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Welcome to the madness. We're ravaged, we're ruthless, and we're just getting started.

After the chaos we've been through, you'd think we'd crumble, but not us. We're built from stronger stuff, trained to endure the worst and rise from the ashes.

We're piecing our empire back together, brick by brick. Love, power, and loyalty; that's our motto. We're in deep now, and there's no turning back. With enemies hiding in plain sight, they're gunning for us after what went down.

This isn't a fairytale. There are no knights in shining armour here, just us—tarnished, fierce, and loyal to the bone.

We won't all come out unscathed. But as long as we're together, we're unbreakable.This is a dark academia reverse harem with plenty of TWs. This takes place in an entirely fictional world set in the UK. This is the second book in the Blackbriar University duet.

288 pages, ebook

Published June 1, 2024

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Eve Newton

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Eve is a USA Today Bestselling Author with a specialty for steamy romance with strong female leads.

She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!

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Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor

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Author 1 book169 followers
June 3, 2024
No rest for the wicked. Victoria and her crews story continues in the final part. The adventure is fast paced and the men love hard.

Being part of a mafia family doesn’t come easy and watching your back is standard policy. Luckily Victoria and her men are strong and resilient. Can they prove they’ve got what it takes to show they’re a strong unit that can’t be broken?
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Author 1 book169 followers
June 3, 2024
No rest for the wicked. Victoria and her crews story continues in the final part. The adventure is fast paced and the men love hard.

Being part of a mafia family doesn’t come easy and watching your back is standard policy. Luckily Victoria and her men are strong and resilient. Can they prove they’ve got what it takes to show they’re a strong unit that can’t be broken?
Profile Image for Erin Wells.
59 reviews1 follower
June 1, 2024
perfect ending to the duet

The second book in this duet did not disappoint. Victoria was such a badass and held her own and her men were there by her side. There was lots of twists and turns along the way which I did not see coming! I loved how in the end they got it all figured out. And secretly if I had to pick a favorite it’s definitely Luke the computer guy. You don’t want to miss this ending!
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1,807 reviews18 followers
June 4, 2024
Ravaged

Victoria definitely comes into her own with the guys at her side. She has known what is expected of her, but with them she can be true.
This story has several twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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351 reviews4 followers
May 29, 2025
Ravaged

Eve Newton 's Ravaged, the second book about BlackBriar Royalty does not disappoint. Very dark, very action packed. Not for the faint of heart. Victoria, Cian, Luke, & Gianluca make their own way forward by creating their own twisted family.
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1,807 reviews18 followers
June 4, 2024
Victoria definitely comes into her own with the guys at her side. She has known what is expected of her, but with them she can be true.
This story has several twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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401 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2025
Duet review

I will lead my review by saying that dark romances are not my favorite genre to read, but I will try to be fair. In fairness, there is really nothing wrong with the writing itself. The characters are well developed and the plot moves at a slow, but ok pace. I didn't really understand why everything was such a big deal and made out to be the end of the world. The only exception to that was the Quinn sideline because he deserved everything he got. But WHY didn't the mafia seniors want their ADULT children to know what was going on? The explanation was too vague for how big a deal was made over it.
So let's talk about a few things. The 1st is that Cian ends up being the head of his Mafia because his dad gets killed. But for the rest of the story he barely has any thing to do with the people that he leads. That's just too weird. He would be having to set himself up as the boss in more ways than delegating who's gonna do what. Yet, that didn't really happen. A phone call here or a conversation in person there was about it. The reason I feel like this is important is because at the end they decide they're going to form their own mafia. I didn't understand how Cian was going to form his own mafia when he was already the head of his crime syndicate. They didn't talk about him handing over the reins to somebody else. Which brings me to Victoria. The same thing kind of applies to her. She's supposed to take over her family syndicate. Yet, she's going to form her own group with the guys too? Gianluca and Luke are royalty, so they get a pass on forming their own mafia. Anyway, I feel like the conclusion was really rushed. It's like they do the ceremonies that basically have them all married to each other and then the story jumps 2 years into the future. We don't know anything that's happened in that amount of time. We don't know if they did end up forming their own mafia and how it came to be. We don't know what happened with the appearance of the half-sister and how she plays into everything. The story just ends. The conclusion left too many questions.

Finally, I wanna say the things that I just didn't like as a personal preference and not due to the writing itself. I don't like when characters go out and purposely lure victims so that they can beat them up and kill them. I understand that this is a Mafia story, but I would think that they wouldn't go out into public places and start stuff that ends in murder just because they feel like being violent at that moment in time. I'm not saying a Mafia isn't violent. But there's usually a purpose behind their violence. They wouldn't go out and randomly try to draw attention to themselves Or at least that's what I would assume. I also didn't like the sex scenes. Again, this is my personal opinion. But I like there to be romance in my sex scenes. There was absolutely no romance in the sex scenes in this series. It was basically all violent sex. And while I can see a scene or 2 being that way, it was a turn off that there was no loving, intimate sex scenes. It was all name calling and shaming. Possession and dominance. Not 1 of her 3 guys was romantic and loving. You would think that with 3 of them to choose from they wouldn't all be identical in how they treated her. Yes, Victoria supposedly liked it. I just didn't care for it because it didn't feel loving. Again, it might be fun to be violent occasionally in sex. But to never let there be any true intimacy to it? Just not my thing.
I usually really like books by this author. While there is nothing wrong with this duet, it's definitely not 1 of my favorites. I usually like them much more than this.
45 reviews2 followers
June 6, 2024
Ravaged is a deliciously dark, stunningly twisted, dangerous and thrilling reverse harem academia story that demands to be devoured. With an immense amount of suspense and tension alongside a healthy dose of toe-curling, spine tingling, swoon inducing moments - it’s safe to say that you’re left on the edge of your seat absolutely desperate for more. Far from the lighthearted romantic stories of unrequited love, this book is full to the brim with darkness and desire so the trigger warnings will need to be read. This is a must! Do not dive in blind because this really isn’t for the faint of heart.

Victoria and her men all about loyalty. They know about power. Mostly, they know what an unstoppable force love is. They have been ruthless in their battles, ravaged in the fight but the one thing that never wavers is their tie to one another. Will their love be able to endure the threats against them? With danger at every corner and enemies from everywhere, the battle will be brutal but they lhave something the others don’t, the unbreakable bonds that they hold most dear.

This was incredible. So pacy, packed a punch and absolutely had me hooked from the very first page. Eve has managed to keep the momentum from book one and elevate in further by plunging us into the most deliciously dangerous and dark world with the most intense action whilst still maintaining that delicious dark, dangerous but oh so beautifully seductive streak that we know and love. The storyline was so immersive, I found myself gripped and it genuinely felt like I could have been stood alongside them in battle and facing their demons alongside them. I absolutely adored it and once again, Eve knocked it out of the park!
22 reviews
August 31, 2024
I wanted to like it

I really wanted to like this series, but this book ended in literally the middle of the story. It was all fluff, and nothing finished. Like literally they kept saying they were going to confront the parents and what not and becoming their own faction and none of it happened. They married and then it ended. The marriage was supposed be Part of their plan to go against them.

It seems like the author complete forgot what she had been doing with the book or half of it didn't end up published in the book.

It's obvious the author jumped into the deep end of BDSM and had no idea how to swim.




** spoiler alert**

The scene where the bound her edge her and leave her and then make her get on her knees is one of the worst I've read. They literally just use her with not care towards her. The FMC is supposed to be strong and never submitting, but with this, she is literally forced in all the worst ways, in my opinion.

They also don't do any after care other than the last scene and it was the most minimal I've ever seen.

This book truly was like 50 shades of grey and trying to be BDSM when it's basically glorified abu$e

The first book set this up to be good but this one gave me the ick so bad.
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78 reviews3 followers
May 29, 2024
This book was absolutely steamy, toxic perfection. I fell head over heels for Cian, Luke and Gianluca! Victoria ended up being my favorite female main character Eve has ever written. The twists, the steamy scenes and all the bloodlust action was written so well I felt like I was there enjoying it with them. I got super emotional with certain parts and laughed at others. Can not believe it is over for now, I just know Eve isn't completely done yet with this mafia world, and I can NOT wait for more! I highly recommend this and all her other stories! Way to go Eve with this masterpiece of a world!
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51 reviews19 followers
June 3, 2024
Perfect End to the Perfect Twisted Love Story


Ravaged is the 2nd book in the Black Briar Royalty series, and it keeps you on your toes! Our main characters are still as twisted as ever and they are able to plow forward into the royal roles they are destined for. Victoria is a badass and is able to fully stand her ground. I loved the banter between the characters, I am a girl who wants a love story like Joker and Harley, The twisted turns kept me turning the pages desperate for more.
300 reviews
June 4, 2024
Incredible conclusion!

Absolutely amazing and dark! There was an absolutely shocking scene but it gave Victoria more power and seemed to help release her from past trauma. She put her full trust in the men and it was absolutely incredible to see.

Just when you think you have the plot figured out, Eve throws some massive twists that have you double guessing yourself. I absolutely loved this book and how Victoria and her men took charge for themselves. This was an amazing conclusion for the duology and I could not get enough!
73 reviews1 follower
June 1, 2024
Epic conclusion

The action does not slow down in the second book of this duet by Eve. With Cian finding his feet in the mafia world and adapting to the change in his relationship with Victoria there is action and steam on every page.
Eve keeps you on your toes with the mystery of who’s watching Victoria, and why.
Absolutely loved this duet. You know you’re onto a winner with Eve if you love dark, dangerous and steamy books.
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594 reviews8 followers
June 1, 2024
WOW

The second and final book in the BlackBriar University duet and I am so in love with these characters.
This is definitely a must read for all of us who love the darkness and embrace what we love.
When your heart is full because the author has written a love story that is as dark and unique as you are. There's no rainbow sprinkles here but rather pointy things and pew pews are a way to our hearts.
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5 reviews
June 13, 2024
Being in a mafia Familia is not easy..Victoria is totally bad assed and her men are amazing!!! Al
They love together and they are dark but loyal to each other which can be hard sometimes in a reverse harem/relationship..the suspense was stellar as at some parts I couldn't put my reader down...can't wait to read more of Eves books!!!
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91 reviews1 follower
September 7, 2025
Great story line

This books, well series, tells an excellent story between the Cain, Luke, Gainluca and Victoria. These books were hard for me personally to get into but thats only because of the language barrier and has nothing to do with the great story. It'll keep you hooked thru both books!
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32 reviews
June 1, 2024
captivating

I loved this book! It was filled with plot twists, passion, debauchery, and a twisted sense of humor. Victoria, Cian, Luke, and Gianluca will keep you on your toes with this deliciously dark mafia romance!
54 reviews
July 24, 2025
kind of stalled

I was really excited after the first book but about half way through it became very repetitive and the build up to an end that never really exploded - it was entertaining but not great
79 reviews
July 21, 2024
potential

This book is a good story however the sex scenes are extreme at some points and the ending was one of the worst I’ve read in a book so far
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2,604 reviews13 followers
December 17, 2025
😻

Ok I'm so happy I got to read Tory and the guys book! Especially since u get to see Surcharge in this one! For some reason she's my favorite!
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12 reviews
June 5, 2024
The twists, turns, deception, love, lust, profound loyalty, and a whole lot of sexual depravity. Eve took me by the throat, I was feeling everything Tory felt. To capture Victorias own words "I've never felt more alive and more broken at the same time." She's proven that once she was the prey, she's now the preditore. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. A must read!
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66 reviews6 followers
June 1, 2024
Holly hells bells…
As a long time reader of Eves I shouldn’t be surprised with the punches she throws but good lord she still does it.
This is an epic conclusion to the story that is Tory, Cian, Luke and Gianluca. The closure you gain when you get the answers you wanted from book one are perfection. And the spice well let’s just say ice baths and cold rags can be a mandatory reading essential.
Seriously though, this is a duet series that you don’t wanna miss. Settle in for a ride unlike others (unless your addicted to Eve in which case buckle up) and enjoy the story as it unfolds and answers become shown, trust is tested and above all, she ain’t letting nothing come between her and her men!
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1,133 reviews35 followers
June 7, 2024
Welcome to this madhouse.

This picks up right where book 1 ended as the group is forced to deal with the aftermath and the threats they are still coming to understand.

They grew up in an unkind world and they have the scars and trauma to prove it. However they are the lucky ones because this group is full of love, power, and loyalty. When you are running out of people you trust you are forced to rely on those you know are with you 100%.

Together there is no stopping Victoria, Cian, Luke, & Gianluca.

Come along as they continue to unravel the threats that are all around. Stick around for their brutal love story.

If you have made it to book 2 you already know this group has no triggers but the book sure does.
45 reviews
June 2, 2024
Ravaged the second book about BlackBriar Royalty does not disappoint. You feel everything that the characters are going through. The twisted thoughts, actions, and desire that Victoria, Cian, Luke, and Gianluca go through make them stronger together. No longer needing to be suppressed as a "Next Gen mafia" these four carve out their own lives and rise to the top to rule like the queen and kings that they are. When you are done reading, you will think you might be a little twisted inside, too, lol.
300 reviews
June 4, 2024
Absolutely amazing and dark! There was an absolutely shocking scene but it gave Victoria more power and seemed to help release her from past trauma. She put her full trust in the men and it was absolutely incredible to see.

Just when you think you have the plot figured out, Eve throws some massive twists that have you double guessing yourself. I absolutely loved this book and how Victoria and her men took charge for themselves. This was an amazing conclusion for the duology and I could not get enough!
382 reviews4 followers
July 28, 2024
What a follow up!! I adored Victoria! She is a bada$$ FMC! Despite the nightmares of her past coming back to haunt her, she does not let it get her down! I loved watching her relationships with Cian, Luke and G develop and the four of them are a force to be reckoned with. If you love Mafia, a bit of intergue, and lots of hot and dirty S_X, then you HAVE to read this book! Your only complaint will be that thier story is over!!!
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594 reviews8 followers
June 1, 2024
The second and final book in the BlackBriar University duet and I am so in love with these characters.
This is definitely a must read for all of us who love the darkness and embrace what we love.
When your heart is full because the author has written a love story that is as dark and unique as you are. There's no rainbow sprinkles here but rather pointy things and pew pews are a way to our hearts.
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1,993 reviews16 followers
June 1, 2024
This is the second book in the Blackbriar University series. Phenomenal conclusion to this duet. I absolutely love FMC Victoria. Love her attitude and how strong she is. Her and her three guys I am so going to miss. Fantastic characters.
Tons of action and of course steam in this story. Start to finish. Couldn’t put it down. Plus with this storyline it was all over an amazing read. Definitely a must read. So so good!!
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38 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2024
This is the second book in the duet Blackbriar University. The MFC is Victoria, she is a bad@$$ the men in her life are Cian, Gianluca, and Luke they will kill for her. This is a dark mafia romance. I have been following Eve Newton for a few years and have never been disappointed in her work. This series hit a new level of oh my. Its steamy, twisted, and a page turner. I couldn't stop reading, then it was over and I was heartbroken
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210 reviews2 followers
May 30, 2024
Holy hot da*n!!! This is the epic conclusion to Tory's, Cian's, Luke's, and Gianluca's story. I can honestly say I'm sad to see it end! Tory really finds herself in this book, and displays an inner strength that's enviable, in spite if her past. The chemistry between these 4 is off the charts hot! I hope we don't see the last of these characters, and new ones brought to light!
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