Locked Souls

Society of the Locked Souls #3

by Amber Nicole, Jenn Bullard

Our hearts were locked, but we found the key.

Promises were hidden until truths were revealed.

But what about our souls?

Time has passed, and I thought we'd moved on...

Well, until he returned and brought our lives into a whirlwind of danger, lies and heartache.

Memories trap us, and past secrets are uncovered, holding more misery than redemption.

The Society owns us until our duty has ended.

Will we ever catch a moment to breathe and have a happy future?

Or will our souls forever remain locked?

This is the final book in The Society of the Locked Souls series.

As with all the previous books this is dark and has triggering content.

Please check all warnings,

18+

Genres: Second Chance, Dark Romance, Romance

259 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2024

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The finale to this story is intriguing, heartbreaking and deviously twisted. Chastity’s world takes another turn as more secrets are revealed. The threat is still actively growing against her and the guys. And when a ghost returns they all know war is on their doorstep. Hang on tight for one crazy ride!

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Locked Souls, book 3 of the Society of the Locked Souls series by Amber Nicole @ambernicoleauthor & Jenn Bullard @author.jenn.bullard. Read the trigger warnings!

This was an amazing conclusion for Chasity, Levi, Ash, Bast & Jonas. I absolutely loved this book. If you like RH, MM, Secret Society, & an FMC showing she is kick-butt, then read this series!

[Vallene Boddington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Locked Souls doesn't only bring closure to the Locked Souls Society series but Quiet Confessions duet by Amber Nicole as well and leaves us wanting more of Tempest (Forgive me mother).
Chastity has found solace within the arms of her husband and boyfriends. They have mended her and themselves with their family and bond. However, Ash's return brings war and revelations to their doors. Jacob scrambles to keep everyone safe. But with so many unknowables, so many to protect, things go awry and shatter Chastity's cocoon. With help from new friends, they have a Jenn Bullard classic mayhem and macabre.
This book is filled with secrets, schemes, found family, lovers, and revenge. A secret society that has secrets and might not be good guys but only the better option. Baddies that deserve their end. Be mindful of the trigger warnings.
Tropes
Found family. Forced Proximity. Trauma. Trigger warnings. Pregnancy. Poly relationship. MM. MFM. Secret society. Religious connotations.
Quotes
“It's okay, my Little Warrior. I'm going to get you to a hospital. Just hold on, Chastity,” Snake shouts as my eyelids get heavier.

“I'm home,” he mutters as I wrap myself around him tighter. I don’t ever want to let him go again.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a good trilogy. I didn't rate the other two books, figured I would rate the trilogy as a whole on this one. There were a lot of times through the story that I felt a little lost, like I should have read something else in between about some of the dynamics with the other characters. I also don't think we got any resolution on the Otto story line that was dropped on us in this book. I started thinking maybe that would occur in Tempest's story that I am looking forward to reading. Her part of this story ended on a cliffhanger.

Chastity was such a super strong person. Even after everything she had been through in her short life, she still tried to love and be helpful. She also had a forgiving nature, like forgiving Ash before she even knew all the trauma he went through without her. I love that the guys constantly rally around her but they didn't hold her back from doing what she wanted to do.

I am glad that Isabella got what she deserved after ruining so many lives, but we didn't find out what happened to Maxen. He was just as bad as she was, even if she was the one in charge. I will just wait patiently until we get Tempest's story. I really hope its a standalone, lol.

[Ally Y. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The finale got here, and I couldn't dive right in. Got sick for several weeks and finally felt better. Binged it in 1 day. That's how freaking good this story was. That being said, it's dark. This entire series has plenty of triggering content. Make sure you check out the content warnings before diving in.

Ash has returned and let me tell you, finding out what happened while he was away was heartbreaking. Now that he's back, he has to make up for all the lost time. Too bad danger still lurks around those he loves. It's time to reveal all the secrets and finally take down the monsters that have gone unpunished for so long.

Wow, what a freaking rollercoaster! This book gave us some answers we still needed all while finishing up Chastity and her guys' story perfectly. There's heartbreak, forgiveness, second chances, more found family, and of course 🌶. When Jenn Bullard and Amber Nicole team up, they create such dark and addicting stories. I'm a fan of both these authors, and this entire series has been fantastic and, of course, dark.

[KassiKayC · Rating 5 out of 5]

This. Book. My heart broke for them. Mostly for Ash and everything he has had to go through to get to where they are. I was glad to see the family back together and to hear about everything Ash had to go through while he was away was heartbreaking. It is honestly hard to write this review because I don't want to give anything away. I love getting to see the family back together, snakes ties to Chastity's family. This book breaks you apart in so many ways but also puts you back together in others when some of the bad guys finally get what's coming to them.  At the same time you seem to get a little HEA with Chastity's family you also get a lot more questions and we are still left wanting more with Tempest and her men and more of Angel.  Can't wait for the next story in this world because the small preview of what's to come has left me yelling at King and wanting to throw my kindle! 

[Kylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me in so many tears. Like both books before I had a roller coaster of emotions. I feel like I’d cry then it’d get a little better then the tears would come again. Jenn and Amber have a way with words that makes me cry my eyes out.

These characters have had it rough, and especially Adh but I’m not gonna say much… you’ll have to read to find out! I will say I was so happy to have them all back together finally! I have loved every moment of it!

This book leaves you wanting more and leaves you with questions but you do get an HEA for Chasity and her harem. One thing about these books I really loved was the sweet moments each of them had it had me falling for all of the characters!

Overall, I really loved this book and the series! I highly recommend! It’s one of my favorite books and I absolutely love it. I can’t wait for more in this world.

[TheheartofBrigid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Locked Souls is the third and final book in the Society of the Locked Souls and is written by Jenn Bullard.

💜 found family
💜 why choose
💜 mysteries
💜 secret society
💜 🌶🌶🌶 spice

This book picks right up where the last book left off, Ash has been following Snake and sees everyone. He’s been known as Spider and has been undercover this whole time. Will his family accept him back? What changes will he see? What about Chasity? Will she be ok with him returning?

So much happens within this story. More mysteries come out and some mysteries are solved. We dig more into what happened with Ash. This was definitely a book of wrapping up some loose ends and mysteries presented throughout the first two books. I really like how everything came together in this world.

[Michelle Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

These people are a ragtag team, with so much brokenness but they picked each other up, healed each other and became a family unit

This book is the finale to this amazing trilogy. I cannot stop thinking about this book. All the characters are wonderful. And Ash especially has seen so much growth over the entire series. I wasn't sure I was going to like him at first, but his soul is good deep down inside. He just needed Chastity and Jonas to help bring the person he is out onto the surface. So much more answers come to light and we are hit with so much information that it was hard to process it all. And in true Amber and Jenn fashion, they take you on a wild ride. Top read for the year for sure!

[Donna Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god Amber/Jenn you two literally took my breath away with this one. You literally hit a home run with this book and the series as a whole. The finale to this story is full of intrigue, heartbreak and oh so deviously twisted. In this book, Chastity’s world takes another wild turn as more secrets are revealed to her. The threat is still actively growing against her and the guys. And when this ghost returns they all know war is on their doorstep. Hang on tight for this wild intense ride and please be sure to check the trigger warnings and troupes we dvalue your mental health.

[DeeDeeWReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

what an ending.

We have waited awhile for this ending. It didn’t disappoint in the least. As I write this, I have happy tears. The story doesn’t have the ending we might have wanted, but it’s a very happy one. All things happen for a reason.

Chastity and her men couldn’t have fought harder for the HEA. There was losses he they hurt, but family for a day is more than family never. There are some hard elements to read, so I caution you, be prepared.

I loved every word, I can’t wait for more in this world, and until we meet again…. Always have hope.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a way to end this amazing series!
I have waited so long for the completion of this series and it did not disappoint. This was a hard fought HEA and it was amazing from start to finish. The secrets come full circle. There are still plenty of dark elements in this one so just be aware before diving in. My heart was hurting for Chasity throughout this one just like the others but her men really stepped it up to be everything she needed. I would love more from this dark and delicious world and more cowrites from these authors.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 3 of the Society of Locked Souls Series and is the final Book and conclusion to Chasity story.

I have enjoyed this series from the first book and I am sad it is the end for Chasity story as I have enjoyed this alot. It is fast paced and emotional with steamy scenes throughout. I loved the characters and the storyline even with the emotional rollercoaster throughout the books. Good series to read.

[Nicole Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

We finally get the ending we all been waiting for!!! This book starts picks up where we left off on the last book with that crazy cliffhanger.
We discover some crazy secrets and lies. We have some great reuniting and reconnecting. I felt so much for Ash the entire book 🥺

I’m glad we finally got the ending we all been waiting for. Also to got to finally see what happened to Angel, my heart is happy! 💜💜💜

[Amanda Purtle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a ride. It’s sad to say goodbye to Chasity and her men. This book was moving from the very start with very little filler. It was nice to see some friends from Quite Confessions. This book is summed up really well and I can’t wait for the spin off stories so we can get some more of Chasity and her men plus Tempest! Please check your trigger warnings as this one has some pretty heavy topics and scenes.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final book in Chastity and her guys story. Although I loved the characters, it felt a little rushed in places and more like it was setting up future stories rather than finishing this one. Plus how many times can people get kidnapped in one book?
My heart broke for Ash and everything he'd been through and though I never felt like he and Jonas and Chas got their resolution moments on page, I still loved it.

[Donna Zug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until I started reading this book, I didn't realize how much I had been waiting for it. Amber and Jenn write so well together and know how to satisfy their readers. They poured their imaginations into it and I am glad for the tears, the smilies, the love these characters put me through. Also the relief when evil is defeated. There is healing and questions answered and surprises. The words flow, the plot takes you over and there are hints of more to come.

[Angela ❤️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really loved this series when I first started it, and with the last book coming out I was excited to see how it ended and was going to wrap up. Genuinely I think it was rushed and I was so confused by the multiple povs that was happening. I was like who are these people 😂 and it just felt like everything I wanted to see happened off page. So out of the series this was my least favorite but the first two books were phenomenal.

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in the Society of the locked souls series. This book brings us deeper into promises made, ugly truths and old secrets. We see characters overcome, grow and get the revenge they deserve. This book had lots of twist, turns and the return of characters that shifts Chastity world. I found this book to have higher emotional intensity than the others, I had no idea what was going to happen next which kept me on the edge of my seat.

[*-The Pink Dahlia -* · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve got mixed feelings about this.

It’s not a bad book in the series.
However it’s left so many questions unanswered. Too many for this to be a satisfying ending, in my opinion.
I get that life isn’t always tied up in a nice neat bow. But I like my books to have their endings tied up in nice neat bows thank you.

Yes, there’s supposed to be spin off books.
But that’s not really good enough for me.

I felt like there were glaring gaps in this, like you were supposed to have read other books prior to this.

Which was not mentioned.

So. It gets a mediocre 3⭐️ from me.

[Laura Beltran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Conclusion

This is the third book in The Locked Souls series and it did not disappoint. The story still took many unexpected twists. I love Chastity and her men and wow do they create some heat. I think the ending was perfect even if it was not what was expected and I’m sure we will see these characters again in other series. I can’t wait to read more from these authors

[Jessica Minor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to a good series

This series had me devouring it in three days. This was a good series and I normally do not go for series. But Chasity deserved for me to finish her story. And what a story it was. Through all the things she went through she still came out on top and I love that for her. These two authors did an amazing job spinning this story. Definitely worth the read.

[Bobby Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect duel POV from all of the characters. I love how additional side characters were added to the story line and given their own time to speak. The ending was sad and happy all at the same time. There was so much going on in one book and I wish it was longer or had a second part. It felt rushed at times and I wish some characters had more time to shine. ✨ I would read this series again.

[Jeanette Durant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final conclusion of the series and concludes Chastity's story.
It has been a while since I had read book two, but it didn't take me long to get sucked back in again.
Despite the danger lurking in the background there is still so much love between Chastity and her men. My heart broke for Ash, and for all he was forced to endure, but I'm so glad for the reunion.
This was a satisfying end to the series, and I loved the tease of Tempest's upcoming book.

[Victoria Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chastity and her guys have had a long journey. Ash goes through an ordeal but it doesn't break him. This family grows and evolves, there are so many emotions, loss, grief, joy, peace, and more. It was a great series and then this duo threw us a nugget involving Tempest. We shall see how that pans out at a later date. At any rate loved this family.

[Dian Kinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so sad it's over. The final book was everything we needed, and more. This book has the return of Ash, a whole bunch of Daddy drama, and finally Isabella's demise plus a birth, family life and duties with the Society. It's jam packed with several time jumps at the end and epilogues. And of course Amber and Jenn being themselves, a drop you off a cliff, cliffy with Tempest's up coming book.

[Winter Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was an emotional ride from start to finish. The masterful minds of Jenn Bullard and Amber Nicole know no limits. This conclusion was beautifully done! I can’t recommend this series or these authors enough. Do check your trigger warnings before diving in. Otherwise, sit back, buckle up, and keep all your limbs and emotions inside the cart as it’s going to be an amazing ride!

[Miranda May · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was a lot going on in this book as there was still so much story to wrap up. While it did leave the story feeling slightly jumpy, it was still a great read. I love the set up for the others’ stories set to come in this world. More Tempest please!!! The ending epilogue both broke my heart and made me smile. I look forward to seeing these characters in future books.

[Kalexreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the conclusion to this series, but it felt a little rushed at times. I do love how this series overlaps with the Quiet Confessions series, and I can’t wait to see how that series ends. I also love the bread crumbs (aka mini cliffhangers) that lead to future books for other characters. I love Jenn’s and Amber’s intertwined worlds.

[Anthia Clark-Felt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole trilogy brought heartbreak, chaos and all the twists and turns. This had me dabbing my eyes once or twice but gave me the closure this trilogy deserved. I adore all of the characters and am a bit sad to see them go.