In just the span of a few months, I’ve seen the power their enemies hold, that every puppet has its strings, and so many people want a piece of the boys.
It’s the worst time to be reunited, but it’s taught me that this connection we feel, it’s not enough. I’m done fighting against them and I want it all.
Except, they don’t know the real me, only the person they’ve built up in their heads.
And I don’t really know them–just the dark, obsessive men they’ve shown me since they brought me back into their lives.
Yet, there’s an undeniable pull between us that I can’t ignore, and I’m finally getting a real taste of who the boys are.
Until it all falls apart.
Now history is repeating itself in the worst way and I’m dying inside trying to get them back.
I’ll do what I couldn’t do before. I’ll be whatever I need to be–work with the devil if I have to.
If there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s save my boys.
But what happens when they decide they don’t want me anymore?
Blake Blessing is just a working mom that loves art in all forms, and all genres of romance. Although she enjoys writing romance of the steamier variety.
I've had a day to think about what I want to say about this book and a day isn't nearly enough time to express my emotions and feelings about this book. I finished this book in three days..would have been less if I didn't have to adult haha. I knew by the title Beasty was going to go crazy with finding her men after the way the last book ended....and I was right.
There was so much growth from the characters in this book and it made me so happy.
Beasty grew into her own in this book and finally decided to stop running. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it and to put the boys in their place.
"I just want to say inside you" "She was mine, mostly ours but Mine" Atlas made my heart grow so much from his development in this story. He finally realized his true feelings for Beasty and how much she cared about them. I also love that his stalking tendencies didn't stop either haha.
Joaquin got his act together for the most part but I was happy to see his connection with Beasty grow. A cuddle party will always do that to someone.
"I love you Beasty." "Please don't leave me again" Kim....my dear sweet Kim. That man knows how to make me swoon and how to break my heart at the same time. There were a few moments when I wanted to shake some sense into him but I understood where his feelings were coming from. My love started to grow in this book. He was always a brave man and the events that happened at the beginning of the book was sure to mess his mind up but he fought through it and I loved him so much. I love all my boys. Yes I am claiming them haha. My heart breaks for him after that ending....
"Your ours Beasty but for the next hour or two you're mine" "Beasty was always scrappy" Lake my strong man...he put himself through a lot in this book and it was to much for one person to handle but he did it with the help of those he loves.
THAT CLIFFHANGER WAS DISRESPECTFUL!!! I am still at a loss for words and when I think about the last two pages I cry again. You should have sent us little packages of tissues with this book because I needed it haha.
I don't know how I am going to deal with the fact that the last book doesn't come out until next year. I don't know how to handle the series being over after the fourth book. Each one of those characters hold a special place in my heart.
I will never stop talking about how this author gives a recap of where we are in the story. It is something I appreciate so much. With that being said...... OMG this ending?!?!?! I seriously do not want to have to wait to know what comes in the fourth installment. I truly enjoyed this one, Beasty is really coming into her own. I get so tickled seeing people from other stories overlap. It is as though I am a part of their world too. I found it very interesting seeing another perspective of characters that I happened to love. But not going to lie, I was mad at them in this book. I think I need to think on that and work it out from all points of view.
All of the characters are growing so much and really leaning into their shared love for Beasty and that was such a pleasure to be a part of. And Cressida (Beasty) is becoming such an incredible person and really taking charge. I think her development is one of the largest ones I have seen before. Especially looking back to where she came from. Each of their relationships with Cressida is so unique and I thoroughly enjoyed watching each one develope. There are still so many questions I have so I will be over here crying for the next book.
This book picks up with Beasty reaching out to Gio and Adrian for help finding the kidnapped boys.
Gio and Adrian have their own agenda though and she ends up running from them.
Beasty calls the one person who has ever selflessly helped her, Books. With his friend Bishop sent to help the search begins for the boys.
The boys are currently chained in a basement by the Curators apprentice.
Upon being saved they (all but Atlas) try to push Beasty away fearing that if they can’t keep themselves safe they can’t keep her safe either.
As everyone spirals from the trauma of being kidnapped again, Beasty steps up and manages the club for them.
The boys all start to get better in their own time and they all mend things with Beasty. They put plans in place to neutralize their enemy’s.
The big show must go on and things start to go wrong. Parker and Andre make their way into the club which takes Lake, Atlas, and Joaquin away from Kim and Beasty.
Kim and Beasty get attacked. As both are tranquilizer, Kim watch’s Donny or Danny (he doesn’t know which) begin to slice Beasty’s throat.
This book was more fast paced and I enjoyed it more than book 2. Can’t wait for book 4!
ETA: the author changes Beasty’s last name from Hart (in book 2) to Jones (in book 3). Why the name change? I hate when authors don’t remember their own characters deets.
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Crazed by Blake Blessing book 3 in The Collection series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶🌶🌶½💀💀💀½ This penultimate book left me screaming. The characters growth is superb and exciting. Going from friends to lovers to enemies to lovers is such a delightful read. The Fashion boys are taken again and Beasty is left behind. Scrambling to find someone to help, she calls an old friend. Cue crossover. Vienna and her men pop in for the rescue. However, the boys took their 'napping hard, but instead of running Beasty steps up. Healing starts. But, to many unknowables are after them. Cue crossover. B@stard Brothers, Andre and Parker unexpected visit. Things heat up and lights go out. Tropes: Triggers. Forced Proximity. Found family. Healing. Enemies to lovers. Organised crime. Quotes: There are three sides to every story. His, hers, and the truth."
"She's not leaving. She's ours, and I won't give her up. If you don't like it, you can f--k off and get your own room at a hotel. This is her home and for people who grew up like we did, that should f--king mean something to you. You don't take someone's home away when it just starts to feel like it's theirs." He shook his head as Kim stiffened.
"Well, well. I'd heard about your polyamory, but I wasn't sure if it was true or not. I don't suppose we could give you tips on positions if you're playing interconnecting Lego games."
To say I’m in love with this series would be putting it lightly. This is book 3 in The Collection series (yes they must be read in order) and it is definitely my favorite so far. This book picks up exactly where the last one left off, and you are immediately thrown back into the action of the story. I love that Blake gives you a "what happened last" since it’s been a minute since book 2 and I wish that all authors would consider adding this to incomplete series! It’s so incredibly helpful as a reader. This book dove much deeper into the characters past and the flashbacks gave so much insight into what created these dynamic characters. The character development in this book is top notch and I absolutely adored watching them grow both individually and in their relationships with each other. Beasties growth in this book is my favorite because it feels like she is finally the person she’s always wanted to become. I thought Blake might let us off easy with a soft cliff hanger but NOPE, she had my yelling and throwing my kindle and I’m now desperately waiting for the 4th and final book in this series!
What did I just read ? Definitely should’ve reread the first two books in the series because it was difficult to figure out what was happening. In the beginning Beasty/cressida is at a shelter. Then she’s back with the fashion boys. The four boys get stolen by a copycat criminal who ties them up in a basement. She finds them with the help of books and some ladies and gets them home. For a couple weeks everyone is all skiddish around each other. There’s a little bit of spice here and there but nothing like the other books. There’s some shit going down in the mafia with Danny and Donnie who are fighting with each other but also fighting everyone else. The club is opening and Cressida has kinda taken charge while the boys recovered from their shit. Cressida and Kim do a performance in black lights and paint. Then Parker and andre show up (the bastard brothers) and want to talk about their investment but we don’t really know what’s happening there either. Then the lights go out and Cressida gets stolen by gio and Danny or Donnie and Kim tries to catch them but he and Cressida are both hit with paralyzing darts and Kim watches while they slice her throat the end.
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Beasty and the guys have never been on the same page. They also don't communicate their feelings to each other. Beasty is tired of them always pushing her away. Beasty learning to stay instead run and works to prove that she should be there with them. She tired of the boys not including her and saying they aren't good enough for her. The characters are finding their way, navigating their feelings for Beasty, their place in this relationship, and that she believes they are enough and what she wants. I love all the growth of the characters. Now, that cliffhanger has me begging for more. What's going to happen next? One click this book or check out the series.
*Why Choose *Contemporary *Multi-PoV *Dark Themes *Traumatic pasts *Second Chance *Friend-enemies? *possessive men *mid burn/high heat *established harem (4) *includes MM *3/4 Finally on the same page?! This book starts off in the aftermath of the boys kidnapping and the fear they face in the possible similarity it has to their past 😢 (do check your TWs) Beasty has a choice to make whether to fight for her men or seek the life she could have away from the darkness and danger 😬 her decision forces the guys to acknowledge their feelings and what they want from Beasty 🥰 you really see her come into her own in this book and wrap those men around her finger 😅 there are more spice scenes in this book than the previous ones I felt (although no MM). In terms of the storyline there are threats coming at them from all over and those who they thought may be friends could well be foe 😯 after that shocking end will be interesting to see how the last book plays out!
But it's always the men in the books changing the women constantly. They all were d*cks to the FMC because she refused to join their criminal stuff because it triggered her.. Didn't matter
These guys could inner monologue all damn day about how all they need in life is the FMC How she's perfect They'd burn everything for her because all they need is her.
Except..... They also need. Her to totally 100 % accept them for exactly who they are even though she must change.
They need their kinks too more than her and she again must step of out of her comfort zone for it for them to be happy
That's with every step of this book Is the men acting like toddlers - I have kinks! Screw the fmc
Wow what a ride. The suspense was gripping. These characters really have gone through so much from their past as well as the present and it still isn’t over. I loved that this shows so much character growth as individuals but also in their relationship. Beasty I felt had the most growth. This picks up from the end of book 2 so the guys are taken and she has to do what she needs to do some shady things to rescue them. That is where we see her growth where she felt before there is a morally right and a wrong she has to play in the middle. That ending NOT cool. Can’t wait for the final book for Atlas, Joaquin, Kim, Lake and Beasty! I loved seeing cameo of the characters from previous series.
ARC Review - Crazed, the third book in The Collection, requires reading the previous books to fully understand the story. It appears that everyone desires a share of the Fashion Men. That first part of the book had my heart pounding like crazy and my stomach in knots. That rescue was epic, of course, by none other than Beasty and new colleagues guns blazing. Before you know it you are pulled into the whirlwind of emotions, kinks, cuddles, betrayal, treachery, girl fights, and the group finally communicating with each other. Phenomenal story that left my heart racing at the ending and screaming . . . Again. 😂
This one starts off on the cliffie from Edged, and right into action.
It still has some of those amazing flashbacks from their childhoods, filling in the gaps and answering questions about their past that has you turning pages to find out more.
Things shift in this one. Beastie is discovering who she is and how much power she has and the guys are total goners.
Add in the cameos from Blake’s other series (I’m such a sucker for these! I flove when previous main characters ahow back up. It’s one of my favorite things), this is a must read.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ spice 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 page turning action 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 for character building and tension
Best one yet!!! Ohhh my god the guys and Beastie are back! I was crying and screaming and wanted to throw the book out the window and at the same time i wanted to hug it close to me and never let it go. I wanted so much to hug the guys and comfort them. Kim....ohhhhh Kim.......sweet sweet Kim The author threw us one emotional bomb and sat back to enjoy the chaos! I absolutely loved it! Fast paced filled with action this book was amazing! The cliffy on the end i can say was not fair! Not fair at all! I think it took me a couple of days to recover from !! I truly can't wait for the next book!
I’m in love! While this book started off heartbreaking. The first chapter from the guys POV almost had me in tears for them. I was so happy with Blake’s story! Beasty’s confidence in this book is amazing. There’s still some vulnerability but she truly flourishes. And Atlas, was such the surprise. I loved his 100% devotion. There were a couple of wonderful cameos. The Cardinal Sins was my favorite but the Bastard Brothers also make an appearance too. Since this isn’t the last book there is a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book to be released so they can get their HEA.
What an amazing third installment of this series! Beasty starts out on her own and she finally has the epiphany of how far she’ll go to keep her boys safe. But how far will she go and how does she rescue them when she doesn’t know who has them? This book has so much growth and emotion, I absolutely love every bit of it! I can’t wait for Branded! 5⭐️2🌶️
This book is moving like a locomotive at high speed, its so fast paced especially in relation to the first two books. I love how Beasty seems to have grown into herself in this instalment and become so much more confident. I wasn't expecting that ending so I'm eager for Branded to find out what happens.
This book was fantastic! We were left with a cliffy from the last book and this one picked up with a bang! Beasty is smart and fierce and when her men were taken from here she realized that she would do nothing for them. This book had so much character growth that I loved and of course Blake loves us dying for the next book. Must read!,,
I think this was a great addition to the series! This book had the emotions, drama, some suspense, and steam. We get more insight into the past and learn new things as well.
Beasty really shines in this book. We get to see her strength and growth. She is really starting to come into her own too. I love that the relationships between Beasty and each guy is deepening too. I loved it!
I enjoyed this, the third installment of the collection series. It sucked me right back in. This series always does. The characters are great and I really like how they progressed this book. Blake writes characters so well. It doesn't cliffy but the next book is on pre-order. Definitely recommend this dark RH romance.
I loved this book! From the very first page, I was hooked. The characters were so well-written, and the plot had the perfect mix of tension, emotion, and twists. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story completely flipped—and that cliffhanger?? I’m still not over it. I need the next book now. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something you won’t be able to put down.
I think this might be my favorite in the series so far! I had a good time with this one. I feel like the group has finally found their footing in their relationship and they can start to grow. This, of course, ended on Blake's signature cliffhanger and now I have to impatiently wait for the next one.
I thought this was a complete series at 3 books so I wasn’t expecting the twist at the end at all - though I could understand it was building towards something! I want more information and history on what I thought were background characters and I’m wondering if there’s another series that will give me this that I now also need to read!
I loved this book! The last book left off with a cliffhanger and this one picked up where the last one left off. This book had so much character growth and it was amazing. I can not wait for the next book in the series. This is definitely a must read!!!
Holy Crap what a cliffhanger. So many questions and so much time before the next one comes out. Cass gets her strength from within then she gets more strength from the guys. weird how Bishop and Books work together.
That ending had my hear in a heap!! How am I going to wait 9 more months, I need a bottle of wine after that. Wow wow wow, iv read every series blake has written but this series is just *chefs kiss*. Please release branded earlier, I beg you for my sanity
Much preferred this book out of the collection. I am excited to see what the next one brings. This book seemed to flow much better than the previous two
I think my main issue with this series is that it feels like the author delegated the writing to a fifteen year-old. The characters are immature, the prose is immature. It's just bad, and the guys all still suck.
Well my flaming god!!! What can I say about this book and this series for that matter, just wow!! The pace and plot twists were just outstanding and I was just gripped by it all that I inhaled it in one day. I could not put it down.
Beasty/Cressida (FMC) comes into her own in this 3rd book in The Collection series. Showing both her strength and resilience throughout this book but also in regards to her guys. I loved the crossover characters from other series that popped up in this book. It made this book so much better for me. As did that shockingly, jaw dropping brilliant cliff-hanger ending. That completely had me wanting to drop kick my kindle, lol. I'll be counting down the days until book 4 is released now.