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Scarred Executioners #2
I Promise You: Special Edition
𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧.𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿I never thought I could change. My main purpose in life has always been my career and my team. That is until my tainted soul met the sweet and angelic, Ari Alvarez..my dead best friend’s sister.Her love has become my newest addiction. Just when things seemed to be okay again, there’s an evil that lurks. A new threat I’m determined to protect us from.𝗔𝗿𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘇After meeting the sinfully handsome Navy SEAL, my life has changed...forever. After my brother’s death, I felt like I needed to take control of my life and it was a new era of drastic changes. But that’s when I met Operator Grim Reaper. My shell has been obliterated by him in all the best ways. Even though Danny makes me feel safe, I still catch myself looking over my shoulder.𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
435 pages, Paperback
Published November 26, 2023
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Lexie Axelson
7 books1,059 followersLexie Axelson is a Hispanic Author from South Texas. She is a military spouse currently residing on the East Coast. She loves to pen angsty, heartbreaking love stories. When she isn't reading a book, she loves to watch horror movies and travel with her family.
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January 8, 2024
Damn it, I would rather choose not to be harsh since these two installments are her debut books, but I can't help it. The writing was subpar, lots of grammar issues, syntax issues, and the dialogues were simply poorly constructed. The abrupt transitions between ideas and arguments (particularly the dispute in chapter 25) were jarring, unnatural, and characterized by a constant bouncing back and forth. Again, just like in the first book, information and certain statements were continuously repeated, as if the chapters were entirely independent of each other and not building upon one another.
The characters don't really evolve. I have never been as annoyed by a FMC as I was by Ari. There is no self-reflection, no introspection, no emotional development WHATSOEVER. She embodies ambivalence in persona. 80% of her character consists of blaming others for her own misery and actions in which she is 100% involved (Kane is about to kiss her, she closes her eyes and “gives in to the forbidden moment” but it's his fault?!). I wanted to feel sorry for her, but the way she behaved was just childish! She contradicted herself in every statement about Danny and Kane because the author insisted on introducing the love triangle with Kane. The author wanted you to doubt her feelings, yet the inner monologues always felt artificial and forced. Also, Kane is labeled as the “good” guy even though he sleeps with her best friend–despite having obvious feelings for Ari. How can this contradiction be completely overlooked by Ari?
Furthermore, the entire story was crafted with a level of amateurism that was beyond reproach. Starting the first chapter, from Kane's perspective, was a very strange idea. From the third page, it was evident that the plot would proceed in a certain direction. The deployment scenes were written as if they were happening just around the corner and not overseas. That was incredibly unrealistic and sloppy writing. The whole story was constructed in a way that each chapter carries its own drama, and one moves from one drama to another. The sweet, silent moments between the MCs, the ones that would build a bond, were completely missing! It was exhausting to read. The interaction with Danny's father was redundant and did not contribute significantly to the plot, aside from adding additional drama.
Overall, both books were promising, and I really wanted to like them, but I'm very disappointed.
The characters don't really evolve. I have never been as annoyed by a FMC as I was by Ari. There is no self-reflection, no introspection, no emotional development WHATSOEVER. She embodies ambivalence in persona. 80% of her character consists of blaming others for her own misery and actions in which she is 100% involved (Kane is about to kiss her, she closes her eyes and “gives in to the forbidden moment” but it's his fault?!). I wanted to feel sorry for her, but the way she behaved was just childish! She contradicted herself in every statement about Danny and Kane because the author insisted on introducing the love triangle with Kane. The author wanted you to doubt her feelings, yet the inner monologues always felt artificial and forced. Also, Kane is labeled as the “good” guy even though he sleeps with her best friend–despite having obvious feelings for Ari. How can this contradiction be completely overlooked by Ari?
Furthermore, the entire story was crafted with a level of amateurism that was beyond reproach. Starting the first chapter, from Kane's perspective, was a very strange idea. From the third page, it was evident that the plot would proceed in a certain direction. The deployment scenes were written as if they were happening just around the corner and not overseas. That was incredibly unrealistic and sloppy writing. The whole story was constructed in a way that each chapter carries its own drama, and one moves from one drama to another. The sweet, silent moments between the MCs, the ones that would build a bond, were completely missing! It was exhausting to read. The interaction with Danny's father was redundant and did not contribute significantly to the plot, aside from adding additional drama.
Overall, both books were promising, and I really wanted to like them, but I'm very disappointed.
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January 23, 2025WDYM IT HAS LOVE TRIANGLE 🙄🔫
March 4, 2025
we hate love triangles (eww 🙄) and fiza might kill me for this, but i’m giving this series another chance oop-👹
update: how do i unread this💀
i’m sorry, i really tried, but everything the fmc did (or even just thought of) was so ridiculously immature, i just can’t 😪
update: how do i unread this💀
i’m sorry, i really tried, but everything the fmc did (or even just thought of) was so ridiculously immature, i just can’t 😪
June 21, 2024
2.5/5
I did enjoy the story throughout the two books, but the writing has been bugging me a lot and severely dragged down my reading experience at times.
I’ve read a lot of books lately which have been officially published and am now back on reading indie writing with this one and I am realising how vastly different the writing and author’s articulation is…
Honestly speaking, I haven’t noticed this as strongly before and am a little surprised at how some sentences are constructed and how they were made sense of. Partially, it’s super weird to read. It feels like there was no or insufficient (final) proofreading, because there definitely are things which don’t make a lot of sense and would be better off phrased differently.
I did enjoy the story throughout the two books, but the writing has been bugging me a lot and severely dragged down my reading experience at times.
I’ve read a lot of books lately which have been officially published and am now back on reading indie writing with this one and I am realising how vastly different the writing and author’s articulation is…
Honestly speaking, I haven’t noticed this as strongly before and am a little surprised at how some sentences are constructed and how they were made sense of. Partially, it’s super weird to read. It feels like there was no or insufficient (final) proofreading, because there definitely are things which don’t make a lot of sense and would be better off phrased differently.
November 14, 2023
******* ARC Review *******
I was lucky enough to be on the ARC team for the 2nd book of Lexie's.
Danny and Ari blessed us with their .....unique ;) love story in book number 1. Making the readers instantly fall in love with the 6'6 dirty blond, tattooed covered Navy SEAL... Drool..
She captured the PTSD and all of the mental issues that come with service for our Military, perfectly. I've seen it first hand with my husband who is a former Marine and she was pretty spot on. I am absolutely obsessed with Danny and Ari and how much the two of them have changed each other and how much more in love they fall.. even when 1 of them is being super stubborn.
Theres a 3rd POV.. let me tell you.. at points I understood. The heart wants what the heart wants...whether its good for you or not. .. and that's exactly what we saw...having a 3rd POV made this super interesting. I hope we get to see more from this persons POV in the next book.
5/5 for Spice!
5/5 for DID NOT see that coming.
5/5 for HOLY SH*T!
5/5 for everything.
CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3!!!
I was lucky enough to be on the ARC team for the 2nd book of Lexie's.
Danny and Ari blessed us with their .....unique ;) love story in book number 1. Making the readers instantly fall in love with the 6'6 dirty blond, tattooed covered Navy SEAL... Drool..
She captured the PTSD and all of the mental issues that come with service for our Military, perfectly. I've seen it first hand with my husband who is a former Marine and she was pretty spot on. I am absolutely obsessed with Danny and Ari and how much the two of them have changed each other and how much more in love they fall.. even when 1 of them is being super stubborn.
Theres a 3rd POV.. let me tell you.. at points I understood. The heart wants what the heart wants...whether its good for you or not. .. and that's exactly what we saw...having a 3rd POV made this super interesting. I hope we get to see more from this persons POV in the next book.
5/5 for Spice!
5/5 for DID NOT see that coming.
5/5 for HOLY SH*T!
5/5 for everything.
CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3!!!
September 16, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
Review to come!
Review to come!
March 26, 2024
I honestly cried the whole beginning of this book, I know it’s just a story and I know it’s not real but for me it kinda was, this book felt so real and the way Lexie’s words are so descriptive and how she told the story was captivating.
I absolutely love finally getting a military dark romance, Chapter 18 brought me so much joy, I love the demeanor Lexie gives the Grim Reaper (yeah call me crazy, it’s the military wife in me) it made the book more intriguing. I devoured every word, and I wish I could devour the Grim Reaper (definitely read those trigger warnings before reading). It makes this book so perfect and I can read it over and over again. It finally lets people see parts of the dark world they are sheltered from, and will never hear or see, unless they get a Danny of their own.
Ugh and the spice! I’m obsessed with this duet and I need more!
You MUST read See You Soon first! This is the second book to the series!
Yes I read it in a day! It’s that good!
I absolutely love finally getting a military dark romance, Chapter 18 brought me so much joy, I love the demeanor Lexie gives the Grim Reaper (yeah call me crazy, it’s the military wife in me) it made the book more intriguing. I devoured every word, and I wish I could devour the Grim Reaper (definitely read those trigger warnings before reading). It makes this book so perfect and I can read it over and over again. It finally lets people see parts of the dark world they are sheltered from, and will never hear or see, unless they get a Danny of their own.
Ugh and the spice! I’m obsessed with this duet and I need more!
You MUST read See You Soon first! This is the second book to the series!
Yes I read it in a day! It’s that good!
November 15, 2023
Absolutely incredible. Lexie outdid herself with this one. The plot and storyline was absolute perfection. My jaw was on the floor a lot of the time from either heartbreak, shocking events or Operator Danny coming in and dropping his whole dick. THE TRUCK SCENE??!?!🥵🥵🥵🥵🫠🫠🫠 dear lord.
The character growth for all the characters was remarkable. Lexie did an incredible job depicting the struggles of a relationship in the military and the internal struggles and trauma Ari went through and I felt every fucking second of it. This story broke my heart and then glue it back together again.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
The character growth for all the characters was remarkable. Lexie did an incredible job depicting the struggles of a relationship in the military and the internal struggles and trauma Ari went through and I felt every fucking second of it. This story broke my heart and then glue it back together again.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
April 18, 2025
Jesus. That was stressful.
Even though I knew where this story was going, it still made me anxious!
I liked the little love triangle situation, that was entertaining to read about.
And I love that Lexi Axelson seems to be cranking up the spice. Danny Rider is going to be haunting my dreams the way the Grim Reaper haunts him for a while.
P.S. I hope we learn more about that later.
And also what the fuck was that ending. I never thought people could be so happy about an affair. (Don’t worry, there was no cheating between the main characters). But seriously, happy tears? Over the marital affair? 😒 I’m judging.
Now onto book 3 …
Even though I knew where this story was going, it still made me anxious!
I liked the little love triangle situation, that was entertaining to read about.
And I love that Lexi Axelson seems to be cranking up the spice. Danny Rider is going to be haunting my dreams the way the Grim Reaper haunts him for a while.
P.S. I hope we learn more about that later.
And also what the fuck was that ending. I never thought people could be so happy about an affair. (Don’t worry, there was no cheating between the main characters). But seriously, happy tears? Over the marital affair? 😒 I’m judging.
Now onto book 3 …
July 23, 2025
After the loss of their baby, Danny and Ari are growing farther apart. Danny is keeping secrets from Ari to keep from stressing over the possibility of someone wanting her dead. Ari has lost her brother and now her son making it difficult to cope but all she wants is Danny’s touch. When she finally got it, she is taken from her home and Danny gets shot. She is beaten and tortured for answers but nothing will stop Danny or his team from finding her and killing those who touched her.
Don’t even get me started on how cute she is pregnant with twins! oh and the fact that her brother Paul has a babyyy! Awe I’m so happy for Ari and her mom to have one piece of Paul still with them 🤍
Don’t even get me started on how cute she is pregnant with twins! oh and the fact that her brother Paul has a babyyy! Awe I’m so happy for Ari and her mom to have one piece of Paul still with them 🤍
November 30, 2024
♡”𝚒 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞; 𝚒’𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞. 𝚒 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞. 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 , 𝚊𝚛𝚒 𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚊. 𝚒 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚕. 𝚒 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚒 , 𝚒’𝚖 𝚜𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞.”♡
⊹₊ 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠⊹₊
seriously , lexie , im sending you my therapy bill bc this one had me crying like a literal baby. i felt what ari , danny & kane were feeling. i felt like i was there with them witnessing all of this trauma and emotion.
this book was a continuation of see you soon , an ending to danny & ari’s story. im so sad it’s over , i fell in love with both of them. bitch , when i tell you that. i was a wreck finishing this book. i was ugly crying the whole time , im so glad it had a happy ending or i would of rioted. the epilogue had me in SHAMBLES.
one thing after another was happening , and i was telling myself , anything else ??? lexie , YOU HAD ME STRESSEDDDDDD. im sorry , the little things danny was doing for her , the picture he drew , how he showed up with pink tulips everytime he saw her ??? GOODBYEEEEE , BODY SENT INTO THE GALAXY.
i feel so bad for kane , i need his book right neowwwwwwww , PLEASE. btw , the love triangle gives me anxiety and makes me bald pls
i loved this , seriously , they are going to be living in my brain forever. do yourself a favor , and go read this series. on to book three , pretend. tehehehe
rating: 5 ⭐️
spice: 3 🌶️
tropes:
♡ dark military romance
♡ age gap
♡ brothers best friend
♡ love triangle
♡ dark romance
♡ romantic suspense
⚠️read trigger warnings⚠️
⊹₊ 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠⊹₊
seriously , lexie , im sending you my therapy bill bc this one had me crying like a literal baby. i felt what ari , danny & kane were feeling. i felt like i was there with them witnessing all of this trauma and emotion.
this book was a continuation of see you soon , an ending to danny & ari’s story. im so sad it’s over , i fell in love with both of them. bitch , when i tell you that. i was a wreck finishing this book. i was ugly crying the whole time , im so glad it had a happy ending or i would of rioted. the epilogue had me in SHAMBLES.
one thing after another was happening , and i was telling myself , anything else ??? lexie , YOU HAD ME STRESSEDDDDDD. im sorry , the little things danny was doing for her , the picture he drew , how he showed up with pink tulips everytime he saw her ??? GOODBYEEEEE , BODY SENT INTO THE GALAXY.
i feel so bad for kane , i need his book right neowwwwwwww , PLEASE. btw , the love triangle gives me anxiety and makes me bald pls
i loved this , seriously , they are going to be living in my brain forever. do yourself a favor , and go read this series. on to book three , pretend. tehehehe
rating: 5 ⭐️
spice: 3 🌶️
tropes:
♡ dark military romance
♡ age gap
♡ brothers best friend
♡ love triangle
♡ dark romance
♡ romantic suspense
⚠️read trigger warnings⚠️
January 1, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Tropes:
Dark Military Romance
Age Gap
Brothers Best friend
Love Triangle
WHAT AN AMAZING WAY TO LEAVE 2023
You know how they say the second book is better? Well this definitely lived up to that!!! I absolutely loved See You Soon but I Promise You had so much more action, pain, trauma, healing, and love. I can’t believe it’s over, I am never going to be over it.
Danny and Ari were really put through the ringer with their trauma, grief and acceptance. The way they connected after everything and came to the understanding that not even Death could separate them was absolutely beautiful😭
And Kane?? My golden retriever, I couldn’t handle it. I didn’t see him coming and I’m so glad we get a POV from him, he broke me a little. I felt bad but no one can compare to The Grim Reaper. Still love Kane though ❤️❤️
This whole book took me for one hell of a ride but everything AFTER CH 25…..LEXIEEEEE🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 The fucking Epilogue had me in TEARS 😭❤️
I will never recover from this and that’s perfectly okay.
This was a heavier and more heartfelt read than See You Soon, this series will forever hold a special place in my soul.
I am so ready for Creatures story, I have a feeling it’s going to be so much darker, just the little taste we get from his character is absolutely chaotic, psychotic and intense 👀
The perfect series to end the year. Thank you for writing such a heart wrenching story. Absolutely beautiful 🖤🖤
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Tropes:
Dark Military Romance
Age Gap
Brothers Best friend
Love Triangle
WHAT AN AMAZING WAY TO LEAVE 2023
You know how they say the second book is better? Well this definitely lived up to that!!! I absolutely loved See You Soon but I Promise You had so much more action, pain, trauma, healing, and love. I can’t believe it’s over, I am never going to be over it.
Danny and Ari were really put through the ringer with their trauma, grief and acceptance. The way they connected after everything and came to the understanding that not even Death could separate them was absolutely beautiful😭
And Kane?? My golden retriever, I couldn’t handle it. I didn’t see him coming and I’m so glad we get a POV from him, he broke me a little. I felt bad but no one can compare to The Grim Reaper. Still love Kane though ❤️❤️
This whole book took me for one hell of a ride but everything AFTER CH 25…..LEXIEEEEE🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 The fucking Epilogue had me in TEARS 😭❤️
I will never recover from this and that’s perfectly okay.
This was a heavier and more heartfelt read than See You Soon, this series will forever hold a special place in my soul.
I am so ready for Creatures story, I have a feeling it’s going to be so much darker, just the little taste we get from his character is absolutely chaotic, psychotic and intense 👀
The perfect series to end the year. Thank you for writing such a heart wrenching story. Absolutely beautiful 🖤🖤
November 14, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WARNING THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE. PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS
“I’ll always find you. I will always protect you. You are mine forever , Ari Natalia. I will save you from the darkness that lives in this world and the darkness that troubles your soul.”
This is the second book in the scarred executioners series and continues Danny and Ari’s journey.
This book starts right where we left off with book one and omg its a wild ride. As Ari is trying to deal with the aftermath of shane Danny is doing everything he can to help his little angel. Even when he gets called back into work for something that not only threatens him but Ari as well. Can these two overcome everything thrown their way or will it all end in a bloody mess?
After the first book sucker punched me in the gut with the ending i was so excited to have the opportunity to receive an arc of I Promise You. I have fallen in love with Danny and Ari and this book just reinforced it. Cant wait to read more from this author.
An e-Arc was given in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own ❤️
WARNING THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE. PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS
“I’ll always find you. I will always protect you. You are mine forever , Ari Natalia. I will save you from the darkness that lives in this world and the darkness that troubles your soul.”
This is the second book in the scarred executioners series and continues Danny and Ari’s journey.
This book starts right where we left off with book one and omg its a wild ride. As Ari is trying to deal with the aftermath of shane Danny is doing everything he can to help his little angel. Even when he gets called back into work for something that not only threatens him but Ari as well. Can these two overcome everything thrown their way or will it all end in a bloody mess?
After the first book sucker punched me in the gut with the ending i was so excited to have the opportunity to receive an arc of I Promise You. I have fallen in love with Danny and Ari and this book just reinforced it. Cant wait to read more from this author.
An e-Arc was given in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own ❤️
May 17, 2024
I don’t care what anyone says I loved these books. They were so good!!! He is a masked Navy SEAL and doesn’t do relationships. He falls fast and hard for sweet Nurse Ari, this second book really brought her back into the light after that crazy ass cliff hanger in the first book. And of course, HEA!
April 10, 2024
the love triangle was really unnecessary but okay
May 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 /5 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
“Your wings may be bent, little angel, but they aren’t broken. You’re stronger than your scars. Because they’ll fade away, but your soul won’t.”
Ok I generally enjoyed this book - the scenes where we’re on the field with the team were great, the spice was 🥵, Grim was just yes please, and the grief was hitting hard in this one. But I felt very conflicted with my feelings for the fmc - on one hand I felt for her because she has been through so much but at some points I wanted to be like GIRL WTH. The love triangle is never a fave trope of mine and it was unexpected for me in this one but I did like the level of tension/angst it added to the story. There were also a couple twists in this which I was pleasantly surprised with. We were also introduced to Creature in this book and I will definitely read the third book for his story because I’m intrigued 🤭. These books would definitely be good for those dipping their toes into the more morally grey kind of toxic side of romance without going full out dark.
“Grief comes in waves and storms that crash into us whenever
something pushes it.”
🖤 navy SEAL x nurse
💀 love triangle
🖤 angst & grief
“Your wings may be bent, little angel, but they aren’t broken. You’re stronger than your scars. Because they’ll fade away, but your soul won’t.”
Ok I generally enjoyed this book - the scenes where we’re on the field with the team were great, the spice was 🥵, Grim was just yes please, and the grief was hitting hard in this one. But I felt very conflicted with my feelings for the fmc - on one hand I felt for her because she has been through so much but at some points I wanted to be like GIRL WTH. The love triangle is never a fave trope of mine and it was unexpected for me in this one but I did like the level of tension/angst it added to the story. There were also a couple twists in this which I was pleasantly surprised with. We were also introduced to Creature in this book and I will definitely read the third book for his story because I’m intrigued 🤭. These books would definitely be good for those dipping their toes into the more morally grey kind of toxic side of romance without going full out dark.
“Grief comes in waves and storms that crash into us whenever
something pushes it.”
🖤 navy SEAL x nurse
💀 love triangle
🖤 angst & grief
November 24, 2023
Fantastic!
This book was so hard to put down! The writing, the story all of it just keeps your attention because you HAVE to know what happens next!! I absolutely loved this book and Danny and Ari’s story!!!
This book was so hard to put down! The writing, the story all of it just keeps your attention because you HAVE to know what happens next!! I absolutely loved this book and Danny and Ari’s story!!!
November 17, 2023
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💀military romance
💀brothers best friend
💀dark romance
💀 age gap
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Will be Available on KU!!
Release date is NOVEMBER 18th!!!
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“There is no escaping the devil, little angel. You’re in my hell now.”
If you haven’t read the first book, GO NOW! You won’t regret it!
This book starts where the first ones end! This is NOT a standalone!
This book seriously has me SOBBING within the first two pages!!
I thought I loved Danny in the first book, but this book just completely amplified that by a million. This man is just magnificent.
I am so captivated and in love by Ari and Danny’s story.
Seeing the growth from Danny is so beautiful.
Ari is so strong! She’s a little badass! With everything that happened to her in the span of a year is so heartbreaking but she handled it with such grace.
Thank you to Lexie for writing these books and they will forever be my favorite love story. They went through SO much together and to read how their story unfolds is so heartbreaking and amazing at the same time.
Also this book has 3 POVs
You get to read from Kane’s POV! Honestly this man frustrates the absolute crap out of me but he has good moments! Read it and you’ll know what I mean!
This book is NOT a why choose or a love triangle!!!
Seriously tho GO READ THIS SERIES.
⭐️5/5⭐️
🌶️4/5🌶️
10/10 would recommend!
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November 11, 2023
Oooh my heart, where do I start...I cried Sad tears, and Happy Tears from the beginning of this book to the the last page of this book. The absolute love between Ari and Danny is one that we ALL wish for. The trials and tribulations both characters go through, you feel it in your soul. Author Lexie Axelson has a way of writing in depth, and it just draws you in like a magnet, making you as the reader fall harder and faster in love with her FMC and MMC. The plot twists are utterly amazing, her storyline is absolutely exquisite! Absolutely hands down the BEST Book I have read for the year of 2023.
January 21, 2024
Did k rate the first book one star? Yes I did. Did I continue to this book? Yes I did. Did I think that the writing might get better? Yes I did. And unfortunately I was wrong. While the story itself terrible I was fed up by the end of this book with all the drama.
February 5, 2024
“I won’t let you leave me, Ari. Grant me mercy by putting a bullet in my head, then. Because I’d rather die than live in a world where someone else has your soul and not me.”
Absolutely my favorite read so far of the year. Lexie outdid herself.
My heart broke for Danny and Ari throughout this book. And again we got to see Danny change for the better for Ari. I was so sad that things happened the way that they did, but I think these things needed to happen for them to come together the way they did.
Ari was going through so much, losing her brother, and losing her baby. It wasn’t difficult to understand the way she was feeling. I was upset with her however for pushing Danny away, when she did. He was trying in his own ways to be there for her, and couldn’t help that he had to go away on missions. Or that he didn’t tell her something was going on to protect her, since she had already been through so much.
I was excited to see that Kane had been introduced more in this book, I was expecting it in the first but it never came. I enjoyed that there was another aspect of a love triangle going on in this book.
Absolutely loved this series, will be buying both books to have on my shelf. And highly, highly recommend reading them if you haven’t already! I cannot wait to read about Operator Creature next.
Absolutely my favorite read so far of the year. Lexie outdid herself.
My heart broke for Danny and Ari throughout this book. And again we got to see Danny change for the better for Ari. I was so sad that things happened the way that they did, but I think these things needed to happen for them to come together the way they did.
Ari was going through so much, losing her brother, and losing her baby. It wasn’t difficult to understand the way she was feeling. I was upset with her however for pushing Danny away, when she did. He was trying in his own ways to be there for her, and couldn’t help that he had to go away on missions. Or that he didn’t tell her something was going on to protect her, since she had already been through so much.
I was excited to see that Kane had been introduced more in this book, I was expecting it in the first but it never came. I enjoyed that there was another aspect of a love triangle going on in this book.
Absolutely loved this series, will be buying both books to have on my shelf. And highly, highly recommend reading them if you haven’t already! I cannot wait to read about Operator Creature next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
Rating: 4⭐️
Tropes:
- Dark military romance
- Third POV
- Healing Journey
- Conclusion to Grim Reapers story
Overall, this was a really good conclusion to Ari and Danny’s (Grim Reaper) story!
This book picked up right where book one left off and continued to be fast-paced all the way to the end. We also had a third POV added in there that definitely stirred up the pot a little more. 🤭
My only complaint was that I found Ari to be insufferable and hypocritical quite a bit. Do I understand she really went through it in book one, 100% but she also was doing things that she was accusing and getting mad at others for. Anddd I did not like that at all. As for Danny, I just loved him. He has his dark past and baggage, but he is perfect for Ari and loves her endlessly.
Overall, a 4⭐️ duet and I definitely recommend the Grim Reaper duet in this series.
Tropes:
- Dark military romance
- Third POV
- Healing Journey
- Conclusion to Grim Reapers story
Overall, this was a really good conclusion to Ari and Danny’s (Grim Reaper) story!
This book picked up right where book one left off and continued to be fast-paced all the way to the end. We also had a third POV added in there that definitely stirred up the pot a little more. 🤭
My only complaint was that I found Ari to be insufferable and hypocritical quite a bit. Do I understand she really went through it in book one, 100% but she also was doing things that she was accusing and getting mad at others for. Anddd I did not like that at all. As for Danny, I just loved him. He has his dark past and baggage, but he is perfect for Ari and loves her endlessly.
Overall, a 4⭐️ duet and I definitely recommend the Grim Reaper duet in this series.
March 26, 2024
I recently finished reading this book and I honestly think Lexi did a really amazing job with book 2 as compared to book 1. See You Soon is the book 1 from the series and as well as Lexie’s debut novel (make you sure to go back and read that before starting this)
The plot twist was mind blowing, I didn’t see it coming honestly 🤯 and the storyline was phenomenal!!!
As this is a dark military romance so of course without a doubt there’s gonna be spice! As compared to book 1, you’ll get to see much more of spice in this book which I’m not complaining at all! 🤭🤭 I really liked the intimate spicy scenes and it did caught me off guard!
Also you get to see character development in this book which I really, really liked!
The plot twist was mind blowing, I didn’t see it coming honestly 🤯 and the storyline was phenomenal!!!
As this is a dark military romance so of course without a doubt there’s gonna be spice! As compared to book 1, you’ll get to see much more of spice in this book which I’m not complaining at all! 🤭🤭 I really liked the intimate spicy scenes and it did caught me off guard!
Also you get to see character development in this book which I really, really liked!
March 25, 2024
1⭐️
I really wish I liked this book. To at least like it enough to a 3 star like the first one. But this book was a MESS. The timeline was all over the place and the plot twist of the book made no sense?¿ And then she tried to throw in a love triangle? I know there was a lot of traumatic things going on here as well but it was dramatically repetitive and got really annoying really fast. It just was not plotted out well at all. Honestly, I know it’s the authors first series but this book was just…bad. I hate leaving bad reviews but it was also so bad I couldn’t put it down. I probably will read the next one too (maybe)
I really wish I liked this book. To at least like it enough to a 3 star like the first one. But this book was a MESS. The timeline was all over the place and the plot twist of the book made no sense?¿ And then she tried to throw in a love triangle? I know there was a lot of traumatic things going on here as well but it was dramatically repetitive and got really annoying really fast. It just was not plotted out well at all. Honestly, I know it’s the authors first series but this book was just…bad. I hate leaving bad reviews but it was also so bad I couldn’t put it down. I probably will read the next one too (maybe)
March 20, 2024
Beautifully tormented.
This story is absolutely heart breaking beautiful. The characters are lovely and tormented . The continuation of the story line is seamless.
This story is absolutely heart breaking beautiful. The characters are lovely and tormented . The continuation of the story line is seamless.
April 27, 2024
The easiest 5 ⭐️’s I’ve given.
I’m obsessed. I need more.
LOVE LOVE.
Full review to come 🥹🥹
I’m obsessed. I need more.
LOVE LOVE.
Full review to come 🥹🥹
November 14, 2023
After the cliffhanger ending of See You Soon, I was thrilled to receive the arc for this book from Lexie!!
This book is full of emotion and drama! It kept me wanting more and I really enjoyed it!
Like See You Soon, this book is spicyyyyyy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Check TW as there are some scenes that may be triggering for some.
This book is full of emotion and drama! It kept me wanting more and I really enjoyed it!
Like See You Soon, this book is spicyyyyyy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Check TW as there are some scenes that may be triggering for some.
November 26, 2023
You ever fell in love to have your heart ripped out and then put the pieces back together just to have it ripped out again?
Welcome to I Promise You.
Lexie has written another great book. If it was possible to love Danny more than I already did but here we are. I can’t wait for the next one!
Welcome to I Promise You.
Lexie has written another great book. If it was possible to love Danny more than I already did but here we are. I can’t wait for the next one!
November 29, 2023
2⭐️⭐️ because you can definitely see the author’s growth between book one and book two!
She still has an odd writing style, and her word choices and sentence structures can be very awkward to read. There is also a repetition to her writing, where she’ll reiterate something unnecessarily, which I found distracting. Also SO MUCH TELL and not enough show.
Again, this duet has so much potential, it just needed another round of edits.
She still has an odd writing style, and her word choices and sentence structures can be very awkward to read. There is also a repetition to her writing, where she’ll reiterate something unnecessarily, which I found distracting. Also SO MUCH TELL and not enough show.
Again, this duet has so much potential, it just needed another round of edits.
January 31, 2024
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Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5 stars rounded up)
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
“For having so much faith….you sure do love to sin.”
“There’s no escaping the devil, little Angel, you’re in my hell now.”
-Danny Rider, Operator Grim Reaper.
I kept going back and forth with what rating to give this book because overall I loved it, but there was just one thing I’d wanna change. The first book is still my number 1 fav read of all time. I really did enjoy book 2, I think the main thing that was just a bit of a turn off for me was the huge fight between Danny and Ari towards the middle/end of the book. Ari seemed to be a bit overdramatic in that scene and I wasn’t ok with the things that she said to Danny, (I wanted to fight her because like why is she talking to our man like that 🥲) especially since he had actively been doing better for her. That being said, I’m not TOO mad because I think that the separation was needed to come to the strong reunion that they had in the end.
But In the end Lexie did not disappoint with the book! The spice was immaculate (we all knew it would be, I mean, come on. It’s Danny Rider.😩) and the plot/suspense was perfect for me. I really enjoy these dark romance books that aren’t TOO insanely dark, Lexie truly knows the perfect amount of spice/darkness to put in her books and I think that’s part of what really draws me to her writing. I also loved that Kane’s POV was in this book! He was so frustrating but I also couldn’t help but to love him at the same time. I CAN NOTTTT wait for book 3 to come out with Creature 😍 the second we were introduced to him I was instantly drawn to him, and I can’t wait to see more.
Another hit for Lexie and I can’t wait to read the next one 🥰 she’s the absolute sweetest and deserves all the hype and the love
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5 stars rounded up)
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
“For having so much faith….you sure do love to sin.”
“There’s no escaping the devil, little Angel, you’re in my hell now.”
-Danny Rider, Operator Grim Reaper.
I kept going back and forth with what rating to give this book because overall I loved it, but there was just one thing I’d wanna change. The first book is still my number 1 fav read of all time. I really did enjoy book 2, I think the main thing that was just a bit of a turn off for me was the huge fight between Danny and Ari towards the middle/end of the book. Ari seemed to be a bit overdramatic in that scene and I wasn’t ok with the things that she said to Danny, (I wanted to fight her because like why is she talking to our man like that 🥲) especially since he had actively been doing better for her. That being said, I’m not TOO mad because I think that the separation was needed to come to the strong reunion that they had in the end.
But In the end Lexie did not disappoint with the book! The spice was immaculate (we all knew it would be, I mean, come on. It’s Danny Rider.😩) and the plot/suspense was perfect for me. I really enjoy these dark romance books that aren’t TOO insanely dark, Lexie truly knows the perfect amount of spice/darkness to put in her books and I think that’s part of what really draws me to her writing. I also loved that Kane’s POV was in this book! He was so frustrating but I also couldn’t help but to love him at the same time. I CAN NOTTTT wait for book 3 to come out with Creature 😍 the second we were introduced to him I was instantly drawn to him, and I can’t wait to see more.
Another hit for Lexie and I can’t wait to read the next one 🥰 she’s the absolute sweetest and deserves all the hype and the love
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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