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Bastards of Grove Hill #3
Restless
Finn was first my prince, then my dark passenger. Now, he's just a dark presence. In the aftermath of our fallout, old allies become renewed and newer friends become stronger. I used to be Francine, the good girl. Then, I became the Harley Quinn to his Joker. Now, I need to figure out how Harley survives once the Joker is gone, how to rein in the madness before it consumes me? ~~~~~~ Restless is book three in the Bastards of Grove Hill series. It is necessary to read the books in order. If you are just finding this world, I suggest starting with Reckless and making your way through. A list of content warnings and the reading order can be found on the author's website.
394 pages, Paperback
Published September 11, 2023
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October 13, 2023
I have to say I loved this story. Book three is just too good. I love how Zepphora has sucked me into this series. I just don't want this series to stop. We find out more about Fran & her family on this book, plus how bad a** she is when she needs to be. We find out more about Fran & Fin and their explosive relationship and all the twist and turns they go through. We see the others have troubles with their relationships like Sorcha & Rian and their ups and downs. These B@stards of Grove Hill men are very protective of their loved ones because of the line of work their in. They tend to push their love inerest away. So read and find out what happens between them all and all the other drama that happens. The spice is really spicy in this book, I would say five Chilli peppers HOT!!! Definitely if you love books with dark romances and crazy pyscho/touch her & d*e this is also for you! m*rderous scenes with smexy spicy scenes this is for you!
January 5, 2024
Ugh. I'm reeling from this book. This book is primarily about Finn and Francine, although there are a few tidbits of Rian and Sorcha but not enough to answer the burning question of what happened from the ending of book two.
Harley Quinn comes out in full force after Finn does the first of ultimate dick moves. His hot and cold attitude and Rian's anger/hurt rampage encourages Finn that she's better off without him and he commits dm number one. Of course, Francine spirals because of her feelings and for roughly a month, she hangs out with her male best friend, and he's her emotional support system.
But then DM number two happens, and Francine goes full on Harley Quinn and it's priceless. Almost everything she does from that moment forward was calculated and directed at getting her revenge. Including three decisions that each held a different need or message whether it was subconsciously or calculated I'm unsure but she made her point.
Several pieces of the puzzle have been pieced together but this story is far from over, I hope! Because that ending cannot be the end!
Definitely a must read series. The next book in the series (it's actually Finn and Francine parents' story) fills in a few blanks that I didn't know I was missing since I read the series out of order and I can't wait to see how Zeppora ties the stories together and if Rian and Sorcha get another book. Fingers crossed!!
Harley Quinn comes out in full force after Finn does the first of ultimate dick moves. His hot and cold attitude and Rian's anger/hurt rampage encourages Finn that she's better off without him and he commits dm number one. Of course, Francine spirals because of her feelings and for roughly a month, she hangs out with her male best friend, and he's her emotional support system.
But then DM number two happens, and Francine goes full on Harley Quinn and it's priceless. Almost everything she does from that moment forward was calculated and directed at getting her revenge. Including three decisions that each held a different need or message whether it was subconsciously or calculated I'm unsure but she made her point.
Several pieces of the puzzle have been pieced together but this story is far from over, I hope! Because that ending cannot be the end!
Definitely a must read series. The next book in the series (it's actually Finn and Francine parents' story) fills in a few blanks that I didn't know I was missing since I read the series out of order and I can't wait to see how Zeppora ties the stories together and if Rian and Sorcha get another book. Fingers crossed!!
January 22, 2024
This is a continuation of Francine and Finn's story.
We get to see a side of Francine that went from a good girl to Harley Quinn's bad-girl personality.
She became UNHINGED and explosive.
I think so far this one is my favorite of this series.
There is so much going on with the twists and turns in this story.
How a series of events will play a significant part in Francine's emotional state.
It will also mention her mom and a little more of Rian, Sorcha, Willow, and Tiernan.
There will be a lot of surprises in this story as well.
Don't miss out on this book.
We get to see a side of Francine that went from a good girl to Harley Quinn's bad-girl personality.
She became UNHINGED and explosive.
I think so far this one is my favorite of this series.
There is so much going on with the twists and turns in this story.
How a series of events will play a significant part in Francine's emotional state.
It will also mention her mom and a little more of Rian, Sorcha, Willow, and Tiernan.
There will be a lot of surprises in this story as well.
Don't miss out on this book.
September 18, 2024
annoying!
It’s the same as book 1 except maybe the part where she destroyed Donatello’s club. It was a waste of my time. I skipped 95% of the book because I already read it from the first book.
It’s the same as book 1 except maybe the part where she destroyed Donatello’s club. It was a waste of my time. I skipped 95% of the book because I already read it from the first book.
January 27, 2025
Zepphora is an amazing author. Her stories are so complex, heart wrenching, angsty, and SMUTTY 🥵! Her men will set your kindle on fire, don’t even bother with panties!
The storyline sucked me right in. I am absolutely obsessed with this series; it just keeps getting better and better and I am all the way here for it. We find out more about Fran & Fin and their explosive relationship and all the twist and turns they go through. We see the others have troubles with their relationships like Sorcha & Rian and their ups and downs. These B@stards of Grove Hill men are very protective of their loved ones because of the line of work their in.
Fran's transformation to HQ was fun to read, she's a bad a$$. Her character development in this book was probably my favourite thing about the series. I love an unhinged FMC.
Harley Quinn comes out in full force after Finn does the first of ultimate dick moves. His hot and cold attitude and Rian's anger/hurt rampage encourages Finn that she's better off without him and he commits dm number one. Of course, Francine spirals because of her feelings and for roughly a month, she hangs out with her male best friend, and he's her emotional support system.
The storyline sucked me right in. I am absolutely obsessed with this series; it just keeps getting better and better and I am all the way here for it. We find out more about Fran & Fin and their explosive relationship and all the twist and turns they go through. We see the others have troubles with their relationships like Sorcha & Rian and their ups and downs. These B@stards of Grove Hill men are very protective of their loved ones because of the line of work their in.
Fran's transformation to HQ was fun to read, she's a bad a$$. Her character development in this book was probably my favourite thing about the series. I love an unhinged FMC.
Harley Quinn comes out in full force after Finn does the first of ultimate dick moves. His hot and cold attitude and Rian's anger/hurt rampage encourages Finn that she's better off without him and he commits dm number one. Of course, Francine spirals because of her feelings and for roughly a month, she hangs out with her male best friend, and he's her emotional support system.
May 22, 2025
3.5
THIS WAS SO TOXIC AND MESSY!!!!! But I was eating it up idc Fran went through so much change through this book I ended up disliking her like ik you just got your heartbroken but sleeping with T was WILD! I didn’t care about anything else Omg I didn’t see this book going this way at all there’s so many unanswered questions, friendships were ruined I need willow & Fran friendship asap but I definitely understand if it won’t get fixed! I really hope T and willow get a book because I need to know shit! Like is rian going to see his child!? can’t make pookie a deadbeat i lowkey need an novella with Fran & Finn or another book without the toxicity and them being parents and her being pregnant because this still felt unfinished so I can see them getting another book like most of the book they were barley together I hated how they broke up so many stuff could’ve been avoided like I just needed MORE Duncan is okay but I just don’t ever want to see him again cause he makes everything worst!!! And I need for them to tell Fran that Sorcha is really her sister but hopefully when the series is over we can have all these unanswered questions I basically just wanted to pull my hair out after 40%
THIS WAS SO TOXIC AND MESSY!!!!! But I was eating it up idc Fran went through so much change through this book I ended up disliking her like ik you just got your heartbroken but sleeping with T was WILD! I didn’t care about anything else Omg I didn’t see this book going this way at all there’s so many unanswered questions, friendships were ruined I need willow & Fran friendship asap but I definitely understand if it won’t get fixed! I really hope T and willow get a book because I need to know shit! Like is rian going to see his child!? can’t make pookie a deadbeat i lowkey need an novella with Fran & Finn or another book without the toxicity and them being parents and her being pregnant because this still felt unfinished so I can see them getting another book like most of the book they were barley together I hated how they broke up so many stuff could’ve been avoided like I just needed MORE Duncan is okay but I just don’t ever want to see him again cause he makes everything worst!!! And I need for them to tell Fran that Sorcha is really her sister but hopefully when the series is over we can have all these unanswered questions I basically just wanted to pull my hair out after 40%
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2024
For all those who absolutely adore the Joker and Harley Quinn with a whole lot of psycho dark tendencies , then this book is reminiscent of the Joker dark classic with the addition of FMC being a bad ass with psycho mode.. Fran is Harley on steroids!
Got this series but didn’t post anything until after reading this book …….
.. this girl had me screaming WTAF girl !!! Yup and THE spice …no words !
As I say Harley with her trusted BAT vibes .
But what I love are the guys .. they are so protective of those they love and although the family is messy they stand with each other regardless.
FIN and FRAN are definitely not good apart ….. nope not at all .
I love Finn for still loving supporting and protecting Fran despite all the actual hell she raised
And let me tell Hell she did raise !
You also get read a little about the other’s relationship.
Please note it’s really necessary to read the Entire Series in sequence starting with Reckless .
Go read the book it’s really good again if you like dark bloody psychotic and with the Joker and Harley-Quinn wrapped up with other triggering stuff🚩
then read on !
Definitely 👍🏾
With 5 🌶️
🦋
Got this series but didn’t post anything until after reading this book …….
.. this girl had me screaming WTAF girl !!! Yup and THE spice …no words !
As I say Harley with her trusted BAT vibes .
But what I love are the guys .. they are so protective of those they love and although the family is messy they stand with each other regardless.
FIN and FRAN are definitely not good apart ….. nope not at all .
I love Finn for still loving supporting and protecting Fran despite all the actual hell she raised
And let me tell Hell she did raise !
You also get read a little about the other’s relationship.
Please note it’s really necessary to read the Entire Series in sequence starting with Reckless .
Go read the book it’s really good again if you like dark bloody psychotic and with the Joker and Harley-Quinn wrapped up with other triggering stuff🚩
then read on !
Definitely 👍🏾
With 5 🌶️
🦋
January 20, 2024
Zepphora has me stuck on this series and I love it! This book had so many twists and turns! I wasn’t expecting Franny to turn into such a badass but I am loving her character development. I love that Finn sees the psychotic stuff that she does/is dealing with and loves her with all of his heart anyway! I definitely wasn’t expecting her to find out she’s pregnant and then still go badass crazy on Gloria! The book also finally showed us what Sorcha’s vision was about! I like that this book does give us a little on Rian and Sorcha but not enough to answer our questions about them! I can’t wait to continue reading this series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2024
As a dark romance lover I am well accustomed to the actions of a morally grey MMC but what happens when it's the FMC? Finn really decided to stick his head up his a$$ in this book and Francine made sure to show him how bad of a decision that was. She showed her Harley Quinn side and became absolutely unhinged!! I loved every second of it. She showed Finn and anyone else who doubted her that she was not weak.
The storyline sucked me right in. I am absolutely obsessed with this series; it just keeps getting better and better and I am all the way here for it.
The storyline sucked me right in. I am absolutely obsessed with this series; it just keeps getting better and better and I am all the way here for it.
October 9, 2024
I think I could have done without this book. Francine went from outstanding student to badass Harley Quinn. The sudden shift was unbelievable and difficult to grab on to. Then it just oscillated between her randomly sleeping with people to piss off Finn only for her to end up pregnant not know who the daddy is and get back with Finn. I finished it cause I’m not a quitter but idk that I’ll read the rest of the series.
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June 26, 2025
Quick review. I wanted to throat punch Finn for what he did at Prom. Love how crazy "Harley" got though lol. Duncan is a sweet guy. My jaw dropped when they found out Francine is pregnant. Can't believe what she did to Gloria but kinda deserved it. Shocked they didn't mention Sorscha vision with what happened in this book. Glad she got a happy ending and Finn to. But for the epilogue I thought that person died.
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December 31, 2023
4/5⭐️
4/5🌶️
**ARC Review**
I enjoyed this book in the Bastards of Grove Hill series. Francine is front and center where she needs to be 🫰🏽🫰🏽How her character evolves in this story is my favorite thing about it. I don’t want to give too much away but, for me, this one was a little darker than the others and I was totally here for it. I recommend the whole series 🖤🖤
4/5🌶️
**ARC Review**
I enjoyed this book in the Bastards of Grove Hill series. Francine is front and center where she needs to be 🫰🏽🫰🏽How her character evolves in this story is my favorite thing about it. I don’t want to give too much away but, for me, this one was a little darker than the others and I was totally here for it. I recommend the whole series 🖤🖤
February 16, 2024
Love the 2nd book to the characters!!
There are so many twist and turns shes absolutely an unhinged harlequin in this one, but will they work things out ?
Dose he wake up and realise she's all he's ever going to need ?
It's hot, dark, and brilliant lots of spice just the way we like it !!
Enjoy!!!
There are so many twist and turns shes absolutely an unhinged harlequin in this one, but will they work things out ?
Dose he wake up and realise she's all he's ever going to need ?
It's hot, dark, and brilliant lots of spice just the way we like it !!
Enjoy!!!
May 8, 2024
I absolutely loved getting more of Finn and Franny! This book took me on a rollercoaster ride that I was not expecting at all! I could not believe what all happened and when I finally got my head wrapped around what had just happened something new came out of nowhere and shocked me even more! I can’t wait to read what’s next!
September 29, 2024
OMG!
Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!! I had to stop multiple times and have small little break downs! I may or may not have screamed at phone and threatened to throw it across the room (sorry phone, I know you’re just an innocent thing and had nothing to do with my emotions going crazy!) but I still love my Finn and Franny!!!
Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!! I had to stop multiple times and have small little break downs! I may or may not have screamed at phone and threatened to throw it across the room (sorry phone, I know you’re just an innocent thing and had nothing to do with my emotions going crazy!) but I still love my Finn and Franny!!!
February 19, 2025
Francine and Finn, this book turned me upside down, inside out, and all around. It was such a rollercoaster ride, and it was sooo good! The found family dynamic or should I say found extended family dynamic, since the Bastards already had their own found family was incredible. If you are reading this and have not got into this series yet I highly suggest you do.
January 25, 2024
This is a continuation of Francine and Finn's story. She became UNHINGED and explosive. There is so much going on with the twists and turns in this story. How everything will play a significant part in how she becomes a bad bitch. The ending will have your mouth hit the ground.
September 27, 2023
This is an amazing read that starts out slow but has a fast pace ending. This is a dark story that will have your emotional all over the place and have you hooked to this series.
October 16, 2023
Rating: 4.0⭐
December 25, 2023
I just love your writing I’m Franny I just love Franny. She got attitude. She takes what she wants and then I don’t know about Finn yet Can’t wait to read the catalyst starting it now
January 25, 2024
This book had me laughing, crying and yelling! Wanting to throw my phone at the same time as hug it!! Omg!! Loved it! A must read!!!
February 1, 2024
Biiiiig Harley quinn and Joker vibes this book was great! Definitely excited to read the rest of the seires
August 2, 2024
I love Francine and Finn’s storyline. Their love is toxic af especially in this one but I love it 😂😂.
January 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This story was a rollercoaster of twists and turns!!! Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Great ending to Finn and Franny.
This story was a rollercoaster of twists and turns!!! Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Great ending to Finn and Franny.
May 3, 2025
one word: DEVOURED! 🔥
November 14, 2025
I think me and Zepphora have beef. The way she made me sob is not okay. I also think she articulates a spiral very well. I have them and I can’t even explain them well. Now if T could have his book come out I’d be happy - speaking of T, I NEVER SAW THAT COMING OMG. I think Duncan being a Dom Daddy is the most shocking thing tho?? Like?? Eww but like okay??? Idk. He makes me mad like Dain from fourth wing ya know ?? But he has this golden retriever facade he puts up?? That’s like damn okay???
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October 30, 2025
I thought I loved the first 2 in this series, but book 3? I can't get enough simply put. It starts out slightly slower, but please believe it more than makes up for it later. And an unhinged Fran?! Yes I'm here for all of the crazy Harley! Can't wait to see where the rest of the series takes us!!
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