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The Devil's Vow #2
Bound
Erica thought marrying Gianni, the infamous Devil of Shadows, was the ultimate sacrifice—a life traded for her survival, a soul bound in the dark.
But she was wrong.
There are other things lurking beneath the surface of her husband's cold, calculating exterior. Dark, dangerous truths he’s kept hidden. . .truths that could destroy everything between them.
When all is revealed, will Erica escape Gianni’s grasp. . .or will she surrender to the darkness?
In this sizzling second installment of The Devil’s Vow, prepare for intense passion, dangerous secrets, and a ruthless love that knows no boundaries.
But she was wrong.
There are other things lurking beneath the surface of her husband's cold, calculating exterior. Dark, dangerous truths he’s kept hidden. . .truths that could destroy everything between them.
When all is revealed, will Erica escape Gianni’s grasp. . .or will she surrender to the darkness?
In this sizzling second installment of The Devil’s Vow, prepare for intense passion, dangerous secrets, and a ruthless love that knows no boundaries.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2024
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April 23, 2025
You’re telling me his man was so obsessed with her, he had like a whole altar for her, her teddy bear, hair, pubic hair, nails, her childhood reading book, her panties and HER BLOOD 😭😭 this the craziest book i have read so far because WHAT THE FUCK
If this had happened to me I would have run for my life!! I do understand the fmc can’t leave because the mmc will always find her no matter what and she is in love with him
If this had happened to me I would have run for my life!! I do understand the fmc can’t leave because the mmc will always find her no matter what and she is in love with him
November 21, 2024
Please please give us more!!
Only few people know what an all consuming love truly feels like ,grant it Gianna's went a little to far. But to have your joy solely in the hands of the person you cherish who you solely move in life to please and to make yourself into willing being everything they want .Slot of people will say that its insane to give someone that much power over you but its truly you with all the power .I am so glad that Gianna's wasn't afraid to show his crazy and only apologized when his Queen put her foot down .I would love to see what happen with Stefan and his son ,did he move pass is heartbreak of his son's mother .Did Corrado and Melanique ever connect and did Fabio find his person.This is why we need more of this story to me its like Pierre"s and Eden story we got a fast and wanted more but didn't get the Finale we wanted or thought they should have and its no one fault but your own .The webs you weave with your pen draws us in so that we think these characters have somehow become a part of us and we want to know ever aspect of there lives and it 's like a death when the series comes to and end .Thank you so very much for always giving us joy in reading your work .
Only few people know what an all consuming love truly feels like ,grant it Gianna's went a little to far. But to have your joy solely in the hands of the person you cherish who you solely move in life to please and to make yourself into willing being everything they want .Slot of people will say that its insane to give someone that much power over you but its truly you with all the power .I am so glad that Gianna's wasn't afraid to show his crazy and only apologized when his Queen put her foot down .I would love to see what happen with Stefan and his son ,did he move pass is heartbreak of his son's mother .Did Corrado and Melanique ever connect and did Fabio find his person.This is why we need more of this story to me its like Pierre"s and Eden story we got a fast and wanted more but didn't get the Finale we wanted or thought they should have and its no one fault but your own .The webs you weave with your pen draws us in so that we think these characters have somehow become a part of us and we want to know ever aspect of there lives and it 's like a death when the series comes to and end .Thank you so very much for always giving us joy in reading your work .
November 23, 2024
SO Good !!
I will admit I was a bit hesitant to read this book because I was nervous about it being dark but I’m glad I read it. I really enjoyed this twisted story. I’m wondering if we’re going to get books for the brothers. I would definitely read them. Gianni did some pretty sick stuff but he also protected her from an even sicker fate so I think there’s a balance. Im glad the people who deserved to go were handled but I’d also like to read more about these characters so I’ll be on the look out.
I will admit I was a bit hesitant to read this book because I was nervous about it being dark but I’m glad I read it. I really enjoyed this twisted story. I’m wondering if we’re going to get books for the brothers. I would definitely read them. Gianni did some pretty sick stuff but he also protected her from an even sicker fate so I think there’s a balance. Im glad the people who deserved to go were handled but I’d also like to read more about these characters so I’ll be on the look out.
April 8, 2025
Note: My Review reflects both Claimed & Bound
There was no hesitation in choosing Taylor Rose’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘵 as 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬. If you are a fan of dark romances, especially those featuring mafia, very unhinged MCs who are possessive, quick on the trigger, and will unalive if anyone so much as shakes their woman’s hand, you must read Taylor Rose. And a side note: Taylor Rose is Kenya Wright's “alter ego.” Don’t even get me started on Kenya Wright’s books. That is for another day, but readers need to get on that as well.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘵 begins with 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘥 and introduces Erica, a young ballerina whose stepfather unexpectedly forces her into an arranged marriage to Gianni, a fellow mafia don. Meanwhile, her half-brother, Vito, is a nightmare. And when I say Taylor Rose writes dark, the interaction between Vito and Erica is messed up, which is intentional because it establishes what kind of guy Vito is. It gives forbidden and tab00 themes, alright? But Vito, along with any other man who comes across Erica, needs to be fearful of Gianni.
Gianni is very protective and won’t stand for anyone disrespecting Erica—even if their family. Gianni is the man in every way. Taylor Rose’s spice scenes are very good. Gianni is large and in charge, so much so that he “shattered” his past partner’s pelvis—realistically, is that possible? Eh. It’s fiction. Don’t worry about it.
Book 2, 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, is darker with the over-the-top, highly reactive Gianni and some forbidden themes. Gianni is a dark guy; his thought process is dark, too, but his actions are rationalized—he adores Erica more than anything. Yes, there may have been a few moments when I said, “Baby, you might need some help.” But everything is forgotten when he says she is his Queen and has her call him “Daddy." And if Erica is okay with it, so am I.
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There was no hesitation in choosing Taylor Rose’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘵 as 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬. If you are a fan of dark romances, especially those featuring mafia, very unhinged MCs who are possessive, quick on the trigger, and will unalive if anyone so much as shakes their woman’s hand, you must read Taylor Rose. And a side note: Taylor Rose is Kenya Wright's “alter ego.” Don’t even get me started on Kenya Wright’s books. That is for another day, but readers need to get on that as well.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘝𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘶𝘦𝘵 begins with 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘥 and introduces Erica, a young ballerina whose stepfather unexpectedly forces her into an arranged marriage to Gianni, a fellow mafia don. Meanwhile, her half-brother, Vito, is a nightmare. And when I say Taylor Rose writes dark, the interaction between Vito and Erica is messed up, which is intentional because it establishes what kind of guy Vito is. It gives forbidden and tab00 themes, alright? But Vito, along with any other man who comes across Erica, needs to be fearful of Gianni.
Gianni is very protective and won’t stand for anyone disrespecting Erica—even if their family. Gianni is the man in every way. Taylor Rose’s spice scenes are very good. Gianni is large and in charge, so much so that he “shattered” his past partner’s pelvis—realistically, is that possible? Eh. It’s fiction. Don’t worry about it.
Book 2, 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, is darker with the over-the-top, highly reactive Gianni and some forbidden themes. Gianni is a dark guy; his thought process is dark, too, but his actions are rationalized—he adores Erica more than anything. Yes, there may have been a few moments when I said, “Baby, you might need some help.” But everything is forgotten when he says she is his Queen and has her call him “Daddy." And if Erica is okay with it, so am I.
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December 15, 2024
3.5⭐️
This is KW level writing for sure. Definitely very dark and twisted. You want to root for Gianni and Erica truly, esp once you understand their backstories. They both grow up mafia and have traumatic deaths that change their lives and shapes them. But she really wanted nothing to do with the life, runs and tries to escape. So, seeing them I come together and have a way of connection as you see their connection unfold, in many ways, even with this forced marriage situation could grow and make sense. But Gianni’s level of unhinged😳. He’s a LOT for anyone that’s sane. Stalking, possessive control, his collection of her “items”, etc. It’s believable to see her accepting her situation, growing to like him over time because she had no choice, but her all in and in love by day two with what she witnesses and discovers about him and she’s sane…it seems a bit unbelievable. That age difference that we see and the Daddy kink was also a little weird with their story. Still love me some KW, her style and even dark romances.
This is KW level writing for sure. Definitely very dark and twisted. You want to root for Gianni and Erica truly, esp once you understand their backstories. They both grow up mafia and have traumatic deaths that change their lives and shapes them. But she really wanted nothing to do with the life, runs and tries to escape. So, seeing them I come together and have a way of connection as you see their connection unfold, in many ways, even with this forced marriage situation could grow and make sense. But Gianni’s level of unhinged😳. He’s a LOT for anyone that’s sane. Stalking, possessive control, his collection of her “items”, etc. It’s believable to see her accepting her situation, growing to like him over time because she had no choice, but her all in and in love by day two with what she witnesses and discovers about him and she’s sane…it seems a bit unbelievable. That age difference that we see and the Daddy kink was also a little weird with their story. Still love me some KW, her style and even dark romances.
November 24, 2024
Hmmmm.....
To be honest, I felt a little underwhelmed by the ending. I regret that deserved retribution for certain characters was off screen if you will. The vulnerability that our King showed was humanizing and really spoke to the lost child in him. But. But!
Is this book good? Of course. Will you enjoy reading it? Absolutely. Will the characters and story be forever written in your soul? Probably not. Erica and Givanni are dynamic but their story was too short for the underlying dread that permeates the story. It just dissipates into thin air and there is a sense that it's [the story]not finished.
To be honest, I felt a little underwhelmed by the ending. I regret that deserved retribution for certain characters was off screen if you will. The vulnerability that our King showed was humanizing and really spoke to the lost child in him. But. But!
Is this book good? Of course. Will you enjoy reading it? Absolutely. Will the characters and story be forever written in your soul? Probably not. Erica and Givanni are dynamic but their story was too short for the underlying dread that permeates the story. It just dissipates into thin air and there is a sense that it's [the story]not finished.
December 17, 2024
I really struggled to read this book. The readers were stuck in a revolving loop in Erica’s head. She just kept lamenting on her love for him, she can’t ever leave, the many secrets kept from her, blah blah blah. I feel like her internal dialogue took up 80% of the story which should have been greatly reduced due to how repetitive it was. Gianni was not any better with his open evasiveness and creepy behavior. I have read many stories about stalkers but Gianni takes the top prize for being the supreme being on creepiness. The section with vials of blood just takes the cake.
December 21, 2024
Epic!
I just finished reading Claimed and Bound by Kenya Wright. I’ve read several books on possessive and obsessive love. However these books took me to places I didn’t want to go.
Ms Wright is a brilliant writer. Her words and illustrations brought such depth to these characters, Erica and Gianni and his brothers.
I didn’t want to or expect to feel empathy for Gianni after his “museum” was discovered by Erica. But I did. Why? Because Ms. Wright wrote such multi layered characters that I found myself routing for him. What does that say about me?
I just finished reading Claimed and Bound by Kenya Wright. I’ve read several books on possessive and obsessive love. However these books took me to places I didn’t want to go.
Ms Wright is a brilliant writer. Her words and illustrations brought such depth to these characters, Erica and Gianni and his brothers.
I didn’t want to or expect to feel empathy for Gianni after his “museum” was discovered by Erica. But I did. Why? Because Ms. Wright wrote such multi layered characters that I found myself routing for him. What does that say about me?
February 3, 2025
I am being incredibly nice with three stars here because I’m sure for some people this book does work. For me. the absolute absurdity that the entirety of it takes place in 3 DAYS and the slowness of the pace that is required to make that happen meant this book brought little joy. The story itself is really good it is just executed poorly by an undeveloped author. If one day this author improves her skill I strongly suggest a revisit to this one because it could be amazing. I keep thinking back to how amazing the first half of book one was and it makes it hard to hate this book because if nothing else it brought me that perfection.
April 3, 2025
Great book
The book was great. I personally did not like the fact that she wanted to change him . I wish he killed her brother. He was such an amazing obsessed he character the devil is the kind of Don we all want. I disliked the fact that he had to consult with her about killing takes away from the fact that we love our men dark and ruthless. That's what it's about accepting him as is. I would have loved for her to follow up with Stefan story. I really like this author, but this is the second series she has yet to complete and leave us hanging.
The book was great. I personally did not like the fact that she wanted to change him . I wish he killed her brother. He was such an amazing obsessed he character the devil is the kind of Don we all want. I disliked the fact that he had to consult with her about killing takes away from the fact that we love our men dark and ruthless. That's what it's about accepting him as is. I would have loved for her to follow up with Stefan story. I really like this author, but this is the second series she has yet to complete and leave us hanging.
November 29, 2024
Bravo Bravo!!!!!
Outstanding story what a conclusion to Gianni and Erica! The telling and realization of the story between these two... I never saw coming. Not to give anything away but when the story was told of how he knew all the things about her was shocking. I hope Taylor Rose writes about Gianni's brothers! I love the extra bonus story from Gianni pov! Well done Taylor and the pictures were a brilliant addition to the story!
Outstanding story what a conclusion to Gianni and Erica! The telling and realization of the story between these two... I never saw coming. Not to give anything away but when the story was told of how he knew all the things about her was shocking. I hope Taylor Rose writes about Gianni's brothers! I love the extra bonus story from Gianni pov! Well done Taylor and the pictures were a brilliant addition to the story!
January 27, 2025
Crazy and beautiful
This was a good read, a lot of twists and turns. I can't believe her dad maxima, what he had in store for her. good Gianni was there from a young age her dream gaurd and had her best interests at heart. His mother too, she would've been so glad that they did end up together, but his secrets were, so I don't know, spooky crazy demented. But all his killing was in the name of love for his little princess. Good read, Daddys good girl!
This was a good read, a lot of twists and turns. I can't believe her dad maxima, what he had in store for her. good Gianni was there from a young age her dream gaurd and had her best interests at heart. His mother too, she would've been so glad that they did end up together, but his secrets were, so I don't know, spooky crazy demented. But all his killing was in the name of love for his little princess. Good read, Daddys good girl!
February 26, 2025
Her Vampire King
Thank you for the bonus, I was so desperate, pun intended, lol, to se Gianni’s POV … « Desperate « should turn into a sequel. just saying ! 😜
Gianni is certifiably insane, and that doesn’t really cover his psychotic… Basically, no words can describe the man. His Queen aka Erica was his anchor, his sanity, his reason, every breath he took belonged to her… he loved her beyond reason. And Ladies and Gentleman if you want to know more, you have to read the series and believe me, you won’t regret it.
Gianni and Erica are combustible 🔥
Thank you for the bonus, I was so desperate, pun intended, lol, to se Gianni’s POV … « Desperate « should turn into a sequel. just saying ! 😜
Gianni is certifiably insane, and that doesn’t really cover his psychotic… Basically, no words can describe the man. His Queen aka Erica was his anchor, his sanity, his reason, every breath he took belonged to her… he loved her beyond reason. And Ladies and Gentleman if you want to know more, you have to read the series and believe me, you won’t regret it.
Gianni and Erica are combustible 🔥
June 15, 2025
The Devils Vow - Darkness Reigns
Darkness reigns in the Devils Vow-2 , as we see Don Gianna Fortunato in all his psychotic , unhinged , OTT, possessiveness , and protectiveness, for his obsession - ballerina Erica. She holds her own, however as she embraces the dark side and navigates her new life as a celebrity & mafia wife! The violence was intense at times, so do heed the ✍🏽s explicit TWs . For lovers of dark romance this book is 🔥🔥🔥& 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵. Enjoy reading🍷
Darkness reigns in the Devils Vow-2 , as we see Don Gianna Fortunato in all his psychotic , unhinged , OTT, possessiveness , and protectiveness, for his obsession - ballerina Erica. She holds her own, however as she embraces the dark side and navigates her new life as a celebrity & mafia wife! The violence was intense at times, so do heed the ✍🏽s explicit TWs . For lovers of dark romance this book is 🔥🔥🔥& 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵. Enjoy reading🍷
September 5, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I enjoyed the books enough to read both but there were a lot of cringe moments for me. The amount of times he calls her Queen. I guess I'm not a big fan of that for the FMC nickname. Also, I absolutely cringed at her POV during the initial and final ballet scenes.
I both loved and hated how insane the MMC was, stalking yes, cutting off hands, yes. Bone of the enemy jewelry, maybe. Eating fingernails and jerking off with her blood and/or oily body hair, pass.
I enjoyed the books enough to read both but there were a lot of cringe moments for me. The amount of times he calls her Queen. I guess I'm not a big fan of that for the FMC nickname. Also, I absolutely cringed at her POV during the initial and final ballet scenes.
I both loved and hated how insane the MMC was, stalking yes, cutting off hands, yes. Bone of the enemy jewelry, maybe. Eating fingernails and jerking off with her blood and/or oily body hair, pass.
November 25, 2024
Wow
Ok. I thought I was ready, but I wasn't. The story had more surprises and twists than I expected. It was a very dark and interesting journey of love and protection. Just when you thought it was something else, it was something else entirely. The bonus in all of this is the amazing artwork to go along with a great story. I totally needed the beautiful visuals. Well done all around!
Ok. I thought I was ready, but I wasn't. The story had more surprises and twists than I expected. It was a very dark and interesting journey of love and protection. Just when you thought it was something else, it was something else entirely. The bonus in all of this is the amazing artwork to go along with a great story. I totally needed the beautiful visuals. Well done all around!
December 6, 2024
Amazing but...
Be aware that 80% of this inner dialogue. When reading a chapter, most of it will be explaining how Erica feels and what she is thinking. A small portion will be conversations she's having and the other small part is steamy action. Although I believe it would habe been much better without the inner dialogue, it didn't take away from how good the book was.
Be aware that 80% of this inner dialogue. When reading a chapter, most of it will be explaining how Erica feels and what she is thinking. A small portion will be conversations she's having and the other small part is steamy action. Although I believe it would habe been much better without the inner dialogue, it didn't take away from how good the book was.
January 26, 2025
This was even better than Claimed! Gianni is something else! He loves Erica so much and even though it was a bit creepy the way that he watched over her over the years, he is also her protector and took good care to ensure that her stepfather and nutty, psychotic brother could not cause her harm. That was also reflected in "Claimed" and further revealed in "Bound". This was truly a "Dark Mafia" story! Loved it!
March 5, 2025
So good!
It was so good. I didn’t want it to end! I’m ready to read the stories of Gianni’s brothers. This was a completely different stalking story for me. Heed the warning, it gets dark. If there was ever a darkness to be desired it would be everything you between Erica and Gianni! Taylor Rose, love your beautiful mind, please don’t ever stop!
It was so good. I didn’t want it to end! I’m ready to read the stories of Gianni’s brothers. This was a completely different stalking story for me. Heed the warning, it gets dark. If there was ever a darkness to be desired it would be everything you between Erica and Gianni! Taylor Rose, love your beautiful mind, please don’t ever stop!
April 27, 2025
Control
Erica had married the new Don of the area mafia, Gianni. She learns that Gianni had a deep obsession about her, to the point any normal person would have went crazy, but she stayed and loved her monster. They each had a certain amount of control of each other. I loved their journey.
Erica had married the new Don of the area mafia, Gianni. She learns that Gianni had a deep obsession about her, to the point any normal person would have went crazy, but she stayed and loved her monster. They each had a certain amount of control of each other. I loved their journey.
November 20, 2024
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You know a book is incredible, when you start having conversations with the characters out loud!!!!! Me talking to Gianni “you better be crazy in love with your queen” this book will definitely have you questioning your moral compass, in such a delicious way
You know a book is incredible, when you start having conversations with the characters out loud!!!!! Me talking to Gianni “you better be crazy in love with your queen” this book will definitely have you questioning your moral compass, in such a delicious way
November 24, 2024
Bound
Taylor Rose has written the most unhinged, unapologetically deranged psychopath. And I was here for All of It! Erica's evolution was beautifully depicted from start to finish. This is truly a dark romance 🔥
Taylor Rose has written the most unhinged, unapologetically deranged psychopath. And I was here for All of It! Erica's evolution was beautifully depicted from start to finish. This is truly a dark romance 🔥
November 24, 2024
Darkly Decadent
This story takes it to dark obsession. The things Gianni did for his Queen were beyond dark. He knew what he wanted and accepted how dark he would have to become to own his Queen and she to accept owning him, her monster.
This story takes it to dark obsession. The things Gianni did for his Queen were beyond dark. He knew what he wanted and accepted how dark he would have to become to own his Queen and she to accept owning him, her monster.
February 14, 2025
A Satisfying Conclusion
I have no words. The conclusion to Claimed is 10 out of 10. I read both books in one sitting. I couldn't put it down! Top marks to you Author Taylor Rose.
Any chance of Gianni's brothers getting their own HEA?🤔
I have no words. The conclusion to Claimed is 10 out of 10. I read both books in one sitting. I couldn't put it down! Top marks to you Author Taylor Rose.
Any chance of Gianni's brothers getting their own HEA?🤔
May 26, 2025
Wow
Idk where to start. I was flabbergasted by the story of his obsession. My heart broke for the young man who mourned his twin and the strength and determination of being her protector. She deserved to be loved and cherished. Not quite that frighteningly. 10 stars out of 5.
Idk where to start. I was flabbergasted by the story of his obsession. My heart broke for the young man who mourned his twin and the strength and determination of being her protector. She deserved to be loved and cherished. Not quite that frighteningly. 10 stars out of 5.
October 21, 2025
Oh naw, baby! I had high hopes for this but the mania tipped from unhinged to eww gross. Collecting hair and nail clippings isn’t sexy. It’s vile. Too far…
I think I’ll be looking for a much less toxic next read.
I think I’ll be looking for a much less toxic next read.
November 20, 2024
She’s Back!
This book finally felt like the old KW/TR. This series was everything. I hope the love story continues to include the other brothers.
This book finally felt like the old KW/TR. This series was everything. I hope the love story continues to include the other brothers.
November 20, 2024
Loooooved!!!
I've always loved Kenya Wright, but this blew me away!!! It was sexy, dark, creepy AF then BOOM sexy again. Love love love 10/10 do recommend
I've always loved Kenya Wright, but this blew me away!!! It was sexy, dark, creepy AF then BOOM sexy again. Love love love 10/10 do recommend
November 21, 2024
I simply love the h,he’s so twisted and loving,wow an be a bit obsessive,but wow to have someone love you like that.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 24, 2024
Bound
To Be Loved … To Be Loved … Vito & Maximo needed to be silenced from Book 1. The Beast protection of Erica spanned years. Loved how everything tied up in a HEA 🥰🥰🥰🥰
To Be Loved … To Be Loved … Vito & Maximo needed to be silenced from Book 1. The Beast protection of Erica spanned years. Loved how everything tied up in a HEA 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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