Crushed

101 Nights #3

by Lizzy Ford

A growing danger neither of them expects ...

A stranger swears he can help Natalie escape her gilded cage, but does she want to? The man she thought was too cold for human emotion has a tender side, one she begins to realize that she alone is allowed to see. Elijah is damaged yet caring beneath his need for control – and only she can help him learn to love again.

Her mind made up, she refuses the stranger’s help. Soon after, she discovers a new secret that leaves her reeling, one she must keep from Elijah at all costs, one that makes her run rather than face him again.

When she disappears, Elijah initially suspects she’s left him after learning about his past, only to find out that the truth is far beyond his worst nightmare.

To save Natalie’s life, Elijah will be forced to face his dark past and the secrets he left behind long ago.

Genres: Erotica, Romance, Dark, Contemporary

185 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 19, 2014

About the author

I breathe stories. I dream them. If it were possible, I'd eat them, too. (I'm pretty sure they'd taste like cotton candy.) I can't escape them - they're everywhere! Which is why I write! I was born to bring the crazy worlds and people in my mind to life, and I love sharing them with as many people as I can.

I'm also the bestselling, award winning, internationally acclaimed author of over sixty titles and counting. I write speculative fiction in multiple subgenres of romance and fantasy, contemporary fiction, books for both teens and adults, and just about anything else I feel like writing. If I can imagine it, I can write it!

I live in the desert of southern Arizona with a pack of spoiled dogs and Tubbs, the Godfather cat who rules them all.


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Lizzy’s books include:

Lost Vegas – young adult post-apocalyptic
Aveline
Tiana
Arthur
Black Wolf

Spell Realm Series (coming summer 2017) – young adult fantasy
Water Spell (2017)
Dragon Spell (2018)
Moon Spell (2018)
Sword Spell (2019)

History Interrupted – time travel romance
West
East
North (2017)
South (2018)

Omega Beginnings Series
Alessandra
Mismatch
Phoibe
Lantos
Theodocia
Niko
Cleon
Herakles

Omega Series
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Theta Beginnings Miniseries (novelettes)
Silent Queen
Mercenary
Shadow Titan
People’s Champion

Non-Series – 2014 - 2017
Black Moon Draw (about a reader sucked into her book)
White Tree Sound (2017)
Highlander Enchanted
The Door
The Fall of Esme (2017)
Sons of War – contemporary military romance
Semper Mine
Soldier Mine
SEAL Mine (2017)

Super Villainess
It’s Not Easy Being Evil
It’s Not Easy Being Good

Starwalkers Serials (with Julia Crane) – new adult science fiction serial
Severed
Trapped
Exiled
Revealed
Escaped
Ascended
Starwalkers – complete (#1-6)

Heart of Fire – sexy dragon shifter
Charred Heart
Charred Tears
Charred Hope

Incubatti – Buffy meets 50 Shades
Zoey Rogue
Zoey Avenger

Rhyn Trilogy – new adult paranormal with demons
Katie’s Hellion
Katie’s Hope
Rhyn’s Redemption

Rhyn Eternal – Death finds love
Gabriel’s Hope
Deidre’s Death
Darkyn’s Mate
The Underworld
Twisted Fate
Twisted Karma (2017)

War of Gods – paranormal with gods, guardians and exceptional humans
Damian’s Oracle
Damian’s Assassin
Damian’s Immortal
The Grey God

Damian Eternal
Xander’s Chance
The Black God

Hidden Evil – paranormal with angels and four horsemen
Hear No
See No (TBD)
Speak No (TBD)

Unnamed Series
Unnatural (TBD)
Unmade (TBD)

Omega
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Anshan Saga – new adult science fiction romance
Kiera’s Moon
Kiera’s Sun

Santa’s Ninja Elves (short stories)
Natasha & Hunter

Non-series titles – 2011 - 2013
Star Kissed
A Demon’s Desire
The Warlord’s Secret
Maddy’s Oasis
Rebel Heart

Witchlings – young adult paranormal
Dark Summer
Autumn Storm
Winter Fire
Spring Rain

Broken Beauty Novellas – new adult dramatic fiction
Broken Beauty
Broken World

Voodoo Nights - young adult paranormal
Cursed

As SE Reign, erotica writer
101 Nights Box Set (Serials 1-7)

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

Ahhh, we are finally getting somewhere. In the last book, just when Natalie and EJ start to have a more emotionally intimate moment, secrets come between them again. So in this book, things are a little distant between Natalie and EJ. He is aware her best friend has found one of his best kept and most expensive secrets and is making plans to address this while Natalie learns EJ tried to pay off her parents by paying for her father's medical expenses. Emotionally, they are both becoming more invested, even though neither wants this. Natalie wants EJ to understand that he has to accept that there are boundaries and that no relationship could survive without mutual respect. EJ just doesn't understand and sees things in terms of business deals and what makes the most sense. And just when it seems they are finally coming to some kind of middle ground, ultimatums will again lead to decisions that could mean an end to their arrangement.

What I loved about this one is that we learn about two of EJs secrets, one that will explain a lot about his relationship with his father and the other, about his ability to actually care for someone else. Of course no story would be complete without the major cliff hanger, and this one is a doozy.

Now I just need to pick up the next book to continue learning what will happen to Natalie, and when EJ will learn about the real secrets she's been hiding.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished reading this book and all I can say is WOW. SE really knows what she is doing when writing bedroom scenes. ;) I loved the book. It is a great continuation to the first two. I can't wait to learn more about these two and to find out what happens next. This book will grab your from page one and have you thinking "WTH. There is no way that was the end."

If you have not picked up this series then you are seriously missing out.

[Beachbaby]

In boxed set - "101 Nights complete boxed set"

[Rachael Afeghe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love dis

[Avery Taryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one wasn’t compelling and it honestly could have been dissolved into the second one instead of being on its own.

[Td · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crushed by S.E. Reign
5 stars!!

OH MY GOSH, I my jaw dropped open and I wanted to yell at my kindle at the end of this one, there was absolutely NO way I wanted it to stop right there, having to wait for the next book!!!

I loved this one even more than the first two. The evolving love between Natalie and Elijah is a blend of sweet that makes your heart melt a little for these two, and DANG!!! these two are so hot together they are practically combustible. I was surprised at Elijah's reveal, and am still extremely anxious to find out what Natalie's secret is. I want Elijah to be her "knight in shining armor" so badly in the next book. I really hope the wait for the next book is not very long, I am on the edge of my seat already, waiting for this! Good job S.E. Reign, I'm so hooked my mouth is still wide open in shock at the way this one left off.

[Sue Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

SE Reign has got to be one of the best authors!!! The only problem I have is that she ended this book where she did and now I have to wait for the next book to be written and published. I guess that is the downfall of finding a good author who has just recently started a new series.

I refuse to write a spoiler but let me say this - - you must read Claimed and Tainted before reading this book!!!

This book starts right where Tainted left off. The evolving love between Natalie and Elijah makes my heart ache for these two. I found that when I am reading this book, that the house could fall down around me and I wouldn't care - - that is just how good this book is!!!! There is a lot going on and I just don't want to miss a word of it.

I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.

[Marina (Living In Our Own Story) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the first two parts in this series so this wasn't a book I would miss.

I loved the development of the story and it was definitely great seeing a soft side of EJ. There were still the steamy scenes but Natalie and EJ also really started to care for each other. It was also interesting to take a peak into EJ's tortured past which explains a lot of his attitude and character.

The end was definitely unexpected and I cannot wait to see how the story will continue in the next part. I hope it comes out soon :)

If you are a fan of FSoG and the Crossfire Series than, you would definitely like this one :)

[Crissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crushed is just as great a read as the first two books in the series. Elijah and Natalie’s back and forth banter still makes me laugh and we get to see a softer side of Elijah but not for too long before his asshole persona is once again front and center. He realizes just how much Natalie means to him, yet he’s still willing to do anything to get the throne, even if it cost him her but in the end it may not be his choice what happens. The secrets are coming out, and with those secrets come danger even Elijah never imagined. I am completely hooked and cannot wait to read the next book in the series. If you haven’t started this series, it is an absolute must read.

[SandyL · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Natalie and EJ spend more time together, he begins to care for her more than he's comfortable with. And Natalie is liking EJ more than she wants to as well - she knows things can only go badly for her in the end. But she senses there is more to EJ than he lets on; she catches glimpses of someone human beneath his hard exterior. And, of course, there sex life continues as hot as ever. She knows EJ still has many secrets and when Alisha gives her information to check out, bad things are in store!

[Holly Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow if you want a steamy read this this book is a must read. Ej is finally starting to come around a little in this book but he still has a long ways to go to really win over Natalie. Natalie does not know if the wants to stay in the agreement longer or be gone after the 3 months but she also knows ej is not going to let her go anywhere. SE Reign is a mastermind this book rocks and it does have a cliffhanger and it is big. I can not wait for the next in the series

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

NO NO NO !!!
I can't wait for the next one!
I just want to read this entire series one after the other - just stop eating and sleep and just read!

I have been pulled in and i just can't get enough!
those characters are the best I have read about in a really long time! they are flaw but not in your face flaw.
the Author as such a great writing style, reading this series is like watching everything happening in front of your eyes.

I need to know what happen next!

[Tina Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only problem I have with this book is that it ended at the absolute wrong time. Natalie just found out that Elijah's father is requesting an heir before he gets the throne. and then he asks her if she would consider it and she says no. But then she finds out that she is pregnant and then gets kidnapped only to find out that his sister is actually alive and he has been hiding her for 5 years. And that where is book ends. Not I have to keep reading to see what else happens.

[Sherry Galloway studdard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Smoke !!!!! It can't get any Hotter!!! Can it? This Series gets better and better.
SE Reigns you just keep them coming. EJ is so Alpha and in his heart he wants to be a good guy for Natalie. Natalie wants to believe in him but EJ's heart is so closed off.
SE I can't get enough. I'm waiting for the next book. Hurry!!!

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This series is amazing! I love each volume more than the last. Excellent mix of hot and steamy, a touch of romance, and a little drama, with a touch of intrigue. Highly recommending!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crushed

wow Nat, finally ends up telling El. about the text. he keeps going hot and cold on her. now she is in a trunk with his sister and carrying his kid. what is to come of them now

[Hyacinth Janecyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG what a hot series, I read one right after another. Claimed was good and each book was giving you more and more insight into EJ and Natalie. What a cliff hanger to end it on. I'm looking for the next box set so I can see what happens.., can't wait

[Jeanine Walsh palinkas · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! I HATE cliffhangers! The only good thing is that book 4 is available already! I love EJ and hope, from the bottom of my heart, that he's able to come around with a major personality adjustment.

Ack! This CANNOT be happening! This ending.....

[☺~Tina~☺ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Authors who want to write erotica (or some good believable love making) need to read these books. If you have been told your love scenes are boring and repetitive these books are for you. Now I don't think there is much more she can do but so far the sex scenes have been good.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

review pending

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Erotica is still fresh. Good character development. Like the cliffhanger. I'll read the next one for sure.

[Caryn Watson Watz Books and Teasers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I really need to know what happens next. This one ends with a cliff hanger. I love this series and can't wait to continue it

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending was crazy!! I need the next part now!

[HeatherTX · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're in the mood for a hot short read....look no further!!! This series is your ticket! I'm lovin' every minute of it.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm living how these characters are evolving. Sex does not make a relationship but there is something more in the mix.

[Alana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oooh, now we're getting somewhere. Still crazy hot sex scenes galore, but defiently showing more emotion in this book.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love them. When finally I'm seeing a glimpse of a relationship between them, I'm crying because they need yo fix a lot of things between them.

[Ann Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

see review under Twisted