with Hawaiian based publishing companies, Limitless Publishing & Crave publishing, Skyla lives in sunny Queensland, Australia, where she spends most her time indoors writing with one hand and raising her three children with the other.
Other hobbies and passions include:
- Drinking coffee
- Reading romance
- Eating cake
- and writing for her husband's independent comic book series.
Skyla is available and open to messages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and here on Goodreads, and you can also contact her via email @ skylamadi@outlook.com
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February 9, 2014
4 Sexy Stars.
In this second book, previous womanizer Seth is now in love and trying to make his relationship with Olivia work.
Both seeking happiness with the other they are settled on making it work, but things aren’t always as we want them to be. Fights, ex-lovers, their own past and a previous enemy established on ruining Seth will all of them get in the way of their love and they have to find out if they love each other enough to fight against all of that.
This book was better than the first one and I felt more connected with the characters. Their relationship felt more real and although there was some little annoyances I still liked it.
If you’re into MMA fighters (and I know you are *wink*), you have to give these books a try.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Storyline: Predictable at a lot of moments, but sweet and entertaining.
Writing Style: First person, dual POV. Appealing.
Character Development: Seth was a pretty loveable alpha-male, even that sometimes some of his attitudes pissed me off. Olivia is “meh”. Her lack of professionalism that annoyed me in the first book is still there and I really can’t get over it. I don’t like unprofessional people, at all! And Selena is a bitch and probably the worst friend ever. Yeah, that’s all.
Steam: Hot.
HEA:
In this second book, previous womanizer Seth is now in love and trying to make his relationship with Olivia work.
Both seeking happiness with the other they are settled on making it work, but things aren’t always as we want them to be. Fights, ex-lovers, their own past and a previous enemy established on ruining Seth will all of them get in the way of their love and they have to find out if they love each other enough to fight against all of that.
This book was better than the first one and I felt more connected with the characters. Their relationship felt more real and although there was some little annoyances I still liked it.
If you’re into MMA fighters (and I know you are *wink*), you have to give these books a try.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Storyline: Predictable at a lot of moments, but sweet and entertaining.
Writing Style: First person, dual POV. Appealing.
Character Development: Seth was a pretty loveable alpha-male, even that sometimes some of his attitudes pissed me off. Olivia is “meh”. Her lack of professionalism that annoyed me in the first book is still there and I really can’t get over it. I don’t like unprofessional people, at all! And Selena is a bitch and probably the worst friend ever. Yeah, that’s all.
Steam: Hot.
HEA:
January 12, 2014
Dear Skyla Madi,
for
(a) Writing a sequel that wasn't filled with unnecessary drama.
The drama that was there wasn't juvenile, it wasn't dragged out for half of the book. There weren't a bunch of break-ups and fights.
(b) Not having the heroine have a personality transplant from book 1 to book 2.
Olivia was still funny, feisty, strong willed and independent.
(c) Seth.
I loved all of Seth's caveman ways. How willing he was to admit his love for Olivia, without shame.
Seth and Olivia together were fun, they were HOT, they were
And most importantly.....
(d) No pregnancies!
Now....just a word about Serena.
Based on her personality in Consumed and Too Consumed....not a fan. I hope she's just been mis-represented and we see a new, improved more likable Serena in Relinquishing Control.
Sincerely,
J *I did it all for the nookie. The book nookie*
for
(a) Writing a sequel that wasn't filled with unnecessary drama.
The drama that was there wasn't juvenile, it wasn't dragged out for half of the book. There weren't a bunch of break-ups and fights.
(b) Not having the heroine have a personality transplant from book 1 to book 2.
Olivia was still funny, feisty, strong willed and independent.
(c) Seth.
I loved all of Seth's caveman ways. How willing he was to admit his love for Olivia, without shame.
Seth and Olivia together were fun, they were HOT, they were
And most importantly.....
(d) No pregnancies!
Now....just a word about Serena.
Based on her personality in Consumed and Too Consumed....not a fan. I hope she's just been mis-represented and we see a new, improved more likable Serena in Relinquishing Control.
Sincerely,
J *I did it all for the nookie. The book nookie*
January 4, 2014
I couldn't wait to write my review because I knew how nervous Skyla was about this book. She had zero reason to be.
Authors, take note. THIS is how you write a second book. There was no needless drama. No stupid actions. Just 2 people in a relationship making it work. It was also HOT as HELL. I loved every minute.
I know some people love Remy. From this moment forward my #1 MMA guy will always be Seth.
I'm looking forward to the next book!
Authors, take note. THIS is how you write a second book. There was no needless drama. No stupid actions. Just 2 people in a relationship making it work. It was also HOT as HELL. I loved every minute.
I know some people love Remy. From this moment forward my #1 MMA guy will always be Seth.
I'm looking forward to the next book!
January 6, 2014
4.5 consumed stars!
*I was generously provided an ARC by the author for an honest review. Thank you!*
With D-Day quickly approaching for his first professional fight, Seth Marc, now has everything he’s ever dreamed of: a budding career and the previously unthinkable girl of his dreams.
Only… with new trysts, new challenges, an old enemy, as well as insecurities and old flames trying to work themselves into the picture how will it all turn out? Will Seth get to hold onto what he’s fought so hard to quench? What about Olivia’s dreams? With her life just revolving around Seth and his gym will it be enough? And will these lovers get their HEA? Read and you will find out!
Too Consumed, was a lovely read and did not disappoint me in any way. I liked how both Seth and Olivia are flawed in their own way and yet they are what each other needs in their lives.
Both characters have their own set of issues and uncertainties that they battle throughout the course of the story and it’s interesting to see how it all turns out. I’m not saying that it’s all hearts and rainbows throughout this because it’s not. Often at times, when these obstacles did happen, I wanted to slam both of their heads together because they were so stubborn!! Seth is very aggressive and head on whereas Olivia could be the same when provoked but is naturally more timid and reserved. Very interesting combination wouldn’t you say? Especially, when you see how they work things out and confront things of past and present.
An exemplary and steamy read!! Pheew! *fans self* Definitely worth waiting for!! I now can’t wait for Forever Consumed which looks like to be the final installment in their story!!
March 13, 2015
you sure didn't disappoint Skyla, there's just 2 words for this book... f@cking epic!
December 17, 2015
5 freaking amazing stars
I will write down my thoughts after I've had a wet dream replaying the scenes in this book...since it is 2 am...that is the smartest thing I could think of doing right know before I get crazed over Seth...lol
Bloody hell...
the FOLLOW UP...
Here it is, plain and simple – this was so EVEN BETTER than the first book and book 1 was a hit!
I absolutely LOVED the characters again, they didn't let me down in any moment given in the book and I was actually surprised by the maturity of their actions and reactions, yes they were impulsive and had outbursts but those were a part of their characterization and it was very well developed...
Both of them, Seth and Olivia, grow and work on themselves in their relationship while they get to know each other more and more and very well beyond physical encounters (in which they absolutely mastered the magic of carnal interaction or in other words – the sex was fucking scorching hot and those scenes left me panting almost every time
So my Seth (and yes, you've read it correctly - MY Seth!) looks like this...
and this...
and this...
knowing all of the above, you actually can't blame me for looking like while reading and imagining
so yeah, Seth is a sex on a stick and he's a badass fighter who entered the MMAC circuit and started fighting pro, life takes a whole new level of intensity and hardship with constant joggling with inner emotions and outside professional risks...
Olivia is by his side all the way, she supports him, although she is not immune to the whole „flesh on flesh“ impacts and she doesn't like it BUT she sticks it up and supports her man...
Olivia grows quickly, in the first book she's had it rough and has lived through it and is still dealing with the aftermath while she takes over the strings of her life.
She's sweet and soft...
yet strong, determined, stubborn, more assure of herself both physicaly and mentaly especially when Seth's shadows from the past are constantly coming back to bite them in the ass...
and old insecurities are lurking around the corner BUT they deal with it, they fight, they talk it through, they interact, they face it together, they take it as it comes – the good and the bad, the right and the wrong and they stick the finger to them all...while they take one step further
there's drama, there are problems popping up on their journey and they are phenomenally described as humanly vivid and imperfectly perfect...
heading towards the final book...
I will write down my thoughts after I've had a wet dream replaying the scenes in this book...since it is 2 am...that is the smartest thing I could think of doing right know before I get crazed over Seth...lol
Bloody hell...
the FOLLOW UP...
Here it is, plain and simple – this was so EVEN BETTER than the first book and book 1 was a hit!
I absolutely LOVED the characters again, they didn't let me down in any moment given in the book and I was actually surprised by the maturity of their actions and reactions, yes they were impulsive and had outbursts but those were a part of their characterization and it was very well developed...
Both of them, Seth and Olivia, grow and work on themselves in their relationship while they get to know each other more and more and very well beyond physical encounters (in which they absolutely mastered the magic of carnal interaction or in other words – the sex was fucking scorching hot and those scenes left me panting almost every time
So my Seth (and yes, you've read it correctly - MY Seth!) looks like this...
and this...
and this...
knowing all of the above, you actually can't blame me for looking like while reading and imagining
so yeah, Seth is a sex on a stick and he's a badass fighter who entered the MMAC circuit and started fighting pro, life takes a whole new level of intensity and hardship with constant joggling with inner emotions and outside professional risks...
Olivia is by his side all the way, she supports him, although she is not immune to the whole „flesh on flesh“ impacts and she doesn't like it BUT she sticks it up and supports her man...
Olivia grows quickly, in the first book she's had it rough and has lived through it and is still dealing with the aftermath while she takes over the strings of her life.
She's sweet and soft...
yet strong, determined, stubborn, more assure of herself both physicaly and mentaly especially when Seth's shadows from the past are constantly coming back to bite them in the ass...
and old insecurities are lurking around the corner BUT they deal with it, they fight, they talk it through, they interact, they face it together, they take it as it comes – the good and the bad, the right and the wrong and they stick the finger to them all...while they take one step further
there's drama, there are problems popping up on their journey and they are phenomenally described as humanly vivid and imperfectly perfect...
heading towards the final book...
March 19, 2014
Yikes, review to come, took me twice as long to read this as it normally would, so I need to get my thoughts straight.
So, looking back through my review of the first book, Consumed, it appears I rated it 3 to 3.5-stars, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how that could be after reading book two. To say I am frustrated would be putting it mildly. It took me forever to read this book. The writing was ok, what I was reading was just boring and not very interesting, honestly.
Olivia was still annoying and not a very likable character with all her self righteousness. If she were a real person I would probably want to punch her in her smug face. I really cannot get a grasp on why I am supposed to care about the person she was on the pages of this book. She gives her friend, Selena crap about the sexual adventures between Selena and Jackson, then turns around and enjoys the same type of things here and there,with Seth. What makes it wrong when others do it, but okay when she does? I thought her actions after Don paid a surprise visit to Seth was ridiculously stupid. The fact that Jackson went along with it was idiotic. I do not blame Seth for being upset with her, and was glad when other characters were telling her she was in the wrong. Yet she still tried to maintain an air of righteousness about the situation, it was maddening. Also, what is the deal with moving in with her mom after being so adamant about NOT moving back in book one? Yes, I know her dad dies in book one, and I get maybe staying with her temporarily, but moving in completely is nutty considering the fight it had been. I don't like her. I mean, thoughout the book she is such a snooty witch. It was present through the entire book. After Seth's first fight in Vegas, she declines going out with everyone, says she is going to stay at home and read?! What a bitchy thing to do. Go out with everyone, jeez. I don't care if going out ends up being a debacle, this is a time you suck it up and just go. If you are worried about being selfish, well, sister, this is you being selfish by not going this particular time.
Seth, well, he started reminding me of Nico in Worth the Fight and I honestly was getting the backstory of Seth and Olivia mixed up with Nico and Elle. I read Consumed in November 2013 and Worth the Fight in February 2014, and I have to say I really think they were quite similar, and I could have interchanged characters very easily. There was also the ending with the fight with Don that reminded me of another MMA book, but dont know which one, I think it was Remy. All of these MMA books are really similar and starting to get confused in my mind, I don't think a whole lot of new scenarios are coming up in these books to make them unique.
I like Seth, he seems to really love Olivia and be amazed at the amount of love he has for her and how much she seems to center him, he welcomes that. But I felt his character sounded soft and gooey one minute, then was overly cocky the next. It got to be quite obnoxious, and the demands he was making to his new employer was way over the top. Who is he that he is be the newest member of this pro fighting league and tell them what is going to happen? I was actually glad to see the organization standing up to him. So, he demands certain things with his new employer, yet he cannot ask Olivia to marry him? What? If he is as cocky as he is portrayed to be, this should not be an issue. Yes, I get Olivia kind of unravels his tough guy facade a bit, but whatever, it makes no sense.
There was a common theme for both Olivia and Seth for awhile. They both kept asking themselves if they were selfish or selfless. Who the hell cares, you were both annoying the hell out of me. There was soooooo much internal rambling by both characters I thought I was going to go mad. It took forever to get to Vegas, I think it was 6-days until Vegas when the book starts, and that timeframe took like 65% of the book and the 4-WEEKS they were actually in Vegas took like 30% of the book. Just what we were supposed to get out of those 6-days, I am not certain. I thought this was a book about an MMA fighter and other than a few training scenes, we had 2 fights shoved in the last 10% of the book.
BTW, the way Seth proposed? HORRIBLE!!! I though it was extremely degrading, and I was actually waiting for it to have been recorded and used by Don in some way. Maybe it will in the next book? I mean, didn't Seth say he did not enjoy or think about doing the things Jackson does, but then he does the night he proposes? Just...no.
To stop my rambling, I am going to say that this book felt different than the first, it felt disjointed and I have no idea what the purpose of this book really was other than to get our characters married. The past flings that randomly popped up, the angry spells, the no having sex rule, all of it was silly and used as an excuse to make this into a 3-book series. I am going to make a guess and say this story, which has ultimately become as much about Seth and Don's rivalry as Seth and Olivia's relationship, could have been told in 2-books easily. I am pretty sure I am not going to read the next book. I don't care enough about any of this to go on. Sorry, I was hoping to like this, even pushed it up on my TBR list to read it, but I barely made it through.
So, looking back through my review of the first book, Consumed, it appears I rated it 3 to 3.5-stars, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how that could be after reading book two. To say I am frustrated would be putting it mildly. It took me forever to read this book. The writing was ok, what I was reading was just boring and not very interesting, honestly.
Olivia was still annoying and not a very likable character with all her self righteousness. If she were a real person I would probably want to punch her in her smug face. I really cannot get a grasp on why I am supposed to care about the person she was on the pages of this book. She gives her friend, Selena crap about the sexual adventures between Selena and Jackson, then turns around and enjoys the same type of things here and there,with Seth. What makes it wrong when others do it, but okay when she does? I thought her actions after Don paid a surprise visit to Seth was ridiculously stupid. The fact that Jackson went along with it was idiotic. I do not blame Seth for being upset with her, and was glad when other characters were telling her she was in the wrong. Yet she still tried to maintain an air of righteousness about the situation, it was maddening. Also, what is the deal with moving in with her mom after being so adamant about NOT moving back in book one? Yes, I know her dad dies in book one, and I get maybe staying with her temporarily, but moving in completely is nutty considering the fight it had been. I don't like her. I mean, thoughout the book she is such a snooty witch. It was present through the entire book. After Seth's first fight in Vegas, she declines going out with everyone, says she is going to stay at home and read?! What a bitchy thing to do. Go out with everyone, jeez. I don't care if going out ends up being a debacle, this is a time you suck it up and just go. If you are worried about being selfish, well, sister, this is you being selfish by not going this particular time.
Seth, well, he started reminding me of Nico in Worth the Fight and I honestly was getting the backstory of Seth and Olivia mixed up with Nico and Elle. I read Consumed in November 2013 and Worth the Fight in February 2014, and I have to say I really think they were quite similar, and I could have interchanged characters very easily. There was also the ending with the fight with Don that reminded me of another MMA book, but dont know which one, I think it was Remy. All of these MMA books are really similar and starting to get confused in my mind, I don't think a whole lot of new scenarios are coming up in these books to make them unique.
I like Seth, he seems to really love Olivia and be amazed at the amount of love he has for her and how much she seems to center him, he welcomes that. But I felt his character sounded soft and gooey one minute, then was overly cocky the next. It got to be quite obnoxious, and the demands he was making to his new employer was way over the top. Who is he that he is be the newest member of this pro fighting league and tell them what is going to happen? I was actually glad to see the organization standing up to him. So, he demands certain things with his new employer, yet he cannot ask Olivia to marry him? What? If he is as cocky as he is portrayed to be, this should not be an issue. Yes, I get Olivia kind of unravels his tough guy facade a bit, but whatever, it makes no sense.
There was a common theme for both Olivia and Seth for awhile. They both kept asking themselves if they were selfish or selfless. Who the hell cares, you were both annoying the hell out of me. There was soooooo much internal rambling by both characters I thought I was going to go mad. It took forever to get to Vegas, I think it was 6-days until Vegas when the book starts, and that timeframe took like 65% of the book and the 4-WEEKS they were actually in Vegas took like 30% of the book. Just what we were supposed to get out of those 6-days, I am not certain. I thought this was a book about an MMA fighter and other than a few training scenes, we had 2 fights shoved in the last 10% of the book.
BTW, the way Seth proposed? HORRIBLE!!! I though it was extremely degrading, and I was actually waiting for it to have been recorded and used by Don in some way. Maybe it will in the next book? I mean, didn't Seth say he did not enjoy or think about doing the things Jackson does, but then he does the night he proposes? Just...no.
To stop my rambling, I am going to say that this book felt different than the first, it felt disjointed and I have no idea what the purpose of this book really was other than to get our characters married. The past flings that randomly popped up, the angry spells, the no having sex rule, all of it was silly and used as an excuse to make this into a 3-book series. I am going to make a guess and say this story, which has ultimately become as much about Seth and Don's rivalry as Seth and Olivia's relationship, could have been told in 2-books easily. I am pretty sure I am not going to read the next book. I don't care enough about any of this to go on. Sorry, I was hoping to like this, even pushed it up on my TBR list to read it, but I barely made it through.
March 31, 2015
5 Never Want this Series to End Stars!
I'm not going to write a long review about this book because I'm too impatient to read the next book in this series! But I will say that this series has made me so happy and put me in a really good mood! So that's saying something right there :)
I am truly in love with Seth even though he is a truly cocky bastard. He's unapologetic but has a vulnerable side to him that is so endearing. His love for Olivia is so passionate and pure; she's transformed him yet also allowed him to be true to himself.
Olivia's not judgmental of his past and isn't consumed by insecurity and jealousness, which is so refreshing. I actually think this is the first book where the two MC's are so confident in each others love and dedication to each other. That in itself has made this an incredibly enjoyable book for me. There's still angst and some drama, it's just not surrounding their relationship. She's my idea of a perfect heroine; caring, strong, confident, and selfless.
Most of the angst in this book surrounds Seth's rival Don. He is such a total, complete dick!!! I hate him! He's sketchy, cheap, and dishonorable. That fight scene in the end perfectly captures what a sleaze ball Don is. And what kind of name is Don for a bad ass? lame is what. In some ways I love their rivalry because I root for Seth to kick Don's ass and it creates some really enjoyable drama and angst.
Even though I'm not a big fan of violence, I couldn't help but grip the edge of my seat during the fight matches in this book. Now, I'm not saying I dislike MMA books because I love them, I just usually cringe during the fight scenes. But I got so anxious during Seth's matches I had to see if he won! Luckily he's quite bad ass so there wasn't a lot to worry about, but I got way too invested in his success and wanting him to be unbeatable.
Okay so I wrote a longer review than I was planning, but I got too caught up in the greatness of this book ;)
Side note: Although I'm not a huge fan of rap music, I will admit I've become addicted to Seth's fight song, "We Own It" by 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa.
I'm not going to write a long review about this book because I'm too impatient to read the next book in this series! But I will say that this series has made me so happy and put me in a really good mood! So that's saying something right there :)
I am truly in love with Seth even though he is a truly cocky bastard. He's unapologetic but has a vulnerable side to him that is so endearing. His love for Olivia is so passionate and pure; she's transformed him yet also allowed him to be true to himself.
Olivia's not judgmental of his past and isn't consumed by insecurity and jealousness, which is so refreshing. I actually think this is the first book where the two MC's are so confident in each others love and dedication to each other. That in itself has made this an incredibly enjoyable book for me. There's still angst and some drama, it's just not surrounding their relationship. She's my idea of a perfect heroine; caring, strong, confident, and selfless.
Most of the angst in this book surrounds Seth's rival Don. He is such a total, complete dick!!! I hate him! He's sketchy, cheap, and dishonorable. That fight scene in the end perfectly captures what a sleaze ball Don is. And what kind of name is Don for a bad ass? lame is what. In some ways I love their rivalry because I root for Seth to kick Don's ass and it creates some really enjoyable drama and angst.
Even though I'm not a big fan of violence, I couldn't help but grip the edge of my seat during the fight matches in this book. Now, I'm not saying I dislike MMA books because I love them, I just usually cringe during the fight scenes. But I got so anxious during Seth's matches I had to see if he won! Luckily he's quite bad ass so there wasn't a lot to worry about, but I got way too invested in his success and wanting him to be unbeatable.
Okay so I wrote a longer review than I was planning, but I got too caught up in the greatness of this book ;)
Side note: Although I'm not a huge fan of rap music, I will admit I've become addicted to Seth's fight song, "We Own It" by 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa.
April 29, 2014
4 Stars!!!
“Only she has the power to consume me, to eradicate all train of rational thinking.”
More interesting and definitely hotter than the first book!!!
Olivia and Seth overcame many challenges in the first book but now there are facing some new ones like the reality of professional MMA and the problems couples are usually having. This is all new to them so of course there will be some (lets say) problematic situations.
Seth is jealous even from Olivia’s shadow. It’s just seriously annoying but also (a little) endearing. This is the first relationship in his life and I really enjoyed reading about his struggles. I find some of his actions quite funny!
“I told you when we met that I’m fucking selfish and spoiled, and I wasn’t kidding. I want every one of your smiles, every laugh, every tear, every-fucking-thing— all of it— I want it and I want it all to myself.”
Olivia on the other hand is struggling with Seth’s past. It is definitely not easy to be with a guy with a past like his. Threesomes, alcohol, aggression…But she is determined not to let this ruin her happiness. She understands he is not perfect and she doesn’t want to change him. So…she tries to adapt.
“He’s only human, and being human means you’re vulnerable, that you have weaknesses and imperfections. That’s the beauty of it. Being human is about making mistakes and learning from them… or not, if you don’t want to. There’s too much pressure to be perfect these days, and guess what? People are imperfect. People are annoying, stupid, and rude at times, but it’s okay.”
Fights, drama, sexual tension…It’s a great read. I can’t wait for the next one!!!
“Only she has the power to consume me, to eradicate all train of rational thinking.”
More interesting and definitely hotter than the first book!!!
Olivia and Seth overcame many challenges in the first book but now there are facing some new ones like the reality of professional MMA and the problems couples are usually having. This is all new to them so of course there will be some (lets say) problematic situations.
Seth is jealous even from Olivia’s shadow. It’s just seriously annoying but also (a little) endearing. This is the first relationship in his life and I really enjoyed reading about his struggles. I find some of his actions quite funny!
“I told you when we met that I’m fucking selfish and spoiled, and I wasn’t kidding. I want every one of your smiles, every laugh, every tear, every-fucking-thing— all of it— I want it and I want it all to myself.”
Olivia on the other hand is struggling with Seth’s past. It is definitely not easy to be with a guy with a past like his. Threesomes, alcohol, aggression…But she is determined not to let this ruin her happiness. She understands he is not perfect and she doesn’t want to change him. So…she tries to adapt.
“He’s only human, and being human means you’re vulnerable, that you have weaknesses and imperfections. That’s the beauty of it. Being human is about making mistakes and learning from them… or not, if you don’t want to. There’s too much pressure to be perfect these days, and guess what? People are imperfect. People are annoying, stupid, and rude at times, but it’s okay.”
Fights, drama, sexual tension…It’s a great read. I can’t wait for the next one!!!
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March 16, 2014
4 stars
Seth and Olivia fell in love in book 1, this sequel we read how their relationship progresses.
What makes this couple work is how they talk and communicate with each other. Cant fault the storyline. No over the top drama. No silly misunderstandings. This was a really good sequel compared to many others I've read.
Personally I found it a bit draggy. And I wanted the story to move along quicker. Im not sure whether 3 books on the same couple might be too much. But if you are looking for a steamy mma fighter with great characters, a good book to pick up. X
Seth and Olivia fell in love in book 1, this sequel we read how their relationship progresses.
What makes this couple work is how they talk and communicate with each other. Cant fault the storyline. No over the top drama. No silly misunderstandings. This was a really good sequel compared to many others I've read.
Personally I found it a bit draggy. And I wanted the story to move along quicker. Im not sure whether 3 books on the same couple might be too much. But if you are looking for a steamy mma fighter with great characters, a good book to pick up. X
January 5, 2014
I finally figured out why I love Consumed, Real and Beautiful Disaster so much, it's definitely the intensity of the fighting scenes, rather it's inside or outside the ring. Hands down Too Consumed is an all-time favorite, I couldn't wait for the story to continue. Loved it!
August 9, 2016
★★★★★ Really Hot Stars!
Olivia and Seth’s romance continues …And Seth is getting ready for his first professional fight. At the same time, Seth’s past still haunts him… and consequences of his past indiscretions comes to disrupt everything.
Seth certainly proved himself in this book. You would get to know more of Seth, his past, his love/need for Olivia, his jealousy or possessiveness towards Olivia...
And Olivia couldn’t be more so in love than ever...
Beautifully written, under Olivia and Seth’s POV’s. Story is hot, passionate, fun and gut wrenching! It’ll make you fall in love more with the couple and it’ll put you in the edge of your seat.
Interesting to know more about Jackson and Selena too.
I can’t wait for sure for the next book.
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Olivia and Seth’s romance continues …And Seth is getting ready for his first professional fight. At the same time, Seth’s past still haunts him… and consequences of his past indiscretions comes to disrupt everything.
Seth certainly proved himself in this book. You would get to know more of Seth, his past, his love/need for Olivia, his jealousy or possessiveness towards Olivia...
And Olivia couldn’t be more so in love than ever...
Beautifully written, under Olivia and Seth’s POV’s. Story is hot, passionate, fun and gut wrenching! It’ll make you fall in love more with the couple and it’ll put you in the edge of your seat.
Interesting to know more about Jackson and Selena too.
I can’t wait for sure for the next book.
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October 30, 2014
Too Consumed es el segundo libro de la saga Consumed, escrito por Skyla Madi.
Despues de terminar de leer el primer libro, me moria de ganas de leer su continuacion porque aunque la historia no es nada del otro mundo, tiene ese " algo " que te deja con muchisimas ganas de seguir leyendo.
Al terminar la lectura me senti bastante decepcionada porque esperaba otra cosa de la historia, senti como si los personajes fueran iguales; generalmente en las sagas ves como los protagonistas maduran y evolucionan pero eso no sucede en este libro.
Se me hizo lento y un tanto tedioso leerlo, tambien senti como si todo se volviera a repetir : Seth y sus celos, tan cerrado como en el primer libro e igual de temperamental, por otra parte Olivia sigue siendo la misma chica insegura e igual de infantil que en el libro anterior o aun mas.
Espero que el tercer libro sea mejor, o al menos se muestre una evolucion en los personajes.
Aunque me gusto leer desde el punto de vista de Seth, en muchas ocasiones quise matarlo por lo machista que me parecian algunos de sus pensamientos.
2.5 Estrellas!
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January 9, 2014Another one I couldn't rate because I actually didn't finish the book. I just... couldn't. Tell you why in a moment.
First up - props to the author for actually having Dual POV's this time! Yay - no stuck in Olivia's head for the whole book. Saying that however, I got to like 16% in and had to give up. I thought after book one maybe these characters would improve and they would just be... together if you know what I mean. You know how in some books characters are so attunted to each other they're just flawless? Well sadly thiswas not to be with seth and Olivia. I know I maybe i nthe minority here but I really couldn't give a toss because I felt after everything they went through together as a couple? (if you could call them and their erratic moods that) in the first book, they would just be!
Olivia - As soon as I started her chapter I realised how mow I just don't like her! I just don't.
Seth - I couldn't get a read on his character and being the male lead and after a first book, I'm guessing that's not good. I should be able to say something about him, feel something about him.
To me, with how far into it I got, it felt a bit weird and diconnected. Seth and Olvia's scences together felt off, boring, dry, plain, bland. They were like young kids trying to figure their way around each other with the way their actions felt disjointed. I mean for a reformed man-whore and a girl who had a man-whore ex you think they would have a bit more... a bit more... *sigh* - just a bit more!
Sorry gonna leave this series where it is - all the best to the author with her future endeavours.
First up - props to the author for actually having Dual POV's this time! Yay - no stuck in Olivia's head for the whole book. Saying that however, I got to like 16% in and had to give up. I thought after book one maybe these characters would improve and they would just be... together if you know what I mean. You know how in some books characters are so attunted to each other they're just flawless? Well sadly thiswas not to be with seth and Olivia. I know I maybe i nthe minority here but I really couldn't give a toss because I felt after everything they went through together as a couple? (if you could call them and their erratic moods that) in the first book, they would just be!
Olivia - As soon as I started her chapter I realised how mow I just don't like her! I just don't.
Seth - I couldn't get a read on his character and being the male lead and after a first book, I'm guessing that's not good. I should be able to say something about him, feel something about him.
To me, with how far into it I got, it felt a bit weird and diconnected. Seth and Olvia's scences together felt off, boring, dry, plain, bland. They were like young kids trying to figure their way around each other with the way their actions felt disjointed. I mean for a reformed man-whore and a girl who had a man-whore ex you think they would have a bit more... a bit more... *sigh* - just a bit more!
Sorry gonna leave this series where it is - all the best to the author with her future endeavours.
January 12, 2014
This one fell a little flat for me, for some reason.
I loved Seth Marc and Oliva in the Consumed. I thought it was really an awesome story especially when I was already coming off my Remy high from reading 'Mine' last month.
So when Too Consumed came out, it was really a no brainer on picking it up and falling in love with this couple all over again.
But the story line didn't do much for me. In fact really nothing happened in this book at all. I mean NOTHING.
There is no drama between Olivia and Seth, they are in love, he wants to marry her, she loves him.. She is dealing with life after her father passing away in book one and she is helping her mom cope. Outside of an enemy of Seth's who we met in book one.. NOTHING happens in this book. I felt often times like we were reading about a totally different couple. I needed a bit more substance, and I think that is why it took me over a week to read it.
SO if you are wondering why I still have it 4 stars, it's because the writing is not bad, and I still loved reading about Seth and Olivia and Selena and Jackson(although we talked about them too much which makes me feel that there is a book coming out with the two of them as the MC's soon) I just felt like we were a tad bit ripped off and that this book was used as a filler for something else. I wanted to see something happen with Mason, and it in general just felt way too.. nice..
I loved Seth Marc and Oliva in the Consumed. I thought it was really an awesome story especially when I was already coming off my Remy high from reading 'Mine' last month.
So when Too Consumed came out, it was really a no brainer on picking it up and falling in love with this couple all over again.
But the story line didn't do much for me. In fact really nothing happened in this book at all. I mean NOTHING.
There is no drama between Olivia and Seth, they are in love, he wants to marry her, she loves him.. She is dealing with life after her father passing away in book one and she is helping her mom cope. Outside of an enemy of Seth's who we met in book one.. NOTHING happens in this book. I felt often times like we were reading about a totally different couple. I needed a bit more substance, and I think that is why it took me over a week to read it.
SO if you are wondering why I still have it 4 stars, it's because the writing is not bad, and I still loved reading about Seth and Olivia and Selena and Jackson(although we talked about them too much which makes me feel that there is a book coming out with the two of them as the MC's soon) I just felt like we were a tad bit ripped off and that this book was used as a filler for something else. I wanted to see something happen with Mason, and it in general just felt way too.. nice..
March 19, 2014
Pure Realism!
Olivia has officially tamed the over confident playboy Seth Marc. And - as their relationship grows and continues in book 2,some of the obstacles they feel they have overcame, returns with a vengeance. With Seth first professional fight coming up Olivia proves to be his number one supporter.
Seth and Olivia were not perfect but they are perfect together. They were just as amazing in Too Consumed then in Consumed. They were physically affectionate, emotionally connected and their actions toward each other seemed to convey a sense of peace in the other.
Most importantly for me, Seth and Olivia’s relationship including the ups and downs felt genuine, felt normal and something that you could relate to. When they are together the universe is theirs and they connect so deeply.
Favorite Quotes:
Olivia
“It's hard to believe someone who walks around commanding so much attention with his acute cockiness, hard muscles, and tattoos would ever let someone like me bring him to his knees-and make no mistake, I bring him to his knees. I bring him to his knees, hard.”
“I can tell you I love you to the moon and back, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not enough. I can tell you I love you to the next universe and back and the distance still isn't enough to describe how I feel. I love you. I love you more than any word, any object, any emotion and any measure of distance this life can ever depict.”
Seth
“There isn’t a hold in the world that can force me to tap out. If you get me in a hold, you better be prepared to snap to snap a bone or kill me because I will not surrender. Call me stubborn, I know I am. Call me competitive or spoiled, I’m those things too, but what I am not is weak.”
“Because I love you and I‘ve never loved anyone before… I don’t want anyone else to feel how you make me feel. I told you when we met I’m ----ing selfish and spoiled, and I wasn’t kidding. I want every one of your smiles, every laugh, every tear, every- ----ing – thing- all of it-I want it and I want it all to myself.”
A perfect FIVE stars for a perfect book.
Olivia has officially tamed the over confident playboy Seth Marc. And - as their relationship grows and continues in book 2,some of the obstacles they feel they have overcame, returns with a vengeance. With Seth first professional fight coming up Olivia proves to be his number one supporter.
Seth and Olivia were not perfect but they are perfect together. They were just as amazing in Too Consumed then in Consumed. They were physically affectionate, emotionally connected and their actions toward each other seemed to convey a sense of peace in the other.
Most importantly for me, Seth and Olivia’s relationship including the ups and downs felt genuine, felt normal and something that you could relate to. When they are together the universe is theirs and they connect so deeply.
Favorite Quotes:
Olivia
“It's hard to believe someone who walks around commanding so much attention with his acute cockiness, hard muscles, and tattoos would ever let someone like me bring him to his knees-and make no mistake, I bring him to his knees. I bring him to his knees, hard.”
“I can tell you I love you to the moon and back, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not enough. I can tell you I love you to the next universe and back and the distance still isn't enough to describe how I feel. I love you. I love you more than any word, any object, any emotion and any measure of distance this life can ever depict.”
Seth
“There isn’t a hold in the world that can force me to tap out. If you get me in a hold, you better be prepared to snap to snap a bone or kill me because I will not surrender. Call me stubborn, I know I am. Call me competitive or spoiled, I’m those things too, but what I am not is weak.”
“Because I love you and I‘ve never loved anyone before… I don’t want anyone else to feel how you make me feel. I told you when we met I’m ----ing selfish and spoiled, and I wasn’t kidding. I want every one of your smiles, every laugh, every tear, every- ----ing – thing- all of it-I want it and I want it all to myself.”
A perfect FIVE stars for a perfect book.
January 5, 2014
What a great second book in the Consumed series!
The story continues where the first book ended. Seth is now preparing for his first professional fight which will take place in Las Vegas. The main focus of the story is the development of Olivia’s and Seth relationship. They both still have their own issues which haunt them. As a couple and individually they have lots of ups and down. Together they face old flames, old enemies and old insecurities. They would fight and then they would make up. I found that the plot kept me hooked throughout the book, I didn’t want to put it down as I wanted to find out what happens next.
Olivia and Seth seem to have grown up a lot since the first book and it was great to see they faced and overcome various scenarios and obstacles that were thrown their way. I think I was in danger of seriously falling in love with Seth by the end of the story. I felt that he had really grown up in this story and it was great to see his fierce and alpha tendencies. I think that Seth is now my favourite MMA fighter book boyfriend (sorry Remy). I really liked that the book was told from both Olivia’s and Seth’s POV. It was great to finally get inside Seth’s head and learn more about his past.
This book also has some seriously hot steamy scenes. There was a particular shower scene that was seriously hot. The story is very well written and the plot flows very well. There aren’t any OMG twists and turns but there was more than enough happening in the book to keep me hooked. Its a lovely romance story with some great MMA fighting action thrown in.
I also enjoyed the secondary plot that featured Seth and Olivia’s best friends Jackson and Selena. Now Selena really annoyed me in book 1 but she redeemed herself in this book and although their story was told through Seth and Olivia it was great to see how their relationship was developing. I would certainly be interested in reading more about them and I think they are getting their own book soon.
There is no cliff-hanger ending and the book ends in a great place. The epilogue at the end was particularly beautiful and moving. I really enjoyed reading this book and I’m now looking forward to the final book in the series Forever Consumed :-)
Thank you so much to author Skyla Madi for providing me with an ARC
The story continues where the first book ended. Seth is now preparing for his first professional fight which will take place in Las Vegas. The main focus of the story is the development of Olivia’s and Seth relationship. They both still have their own issues which haunt them. As a couple and individually they have lots of ups and down. Together they face old flames, old enemies and old insecurities. They would fight and then they would make up. I found that the plot kept me hooked throughout the book, I didn’t want to put it down as I wanted to find out what happens next.
Olivia and Seth seem to have grown up a lot since the first book and it was great to see they faced and overcome various scenarios and obstacles that were thrown their way. I think I was in danger of seriously falling in love with Seth by the end of the story. I felt that he had really grown up in this story and it was great to see his fierce and alpha tendencies. I think that Seth is now my favourite MMA fighter book boyfriend (sorry Remy). I really liked that the book was told from both Olivia’s and Seth’s POV. It was great to finally get inside Seth’s head and learn more about his past.
This book also has some seriously hot steamy scenes. There was a particular shower scene that was seriously hot. The story is very well written and the plot flows very well. There aren’t any OMG twists and turns but there was more than enough happening in the book to keep me hooked. Its a lovely romance story with some great MMA fighting action thrown in.
I also enjoyed the secondary plot that featured Seth and Olivia’s best friends Jackson and Selena. Now Selena really annoyed me in book 1 but she redeemed herself in this book and although their story was told through Seth and Olivia it was great to see how their relationship was developing. I would certainly be interested in reading more about them and I think they are getting their own book soon.
There is no cliff-hanger ending and the book ends in a great place. The epilogue at the end was particularly beautiful and moving. I really enjoyed reading this book and I’m now looking forward to the final book in the series Forever Consumed :-)
Thank you so much to author Skyla Madi for providing me with an ARC
January 7, 2014
3.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this book until about 45% of the way through when it suddenly seemed like Olivia was the "non-judgmental" judgmental person who compliments you with a back handed slap.
She criticizes and judges Jackson and Selena for their sexual taste’s and then informs Selena that she isn’t the right person to “help” Jackson get over his afflictions but 7 Chapter’s later tells Seth she’s the one who can help him get over his.
outside of her snarky calm your tits hidden agenda the book was decent and I did appreciate that all drama within this book was due to outside characters.
I really enjoyed this book until about 45% of the way through when it suddenly seemed like Olivia was the "non-judgmental" judgmental person who compliments you with a back handed slap.
She criticizes and judges Jackson and Selena for their sexual taste’s and then informs Selena that she isn’t the right person to “help” Jackson get over his afflictions but 7 Chapter’s later tells Seth she’s the one who can help him get over his.
“I don’t know why strip clubs and strippers freak me out. It’s nothing against them or their profession – I think it’s quite brave of get up there and dance for seedy men, although I’d never do it. Ever.
outside of her snarky calm your tits hidden agenda the book was decent and I did appreciate that all drama within this book was due to outside characters.
June 30, 2018
5 «eres de lo más mono Seth» stars ⭐️
El sueño de Seth se cumplió, ya es un luchador profesional de la MMAC, pero todavía hay una sombra molesta que lo persigue: Don Russell. Esa rata intentará abrirse paso en la vida de Seth cueste lo que cueste y para él no existe el honor ni la moral.
ODIO A DON CON TODA MI ALMA. En serio, y al director de la MMA todavía más. Osea después de que la rata esa hizo con Seth y Darryl y aún le dan una puta oportunidad? Y después encima lo que le hacen a Olivia y le dan un puesto? QUE TE JODAN!!!!!!
En serio odio malditamente a todos en este libro. Putos sanguinarios asquerosos sin respeto ni moral. Menos mal que de vez en cuando teníamos algún capítulo monisimo de Seth diciéndole cosas bonitas a Olivia que ayudaba a reducir la mala leche. Pero aún así he acabado este libro cabreadisima por lo injusta que está siendo la vida con Seth. De verdad que no puedo creer lo cabrones que son... espero que se cargue al maldito Don en el siguiente libro!
El sueño de Seth se cumplió, ya es un luchador profesional de la MMAC, pero todavía hay una sombra molesta que lo persigue: Don Russell. Esa rata intentará abrirse paso en la vida de Seth cueste lo que cueste y para él no existe el honor ni la moral.
ODIO A DON CON TODA MI ALMA. En serio, y al director de la MMA todavía más. Osea después de que la rata esa hizo con Seth y Darryl y aún le dan una puta oportunidad? Y después encima lo que le hacen a Olivia y le dan un puesto? QUE TE JODAN!!!!!!
En serio odio malditamente a todos en este libro. Putos sanguinarios asquerosos sin respeto ni moral. Menos mal que de vez en cuando teníamos algún capítulo monisimo de Seth diciéndole cosas bonitas a Olivia que ayudaba a reducir la mala leche. Pero aún así he acabado este libro cabreadisima por lo injusta que está siendo la vida con Seth. De verdad que no puedo creer lo cabrones que son... espero que se cargue al maldito Don en el siguiente libro!
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August 5, 2016
Sadly this was just okay for me. It started of pretty good but somewhere along the way I lost interest.
November 2, 2017
Too Consumed by Skyla Madi (Book 2 in the Consumed Series)
Seth has come to the realization that Olivia is his muse, she calms him and she sees something in him that nobody else ever has. Olivia world has been turned up-side down since the passing of her father. She has had to be there for her mom. At the same time she knows that she is in love with Seth. Seth has bought Olivia fathers gym which leads to some steamy moments. Seth has made it to the pro and needs to train but when an old enemy from the past tries to sabotage him and his team, can he let it go? Olivia decides to show how she is willing to stick up for her man. Overall this was a cute read. There was not a lot of drama or rising climax, it was just a sweet read of a bad boy falling in love with a good girl and how she has changed his ways. He is still the arrogant, cocky, Seth that we all fell in love with. However in this book we get to see his softer side when it comes to Olivia, we also get to see his possessive side. The writing flowed and was easy to read. The story was a tad slow however the sizzling chemistry made up for it.
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Seth has come to the realization that Olivia is his muse, she calms him and she sees something in him that nobody else ever has. Olivia world has been turned up-side down since the passing of her father. She has had to be there for her mom. At the same time she knows that she is in love with Seth. Seth has bought Olivia fathers gym which leads to some steamy moments. Seth has made it to the pro and needs to train but when an old enemy from the past tries to sabotage him and his team, can he let it go? Olivia decides to show how she is willing to stick up for her man. Overall this was a cute read. There was not a lot of drama or rising climax, it was just a sweet read of a bad boy falling in love with a good girl and how she has changed his ways. He is still the arrogant, cocky, Seth that we all fell in love with. However in this book we get to see his softer side when it comes to Olivia, we also get to see his possessive side. The writing flowed and was easy to read. The story was a tad slow however the sizzling chemistry made up for it.
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January 7, 2014
I have been waiting MONTHS for Too Consumed to come out and play! And I have to say, we played and had some good ol, dirty, romantic, fun LOL
This was a great continuation of Seth and Olivia's love story. Usually second books in a series are a bit of a disappointment, but I was quite content with the happenings in this one.
Seth has many revelations as he starts to question many things he's done in his life (i.e. manwhoring, drinking, fighting, slutting it up) and has to come to grips that he does in fact deserve Olivia. He struggles to make amends with all that he's done wrong and has to learn to accept that he has finally found the one person who makes him complete.
Seth is just so damn dreamy...and sexy...and hot...and oh so delicious...
We also get to see a bit more of Olivia's feistiness (which I applaud) and holding her man down is her main goal. She wants everything to do with Seth, allows him to consume her thoughts, her actions, her being, her existence.
When you meet someone who makes your entire body buzz with one a curl of their lips, you can't escape it. You become drawn to it, forgetting everything that's supposed to matter to you. Seth became my sun and I gravitated around him - I still do, and like the sun, there's still so much to learn about Seth. I know he's big and beautiful, but I also know he's fiery and unpredictable.
Seth does everything in his power to convince both Olivia and himself that this is it for him. She is his one and only - and damnit, he does a mighty fine job of letting it be known.
"Because I love you and I've never loved anyone before...I don't want anyone else to feel how you make me feel. I told you when we met that I'm fucking selfish and spoiled, and I wasn't kidding. I want everyone of your smiles, every laugh, every tear, every-fucking-thing - all of it - I want it and I want it all to myself."
There is some drama that goes on. I still don't like Selena (no really, how is she and Olivia really best friends??? She is so freaking selfish it's not even funny)...and you will ooh and ahh your way through this book.
It ends in a bit of cliffhanger...but nothing too crazy. Skyla left us with some happy endings to keep us quiet until the next one comes along.
OH! And there is a ton of foreplay, lots of sexiness and holy moly-- the sex....
I'm stopped as he yanks my hand away. I squirm as he presses it against the cage and his free hand slips into my dress, clamping on my bare hip.
"Why here? Why can't you wait until we get home?"
He lowers his head, bringing his full lips to my ear. His breath hits my face and it's like fire lapping at my nerves, singeing and burning my insides.
"Why wait?" he breathes, his hand tightening around my hip. "I fight here and I want to fuck here."
March 20, 2014
Let's start off with the positives…..
I really enjoyed "Consumed" and was excited to pick up on where the first book left off in Seth and Olivia's story. It started off well enough as the reader is ushered into this world of MMA fighting as Seth is preparing for his first fight in the professional league in Vegas. Olivia and Seth are fresh in their relationship and quite in love. In the last book Seth bought Olivia's deceased father's gym and hired her to manage it. This set up was quite convenient for the lovers as they got the opportunity to engage in their sexy banter, playful moments and to serve as a support group for one another. And, their sexual chemistry is really good. Both Seth and Olivia speak very fondly of one another and are always talking about how attracted they are to one another------ So where was the problem????
The problem is that something was off in the energy level of both sexual and the general scenes in this book. The sexual scenes were frustrating most of the times. First of all, the abstinence between Seth and Olivia was overdrawn and just ridiculous. How frustrating that Jackson and Selina (Seth and Olivia's best friends) have a more interesting and plentiful sex life than the leads. So, when Seth and Olivia finally come together, it's rather anticlimactic….and who enjoys anticlimactic sex scenes????? There were a few sex scenes where both lovers enjoyed themselves equally, but otherwise the sex scenes seemed to be stilted and Seth held back….which was just weird.
Another problem is that Olivia came across as a stick in the mud. What??- She'd rather go to her room and finish her book instead of celebrate with Seth post-win, leaving him to celebrate with Jackson, Selina and his crew alone….AND in Vegas????? What the??? There were other times when Olivia just came across as childish, petulant and preferred solitude when she should have worked it out quickly with her man. On the flip side, I still really liked Seth in this book. I don't mind flaws in the leads and, believe me, both Seth and Olivia have many flaws, but overall Seth's character was a lot more likable than Olivia's. This book showcased vintage Seth; he's confident, speaks his mind, can be demanding, but he's also sweet and likes to work things out by talking things through. Even Seth's jealous, overprotective side was likable.
Also, most of the general scenes were "off," in that, Madi didn't really allow the reader to enjoy the highs in this book because each scene where there is a fabulous high seemed to be weighed down by a crappy low. I also thought the parts with Mason and Blade's interaction with Olivia was also anticlimactic.
Overall, I was disappointed with this book, but most of all I was really frustrated……like it put me in a bad mood-frustrated. I haven't given up though, I still plan to read the final installment Forever Consumed when it is released.
Narrator: Em Eldridge was excellent! She did a fabulous job with both Seth and Olivia's voices.
Lastly, I hated the use of the F-word inserted in between Jesus Christ (so unnecessary and offensive). I hope this is not a trend among authors….
I really enjoyed "Consumed" and was excited to pick up on where the first book left off in Seth and Olivia's story. It started off well enough as the reader is ushered into this world of MMA fighting as Seth is preparing for his first fight in the professional league in Vegas. Olivia and Seth are fresh in their relationship and quite in love. In the last book Seth bought Olivia's deceased father's gym and hired her to manage it. This set up was quite convenient for the lovers as they got the opportunity to engage in their sexy banter, playful moments and to serve as a support group for one another. And, their sexual chemistry is really good. Both Seth and Olivia speak very fondly of one another and are always talking about how attracted they are to one another------ So where was the problem????
The problem is that something was off in the energy level of both sexual and the general scenes in this book. The sexual scenes were frustrating most of the times. First of all, the abstinence between Seth and Olivia was overdrawn and just ridiculous. How frustrating that Jackson and Selina (Seth and Olivia's best friends) have a more interesting and plentiful sex life than the leads. So, when Seth and Olivia finally come together, it's rather anticlimactic….and who enjoys anticlimactic sex scenes????? There were a few sex scenes where both lovers enjoyed themselves equally, but otherwise the sex scenes seemed to be stilted and Seth held back….which was just weird.
Another problem is that Olivia came across as a stick in the mud. What??- She'd rather go to her room and finish her book instead of celebrate with Seth post-win, leaving him to celebrate with Jackson, Selina and his crew alone….AND in Vegas????? What the??? There were other times when Olivia just came across as childish, petulant and preferred solitude when she should have worked it out quickly with her man. On the flip side, I still really liked Seth in this book. I don't mind flaws in the leads and, believe me, both Seth and Olivia have many flaws, but overall Seth's character was a lot more likable than Olivia's. This book showcased vintage Seth; he's confident, speaks his mind, can be demanding, but he's also sweet and likes to work things out by talking things through. Even Seth's jealous, overprotective side was likable.
Also, most of the general scenes were "off," in that, Madi didn't really allow the reader to enjoy the highs in this book because each scene where there is a fabulous high seemed to be weighed down by a crappy low. I also thought the parts with Mason and Blade's interaction with Olivia was also anticlimactic.
Overall, I was disappointed with this book, but most of all I was really frustrated……like it put me in a bad mood-frustrated. I haven't given up though, I still plan to read the final installment Forever Consumed when it is released.
Narrator: Em Eldridge was excellent! She did a fabulous job with both Seth and Olivia's voices.
Lastly, I hated the use of the F-word inserted in between Jesus Christ (so unnecessary and offensive). I hope this is not a trend among authors….
April 7, 2014
Is there a better word than fabulous? If so, just insert that here. : )
I am not a fan of series about the same ppl, because I want the HEA and I don't like a lot of unnecessary drama, and a lot of times (most of the time) that's how those kinds of series feel to me. Skyla Madi didn't do that. She gave us a fully fleshed out HEA in Consumed, and then, in Too Consumed, it's just the continuation of that HEA. It's about Seth & Olivia after the I Love You's, about how they navigate their relationship & what it means to them as Seth starts his career w/ the MMAC. There's no 3rd party interference into their relationship. They still communicate openly with each other - Olivia even point out at one point that she doesn't want miscommunication to to hinder their relationship.
There are some things going on with Seth's career and even a bit with his past that cause some moments, but they are just that - moments. They aren't used to create a break-up or anything of that sort. Their love for each other isn't questioned, and because of that we get a really compelling and emotion-driven story that doesn't mess with the HEA we were all so happy to have in the first book.
*happy sigh* Now... when can I get my hands on book 3? : )
I am not a fan of series about the same ppl, because I want the HEA and I don't like a lot of unnecessary drama, and a lot of times (most of the time) that's how those kinds of series feel to me. Skyla Madi didn't do that. She gave us a fully fleshed out HEA in Consumed, and then, in Too Consumed, it's just the continuation of that HEA. It's about Seth & Olivia after the I Love You's, about how they navigate their relationship & what it means to them as Seth starts his career w/ the MMAC. There's no 3rd party interference into their relationship. They still communicate openly with each other - Olivia even point out at one point that she doesn't want miscommunication to to hinder their relationship.
There are some things going on with Seth's career and even a bit with his past that cause some moments, but they are just that - moments. They aren't used to create a break-up or anything of that sort. Their love for each other isn't questioned, and because of that we get a really compelling and emotion-driven story that doesn't mess with the HEA we were all so happy to have in the first book.
*happy sigh* Now... when can I get my hands on book 3? : )
February 17, 2014
VERY GOOD FOLLOW UP BOOK
This is the second book in this series and I believe there is another to follow this. It was lovely to read more of Seth and Olivia, this time Seth is preparing for a big fight in LA. Olivia is supportive of Seth, she now manages her late fathers gym where Seth trains.
Characters from the first book also feature, including Selena Olivia's BF and Jackson Seth's friend. The sub plot involving them was an added bonus. Jackson has some serious baggage from his past, so I expect there will be more of that in the next book.
Seth is as sexy and possessive as ever but this time round we get to see his more vulnerable side to his character which was nice. Olivia is as loyal and protective of Seth as he is of her. I really liked the way they communicated and sorted out any problems between them as and when that happened that was a refreshing change not to have long and drawn out misunderstandings. As usual the love scenes are really hot and passionate. Seth's main enemy rears his ugly head again providing the drama. I'm really looking forward to the next book.
This is the second book in this series and I believe there is another to follow this. It was lovely to read more of Seth and Olivia, this time Seth is preparing for a big fight in LA. Olivia is supportive of Seth, she now manages her late fathers gym where Seth trains.
Characters from the first book also feature, including Selena Olivia's BF and Jackson Seth's friend. The sub plot involving them was an added bonus. Jackson has some serious baggage from his past, so I expect there will be more of that in the next book.
Seth is as sexy and possessive as ever but this time round we get to see his more vulnerable side to his character which was nice. Olivia is as loyal and protective of Seth as he is of her. I really liked the way they communicated and sorted out any problems between them as and when that happened that was a refreshing change not to have long and drawn out misunderstandings. As usual the love scenes are really hot and passionate. Seth's main enemy rears his ugly head again providing the drama. I'm really looking forward to the next book.
March 20, 2018
Loved it! Here's me thinking that the first book was a stand alone but was surprised to see a second book in the series. I loved Seth & Olivia in Consumed but after reading this book I love them even more. Your given more insight into their relationship and reading about them develop was an absolute pleasure. Let's hope the final book Don gets what's coming to him. I cannot express how highly I love these books. Recommend! You won't be disappointed. 5 STARS *****
February 28, 2019
Skyla Madi gets 10 stars from me on this second book I was not disappointed, I couldn't put it down. I laughed,I cried, and I cheered for Seth who is so amazing and Olivia who is so awesome in her own right and together they both navigate this new relationship and new career and its hard on both of them and they both refuse to give-up on each other..... Word fail I cant wait for the next one, oh please tell me its coming soon?
January 30, 2014
Well, I had a review typed out and submitted it but for for some reason it disappeared....oh well!
I liked getting another glimpse into the lives of Seth and Olivia. They've definitely grown as a couple and I think they are really good together.
I absolutely love it when Seth talks to Olivia about how he feels about her. He gives a good little speech and I would forgive him for just about anything.
I'm really looking forward to the next book.
I liked getting another glimpse into the lives of Seth and Olivia. They've definitely grown as a couple and I think they are really good together.
I absolutely love it when Seth talks to Olivia about how he feels about her. He gives a good little speech and I would forgive him for just about anything.
I'm really looking forward to the next book.
May 18, 2019
Another hit
No pun intended. I love this series so much! Oh, and Seth... Oh, sweet Lord baby Jesus, Seth, I love him so, so much. Especially after this book, that gives you a chance to get inside his head. This series is about fighting, not only in the ring or for your dreams, it's about fighting for love, and who wouldn't fight for that? If you loved the first one, you will love this one. RECOMMENDED TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE!
No pun intended. I love this series so much! Oh, and Seth... Oh, sweet Lord baby Jesus, Seth, I love him so, so much. Especially after this book, that gives you a chance to get inside his head. This series is about fighting, not only in the ring or for your dreams, it's about fighting for love, and who wouldn't fight for that? If you loved the first one, you will love this one. RECOMMENDED TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE!
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