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Black Spades #3
Aces and Ashes
With fire comes pain.
They say everything comes full circle. And history was repeating itself.
With pain comes suffering.
An aristocratic playground founded on anarchy and chaos - fuelled by a gang war made pretty by cash. We were once the Kings. And now everything has been ruined. When the Kings have fallen and we're backed into a checkmate, what options do we have?
People who fight fire with fire, usually end up with ashes.
But we're not going down without a fight.
You watched me burn. Now watch me rise from the ashes.
They say everything comes full circle. And history was repeating itself.
With pain comes suffering.
An aristocratic playground founded on anarchy and chaos - fuelled by a gang war made pretty by cash. We were once the Kings. And now everything has been ruined. When the Kings have fallen and we're backed into a checkmate, what options do we have?
People who fight fire with fire, usually end up with ashes.
But we're not going down without a fight.
You watched me burn. Now watch me rise from the ashes.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2022
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Steph Macca
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Knock Knock, Little Killer
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March 11, 2025
Thankfully we've reached the conclusion.
Everyone's identities have been revealed. The main gang get's their HEA. There's a TON of smut. Like, record breaking number of smut scenes. Blair hooks up with all of them at the same time, too. Which I totally support.
That's all for this review. I know I was harsh on this series, which I hated to be. I loved Steph Macca's Dance with my Demons series and I think she's an awesome writer. This one just didn't work out for me.
Everyone's identities have been revealed. The main gang get's their HEA. There's a TON of smut. Like, record breaking number of smut scenes. Blair hooks up with all of them at the same time, too. Which I totally support.
That's all for this review. I know I was harsh on this series, which I hated to be. I loved Steph Macca's Dance with my Demons series and I think she's an awesome writer. This one just didn't work out for me.
April 15, 2022
I thought that as the book went on the heroine wouldn’t be as stupid. I thought she would grow some brains the more she learned about gang life. I was wrong.
She constantly put herself in danger and made stupid decisions, because she was the “queen” and knew what she was doing. She didn’t. She needed to be saved by someone else every single time. EVERY SINGLE TIME. She wasn’t a queen, she was naive girl with a more looks than sense.
She constantly put herself in danger and made stupid decisions, because she was the “queen” and knew what she was doing. She didn’t. She needed to be saved by someone else every single time. EVERY SINGLE TIME. She wasn’t a queen, she was naive girl with a more looks than sense.
July 12, 2024
Format: 📱 eBook 📱
The final book of the series, and Macca delivered! I'm honestly still reeling at half the secrets uncovered - and part of me is going "how did I not realise?!".
We finally learn the truth of everything that's happening, not just for Blair, but for the two rival gangs, and the action/turmoil between the two finally comes to a head. Honestly, the last section of this book almost played out like a movie, full of action and fast-paced narrative.
The relationship between the four main characters was really cemented, and you just knew that they would do anything for each other. Seeing such strong men so vulnerable was amazing, even if it was heartbreaking at times.
My only real gripe with this one is - does Blair never really learn? Seriously, poor girl should realise sneaking out and putting herself in harm's way is not the brightest thing to do. Even she realises it with her self-deprecating thought about the doctor patching up yet another stab wound.
Other than that, a fantastic read filled with all the action, spice, twists and turns that I've come to enjoy with this series.
Macca really wrapped up this series with a bang, and it gave such a satisfying ended to Blair's story.
The final book of the series, and Macca delivered! I'm honestly still reeling at half the secrets uncovered - and part of me is going "how did I not realise?!".
We finally learn the truth of everything that's happening, not just for Blair, but for the two rival gangs, and the action/turmoil between the two finally comes to a head. Honestly, the last section of this book almost played out like a movie, full of action and fast-paced narrative.
The relationship between the four main characters was really cemented, and you just knew that they would do anything for each other. Seeing such strong men so vulnerable was amazing, even if it was heartbreaking at times.
My only real gripe with this one is - does Blair never really learn? Seriously, poor girl should realise sneaking out and putting herself in harm's way is not the brightest thing to do. Even she realises it with her self-deprecating thought about the doctor patching up yet another stab wound.
Other than that, a fantastic read filled with all the action, spice, twists and turns that I've come to enjoy with this series.
Macca really wrapped up this series with a bang, and it gave such a satisfying ended to Blair's story.
March 12, 2022
I can’t believe it’s over!!!
This trilogy has been a ride and I have loved each moment of it.
Aces & Ashes picks up following the insane cliffhanger in book 2. If you thought that was intense, book 3 continues to keep you on the edge of your seat- twist and turns for 200 please! It’s all out war between the Spades and the Hunters. No one is safe and only the strongest will survive. During all this, Gray, Reed, Colt and Blair are growing closer and becoming a proper dark and twistedly delicious family, while fighting for her life. I mean… who wouldn’t want a date night in the basement k*ll room?! These 4 love hard and f^ck harder. My favorite line from
The Tw is: There’s a lot of gore. Some blood. Torture scenes. A lot of d*ck – because, well it’s reverse harem.
Which I can confirm all of the above… are true statements. 💋
I love this author and this series. If you haven’t read this series. Do yourself a favor and start it. You will get sucked in and love every “OMG did that just happen ?!” crazy moment of it. Find it on KU and also available on amazon in paperback. I will miss these characters but all good things must come to an end 😩 and it’s been a pleasure reading there story!!!
ARC review
This trilogy has been a ride and I have loved each moment of it.
Aces & Ashes picks up following the insane cliffhanger in book 2. If you thought that was intense, book 3 continues to keep you on the edge of your seat- twist and turns for 200 please! It’s all out war between the Spades and the Hunters. No one is safe and only the strongest will survive. During all this, Gray, Reed, Colt and Blair are growing closer and becoming a proper dark and twistedly delicious family, while fighting for her life. I mean… who wouldn’t want a date night in the basement k*ll room?! These 4 love hard and f^ck harder. My favorite line from
The Tw is: There’s a lot of gore. Some blood. Torture scenes. A lot of d*ck – because, well it’s reverse harem.
Which I can confirm all of the above… are true statements. 💋
I love this author and this series. If you haven’t read this series. Do yourself a favor and start it. You will get sucked in and love every “OMG did that just happen ?!” crazy moment of it. Find it on KU and also available on amazon in paperback. I will miss these characters but all good things must come to an end 😩 and it’s been a pleasure reading there story!!!
ARC review
March 8, 2022
So after that cliffhanger in Queen of Fire, I needed to know what happened next. There are so many things that have me on edge, that I need answers.
I love Blair. She is strong and resilient, but loves with her whole heart. Her relationships with Colton, Reed and Grayson are getting stronger each day. This whole series is spicy and even with all the loose ends that need to be tied up in Aces and Ashes, the spice is still there.
I love the character development that has happened from book one until the end. All of them have grown so much and had to endure a lot of pain to get to where they are now.
I was gripping my kindle reading this one! I was shocked about some of the things that were happening, but I got all the answers I needed. There is so much action that I screamed and teared up several times. I love how this one ended. I cannot wait to see what Steph has cooked up for us next!
I love Blair. She is strong and resilient, but loves with her whole heart. Her relationships with Colton, Reed and Grayson are getting stronger each day. This whole series is spicy and even with all the loose ends that need to be tied up in Aces and Ashes, the spice is still there.
I love the character development that has happened from book one until the end. All of them have grown so much and had to endure a lot of pain to get to where they are now.
I was gripping my kindle reading this one! I was shocked about some of the things that were happening, but I got all the answers I needed. There is so much action that I screamed and teared up several times. I love how this one ended. I cannot wait to see what Steph has cooked up for us next!
March 8, 2022
There are not enough words to put into this review, so once it is released I will add to it!
Book three had all the steam, action, drama, and emotions to make this trilogy a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review.
It’s not to short or to long and you sit on the edge of you chair the whole time. A lot happens in this books, but Steph made book one a part of it.
Book three had all the steam, action, drama, and emotions to make this trilogy a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review.
It’s not to short or to long and you sit on the edge of you chair the whole time. A lot happens in this books, but Steph made book one a part of it.
March 13, 2022
What an ending!!
It was everything I needed and more!
The final instalment of Steph Macca's Black Spades trilogy has it all - heartache, twists and turns, violence, hot men, a fiesty FMC, and lots of spice! 🥵
From the first page I was on the edge of my seat. I laughed, I cried, I even threw my tablet down in an absolute rage a couple of times 🤣
Absolute 5 star ending to what is one of my favourite RH trilogies ever!! 🖤.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It was everything I needed and more!
The final instalment of Steph Macca's Black Spades trilogy has it all - heartache, twists and turns, violence, hot men, a fiesty FMC, and lots of spice! 🥵
From the first page I was on the edge of my seat. I laughed, I cried, I even threw my tablet down in an absolute rage a couple of times 🤣
Absolute 5 star ending to what is one of my favourite RH trilogies ever!! 🖤.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
😈
🥵🥵
Excellent ending to the series, I need more x
💋💋
😈
🥵🥵
Excellent ending to the series, I need more x
July 11, 2022
This was a fun, fast-paced series, and I think this last book did a good job of wrapping things up. It had more action/suspense than book two, which I loved.🙌🏻 And I liked the writing, the overall story, and the gang-life vibes.
I felt like the last chapter and epilogue were a little rushed and random, but I enjoyed the action/suspense parts before that. And most, if not all, of my lingering questions were answered, but I think some things could have been better developed. Some parts felt brushed over and too easily resolved. I wish we had gotten to see more of the grunt work. Like how did they so conveniently keep capturing these people and rescuing Blair?🤔
My main issue with this was Blair🤦♀️. She started out strong and interesting in book one (for the most part) but annoyed me more and more as the series progressed. She made a lot of dumb decisions in this last installment that had me laughing and rolling my eyes. Like so much. (I mean she had made dumb decisions since book one, but I didn’t think book three, she’d still be making dumb decisions and so many no less!) But hey, at least she had some self awareness (at times)? She also made a lot of dumb comments. She was all talk about how “badass” she was and that she was a queen (alright, we get it, “queen”😒). But it came across as inauthentic and forced. Like she was trying too hard to convince everyone (and perhaps even herself and the MMCs) of her “queen” status (I’m sorry but a “real queen” doesn’t need to remind everyone she’s a queen every 5 seconds😵💫), and overall, she was full of herself, naive, and had blinders on. She lost a lot of her relatability and personality when compared to book one imo. The more involved she became with the MMCs and gang life, the more… idk arrogant, ignorant, dick-drunk, “whoa is me,” and “not like other girls” she became. Like she thought she was all that, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. I didn’t like it. Maybe if there had been more character development or scenes showing her HUMBLY become a “queen” and put in the work to learn how to lead, be in a gang, fight, and shoot a gun and not make impulsive, dumb, rash decisions and whine about things, then maybe I could have sympathized more? Idk but a lot her actions and behavior didn’t coincide with the things she said and thought. If it weren’t for how she was in this, I probably would have given it 4 stars, because I did enjoy it as a whole and liked the action/suspense scenes.
Also, I still wish Quinn hadn’t died. I didn’t see the need for her death in the grand scheme of things. I mean she was the only other female character, other than Greyson’s mom, and was Blair’s only friend. And poor Levi. My heart hurt for him. What a rough life and family. He really came through in the end, though!
Another thing: I liked that this was single POV, because it added some mystery to the MMCs. Like what were they doing, thinking, etc.? We only learned about them through Blair’s POV. But, I also feel like this could have benefited from being multi POV, especially during the action/suspense parts like when they kept having to come to her rescue🤣. I think it would have made things more suspenseful, less formulative, and felt like things weren’t so easily and quickly resolved each time.
I felt like the last chapter and epilogue were a little rushed and random, but I enjoyed the action/suspense parts before that. And most, if not all, of my lingering questions were answered, but I think some things could have been better developed. Some parts felt brushed over and too easily resolved. I wish we had gotten to see more of the grunt work. Like how did they so conveniently keep capturing these people and rescuing Blair?🤔
My main issue with this was Blair🤦♀️. She started out strong and interesting in book one (for the most part) but annoyed me more and more as the series progressed. She made a lot of dumb decisions in this last installment that had me laughing and rolling my eyes. Like so much. (I mean she had made dumb decisions since book one, but I didn’t think book three, she’d still be making dumb decisions and so many no less!) But hey, at least she had some self awareness (at times)? She also made a lot of dumb comments. She was all talk about how “badass” she was and that she was a queen (alright, we get it, “queen”😒). But it came across as inauthentic and forced. Like she was trying too hard to convince everyone (and perhaps even herself and the MMCs) of her “queen” status (I’m sorry but a “real queen” doesn’t need to remind everyone she’s a queen every 5 seconds😵💫), and overall, she was full of herself, naive, and had blinders on. She lost a lot of her relatability and personality when compared to book one imo. The more involved she became with the MMCs and gang life, the more… idk arrogant, ignorant, dick-drunk, “whoa is me,” and “not like other girls” she became. Like she thought she was all that, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. I didn’t like it. Maybe if there had been more character development or scenes showing her HUMBLY become a “queen” and put in the work to learn how to lead, be in a gang, fight, and shoot a gun and not make impulsive, dumb, rash decisions and whine about things, then maybe I could have sympathized more? Idk but a lot her actions and behavior didn’t coincide with the things she said and thought. If it weren’t for how she was in this, I probably would have given it 4 stars, because I did enjoy it as a whole and liked the action/suspense scenes.
Also, I still wish Quinn hadn’t died. I didn’t see the need for her death in the grand scheme of things. I mean she was the only other female character, other than Greyson’s mom, and was Blair’s only friend. And poor Levi. My heart hurt for him. What a rough life and family. He really came through in the end, though!
Another thing: I liked that this was single POV, because it added some mystery to the MMCs. Like what were they doing, thinking, etc.? We only learned about them through Blair’s POV. But, I also feel like this could have benefited from being multi POV, especially during the action/suspense parts like when they kept having to come to her rescue🤣. I think it would have made things more suspenseful, less formulative, and felt like things weren’t so easily and quickly resolved each time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 20, 2025
Aces & Ashes
Steph Macca
29/03/22
254pgs
🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Fave Quote: "You're such a good girl, taking us all. Look at you taking Reed's hard dick."Hmmmm, such a brat. But you're out brat, aren't you? Our girl, forever."
This is the final book in the black spades trilogy & what an ending to a great series like Holly crap the emotional rollercoaster that this trilogy took me on was hectic. Dear god near the ending of this book I could have thrown my kindle I got so upset.. Like why did you have to do that to me lol. 🥹 I seriously love Steph Maaca her books are so well written, There was so much drama, action heartache, twists,violence,the hot men ,the feisty FMC, & most of all the spice dear god the Spice! 🥵 it just kept me so hooked the entire time..👏🏼I love Blair so much & the growth she done since book 1 she truly become the MF Queen 👑 I wish we got multiple POVs from the boys side of things that would of made this whole series so much better honestly. I highly recommend reading this series. I'm so excited to read The Hunter it's a little novella of Liam's story & his side of things... ❤️ It truly was such a perfect ending to this story I can not wait to read more of Speth maccas books after the hunter I'm off to read Ravage from the Dance with my Deamons series it's the third book and just came out on Valentine's Day.
Trope's-
Why choose
Dark romance
Reverse harem
Violence
Adult themes
Twist & turns
Strong FMC
Heartache
Protective MMCs
Gang warfare
Tension
Character Growth
Fast paced
Touture
Death & Destruction
Steph Macca
29/03/22
254pgs
🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Fave Quote: "You're such a good girl, taking us all. Look at you taking Reed's hard dick."Hmmmm, such a brat. But you're out brat, aren't you? Our girl, forever."
This is the final book in the black spades trilogy & what an ending to a great series like Holly crap the emotional rollercoaster that this trilogy took me on was hectic. Dear god near the ending of this book I could have thrown my kindle I got so upset.. Like why did you have to do that to me lol. 🥹 I seriously love Steph Maaca her books are so well written, There was so much drama, action heartache, twists,violence,the hot men ,the feisty FMC, & most of all the spice dear god the Spice! 🥵 it just kept me so hooked the entire time..👏🏼I love Blair so much & the growth she done since book 1 she truly become the MF Queen 👑 I wish we got multiple POVs from the boys side of things that would of made this whole series so much better honestly. I highly recommend reading this series. I'm so excited to read The Hunter it's a little novella of Liam's story & his side of things... ❤️ It truly was such a perfect ending to this story I can not wait to read more of Speth maccas books after the hunter I'm off to read Ravage from the Dance with my Deamons series it's the third book and just came out on Valentine's Day.
Trope's-
Why choose
Dark romance
Reverse harem
Violence
Adult themes
Twist & turns
Strong FMC
Heartache
Protective MMCs
Gang warfare
Tension
Character Growth
Fast paced
Touture
Death & Destruction
March 29, 2022
Spades
All 3 books were fantastic. I loved all of it. I wish there was a marriage proposal at the end even if they were young. She could of married Reed and had a ceremony with the other 2. They were ment to be. I loved that Levi came to the other side. And I'm glad that Noah and her still got together same with Levi. Blair really became the Queen. He need for the darkness came from her father I believe. She lost so much same as her guys. But they all came on top. Even being teenagers and no leaders of the Black Spades. Another thing I don't understand is why the brother couldn't just share jeez there was enough to go around. The only thing that didn't make sense to me is the Will or Inheritance paper. And also John. He seemed to hate her but treated her like a princess so I was confused. All they had was good memories except that he said her mother died giving birth to her and yes to make her feel guilty about it but over 18 years that it. Besides feeling she had darkness in her she had a good life. So I was confused that the story went that way. But regardless this story was so good. The heat was fire. The laughs were great and i even had tears..The action packed was fire. It was just great and I hated that it ended. I wanted more and more. Reed was a true leader.. Grey was the loving funny but dead aforcer and Colton well he was the fighter but also cocky that would eginte fire everything you would want as your Kings.
All 3 books were fantastic. I loved all of it. I wish there was a marriage proposal at the end even if they were young. She could of married Reed and had a ceremony with the other 2. They were ment to be. I loved that Levi came to the other side. And I'm glad that Noah and her still got together same with Levi. Blair really became the Queen. He need for the darkness came from her father I believe. She lost so much same as her guys. But they all came on top. Even being teenagers and no leaders of the Black Spades. Another thing I don't understand is why the brother couldn't just share jeez there was enough to go around. The only thing that didn't make sense to me is the Will or Inheritance paper. And also John. He seemed to hate her but treated her like a princess so I was confused. All they had was good memories except that he said her mother died giving birth to her and yes to make her feel guilty about it but over 18 years that it. Besides feeling she had darkness in her she had a good life. So I was confused that the story went that way. But regardless this story was so good. The heat was fire. The laughs were great and i even had tears..The action packed was fire. It was just great and I hated that it ended. I wanted more and more. Reed was a true leader.. Grey was the loving funny but dead aforcer and Colton well he was the fighter but also cocky that would eginte fire everything you would want as your Kings.
November 11, 2022
Good Book & Series
I have really enjoyed the trilogy of the Spades and their Queen, all 4 characters were good and some very sexy hot sex scenes.
The overall story was good but after all that we never knew what the actual amount of money was for all of that death and destruction.
Also I kept saying to myself “why doesn’t she just marry one of the spades and they would become her next of kin” then it would have been a gang war about the town rather than Blair.
Like I said good storyline and great sexy characters but my only complaint would be the ending was anticlimactic, I wanted Logan, Lucas & Harmon captured and tortured as it just seems to be over and life back to normal too quickly.
Also I personally think this series would have been better telling all 4 of their POV, imagine the words between the boys when she was kidnapped or went to save them at the hospital and lastly when she gave herself for the little boy, their dialogue would have been so awesome.
It is a really good read though.
I have really enjoyed the trilogy of the Spades and their Queen, all 4 characters were good and some very sexy hot sex scenes.
The overall story was good but after all that we never knew what the actual amount of money was for all of that death and destruction.
Also I kept saying to myself “why doesn’t she just marry one of the spades and they would become her next of kin” then it would have been a gang war about the town rather than Blair.
Like I said good storyline and great sexy characters but my only complaint would be the ending was anticlimactic, I wanted Logan, Lucas & Harmon captured and tortured as it just seems to be over and life back to normal too quickly.
Also I personally think this series would have been better telling all 4 of their POV, imagine the words between the boys when she was kidnapped or went to save them at the hospital and lastly when she gave herself for the little boy, their dialogue would have been so awesome.
It is a really good read though.
March 26, 2022
oh my god! This has a series you read and never want it to end. 3 hot AF Alphas who are obsessed, over-protective and can’t keep their hands off their girl. She started off as a girl with few friends and kinda tried to keep to herself. But from the first run in with one of the guys things progress fast and she starts to become someone else that she doesn’t even recognize at first. I love that it didn’t take forever for her to become a part of their lives not only living in their house but sharing their beds. There’s lots of twists and turns and the story never gets boring. There is quite a lot of sexy, naughty fun times with her and the guys. There is some violence but I wouldn’t consider this a really dark story at all. I would love to read more about this harem and what possible things could happen in the future.
July 31, 2024
Picks up immediately after the battle/cliffhanger of book 2. We also finally know the reason why Colton hated Blair so much initially.
This book is also a lot smuttier than the first two books since the harem is now more established, and the three boys are more familiar with Blair.
Blair still tries to be independent and a badass, but she just gets into more trouble and the guys have to rescue her again and again.
With the Hunters vs Spades battle at the end, everything finally wraps up and all the people gunning for Blair are gone. Glad Levi is still around, because his loyalty to Blair (through Quinn) was touching. So happy to see he has a novella for himself next. Definitely my favorite character despite his small role in the first two books but he was pivotal for the HEA in this last book.
This book is also a lot smuttier than the first two books since the harem is now more established, and the three boys are more familiar with Blair.
Blair still tries to be independent and a badass, but she just gets into more trouble and the guys have to rescue her again and again.
With the Hunters vs Spades battle at the end, everything finally wraps up and all the people gunning for Blair are gone. Glad Levi is still around, because his loyalty to Blair (through Quinn) was touching. So happy to see he has a novella for himself next. Definitely my favorite character despite his small role in the first two books but he was pivotal for the HEA in this last book.
March 9, 2022
This series is literally EVERYTHING!!!!
Aces and Ashes is book #3 in The King of Spades trilogy. Make sure to read the authors note at the beginning of the book!!!
We pick up where we left off in Queen of Fire and that cliffhanger that had me on the edge of my seat.
This book is action packed from the very start! Steph takes us on a wild ride, and the way everything ends is perfect!!
There are so many parts that will have you swooning, then you'll be on the edge of your seat biting your nails, and the spice is AMAZING!!!
I dont wanna give anything away, but this was the perfect conclusion to Blair, Reed, Colton and Graysons story! If you haven't started this series yet, go do it now!!!
Aces and Ashes is book #3 in The King of Spades trilogy. Make sure to read the authors note at the beginning of the book!!!
We pick up where we left off in Queen of Fire and that cliffhanger that had me on the edge of my seat.
This book is action packed from the very start! Steph takes us on a wild ride, and the way everything ends is perfect!!
There are so many parts that will have you swooning, then you'll be on the edge of your seat biting your nails, and the spice is AMAZING!!!
I dont wanna give anything away, but this was the perfect conclusion to Blair, Reed, Colton and Graysons story! If you haven't started this series yet, go do it now!!!
January 13, 2023
A great ending!
After the horrific end to the last book, the Spades have had to really pull together in all respects.
Its clear the Hunters don't care who they hurt in this war and just barrel over anyone and everyone. The Spades, however, have a strong conscience and aim at just the gang.
The trio and Blair slot in to their new roles seamlessly, they all round each other off forming a perfect team.
The relationship between them continues strongly, despite Blairs continuing nerd to protect them at the risk of her own life!
The chemistry is off the charts, the pages sizzle as they continously improve their bedroom exploits.
The Twists and turns still keep going till the end.
Just a great gang, RH, Romance, Suspense series. Definitely glad I picked this up!
After the horrific end to the last book, the Spades have had to really pull together in all respects.
Its clear the Hunters don't care who they hurt in this war and just barrel over anyone and everyone. The Spades, however, have a strong conscience and aim at just the gang.
The trio and Blair slot in to their new roles seamlessly, they all round each other off forming a perfect team.
The relationship between them continues strongly, despite Blairs continuing nerd to protect them at the risk of her own life!
The chemistry is off the charts, the pages sizzle as they continously improve their bedroom exploits.
The Twists and turns still keep going till the end.
Just a great gang, RH, Romance, Suspense series. Definitely glad I picked this up!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2022
Wow this final book was another roller coaster of emotion and action. There was some great character building and we saw into the lives of Colton, Reed and Grayson more. The cliffhanger was cruel from Queen of Fire but it worked out in the end. Blair learns more about her family and they take it upon themselves to make her and her guys life hell. The final battle is holy shit and my heart was in my throat, the whole book was action packed and so detailed. The spicy scenes were *chefs kiss* and there were more group scenes than individual scenes in this book. I can't wait to read more from this author!
March 14, 2022
Was given the opportunity to read an ARC for this book. This book was the perfect ending to the King's of spades triology. It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. It had the perfect amount of action to spice allowing the story line to run smoothly. It made me laugh and it made me cry. I didn't know if Steph could do any better than the first two but she did not disappoint!! It was out of this world. If you haven't read this series you definitely have to as it's brilliant. Delve into the world of Blair,Reed,Colton and Greyson. I will definitely be getting this series in paperback for my shelf. Will I re read? Of course ! No doubt about that.
September 22, 2025
Okay I wish I could leave a 4.5 review because I loved this series. I started reading this Steph Macca books with the unhinged series when a book group recommended it and instantly I knew I needed yo read all the her series. This series was no different the FMC was strong and resilient and I loved that. The MMCs are just as strong and the passion between all of them man it was phenomenal. The one thing I wish this book had that stopped me from giving it 5 stars is I wish it was Multi POV and I wish the epilogue would have showed them down the road maybe 4 or 5 years! But all in all the is an amazing series and I highly recommend it.
July 7, 2024
Loved it
What a wild and twisted ride this book was!! I was not disappointed either. It kept me on the edge of my seat at times!
Filled with danger, action and suspense, more spice, and some crazy!
I felt like Blair really came into her own and grew in this story.
The relationships between her and the guys were fire!
The four of them went through so much to get the end, but they kicked ass and conquered!
I think the author did a great job of wrapping things up and giving us a satisfying ending!!
What a wild and twisted ride this book was!! I was not disappointed either. It kept me on the edge of my seat at times!
Filled with danger, action and suspense, more spice, and some crazy!
I felt like Blair really came into her own and grew in this story.
The relationships between her and the guys were fire!
The four of them went through so much to get the end, but they kicked ass and conquered!
I think the author did a great job of wrapping things up and giving us a satisfying ending!!
July 31, 2024
Perfect conclusion
This ending to a series was epic. Man it just gripped me and wouldn't let go. There were a lot of brutal scenes but I really loved them. Blair just kept showed what a bada$$ she is and that she can hold her own and be a Queen by their side.
I loved seeing Reed, Grayson, and Colton showing how much they cared for her and that they wanted to protect her and keep her safe but also having her by their side.
Everything was wrapped up nicely and can't wait to see if there's some books for side characters. Read this book.
This ending to a series was epic. Man it just gripped me and wouldn't let go. There were a lot of brutal scenes but I really loved them. Blair just kept showed what a bada$$ she is and that she can hold her own and be a Queen by their side.
I loved seeing Reed, Grayson, and Colton showing how much they cared for her and that they wanted to protect her and keep her safe but also having her by their side.
Everything was wrapped up nicely and can't wait to see if there's some books for side characters. Read this book.
August 12, 2024
This is the final book in the Black Spades Trilogy, which delivers a thrilling conclusion to Blair's intense journey. The story dives into a dangerous gang war, with Blair at the center, navigating complex relationships with Gray, Reed, and Colton. Their bond grows stronger amid the chaos, blending passion with vulnerability. The book has action, emotional twists, and a fast-paced plot that keeps you hooked until the end. While Blair’s decisions can be frustrating, her evolution from naivety to strength is compelling. The plot twists and revelations keep you on edge, making this a satisfying end to a dark, steamy, and intense series. A must-read for fans of dark rh romance.
August 19, 2024
I just knew going into this book that it was going to be explosive as the Queen has had enough of the Hunters and it's time to take them out. This picks up from the cliffhanger in the previous book and boy did this hit the ground running from start to the very end it was action on top of action I couldn't have asked for a better ending because Blair and her spades so deserved their hea and boy let me tell you it was one hard won hea to. All the secrets were revealed and laid out on the table, now though, they just have to plan to take down the Hunters before they attack again.
February 17, 2025
quickly becoming my go to author.
This book is dark and twisted and a kick ass main female character, who still has a heart and is totally adorable in her own way. I have read 7 of Steph’s book in a week! Which is an effort in itself with a job and family…. Sleep seems to have been missed and many times at 2am I found myself still reading. I really enjoyed the character development and how the story didn’t drag in between peaks. Well written and spicy just the way I like it.
This book is dark and twisted and a kick ass main female character, who still has a heart and is totally adorable in her own way. I have read 7 of Steph’s book in a week! Which is an effort in itself with a job and family…. Sleep seems to have been missed and many times at 2am I found myself still reading. I really enjoyed the character development and how the story didn’t drag in between peaks. Well written and spicy just the way I like it.
March 10, 2022
When Queen of Fire ended, I was dying. My heart ripped out. So glad I was able to read this and have it mended, just to get anxiety every time Blair went off to protect her own. This book was action packed and hot! If they weren’t fighting for their lives, they were fighting for dominance in the sheets! Hands down, amazing! Greyson, Reed and Colton know how to treat their Queen and be treated like Kings right back.
March 14, 2022
Wonderful finale!
What a fantastic finale to this dark and dirty world. I have to admit that I got a little worried towards the end (my nerves get the best of me) but the ending was perfection. I'll always want more from worlds that suck me in and dig their hooks in but the best of the best leave me satisfied and Aces was perfectly that. An exciting read, little dirty, little dark, just the way I like them. I can't wait to see what you wrote next!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a fantastic finale to this dark and dirty world. I have to admit that I got a little worried towards the end (my nerves get the best of me) but the ending was perfection. I'll always want more from worlds that suck me in and dig their hooks in but the best of the best leave me satisfied and Aces was perfectly that. An exciting read, little dirty, little dark, just the way I like them. I can't wait to see what you wrote next!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 13, 2022
Loved it
This series is fast paced and with lots of twists and turns.
Book 3 wraps everything up nicely I'd day it was a little rushed but maybe I am just being greedy and wanted more ...
Blair
Reed ❤
Colton ❤
Gray ❤
Levi 💔❤ .... Noticed he has his own little novella which I'll be ready next.
Honestly if you have read Hannaford prep, Madison Kate, Uppercut Princess then your enjoy this series! In its own right it a worthy read
This series is fast paced and with lots of twists and turns.
Book 3 wraps everything up nicely I'd day it was a little rushed but maybe I am just being greedy and wanted more ...
Blair
Reed ❤
Colton ❤
Gray ❤
Levi 💔❤ .... Noticed he has his own little novella which I'll be ready next.
Honestly if you have read Hannaford prep, Madison Kate, Uppercut Princess then your enjoy this series! In its own right it a worthy read
April 26, 2024
This would have been a higher rating if Blair didn't make 3 stupid ass decisions. Girl been stabbed and attacked in both previous books but still sneaks out to handle gang business solo when she is barely involved. Doesn't let any of her 3 guys know anything and almost gets killed multiple times.
Now Grayson is my favorite for the series. Loved all the guys in this book vs disliking Colt in book one.
Now Grayson is my favorite for the series. Loved all the guys in this book vs disliking Colt in book one.
June 30, 2024
Secrets are out, lines have been drawn, and the Hunters are being hunted. Blair and her Spades Trio are hit with everything that comes with leading a gang and the action (and spice) is plentiful! Gotta say I loved how everything turned out even if I was nervous until almost the end. Blair, Reed, Grayson, and Colton are as tied to gather as can be but what happens when they try to finish the war? 5⭐️ 4🌶️
July 11, 2024
Aces & Ashes is the 3rd and final book in the Black Spades Trilogy. My-bloody-word was so much crammed into it. More came to light about Blair's (FMC) background as the war between the Spades and the Hunters escalated. In turn Blair and the guys get more bloodthirsty as the result of it. Secrets are revealed with some brilliant plot twists & turns as well as all of the loose ends were tied up perfectly too. It was a great trilogy and and outstanding read from start to finish.
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