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The Stone Saga #3.5
Etched in Stone
A lot can happen on a remote island when nobody is looking…
Alexander promised me a dream honeymoon.
He gave me that and so much more.
We escaped to a secluded, untouched island far from the bustling world. Surrounded by white sand, turquoise waters, and lush palms, we embarked on a journey of love and unbridled discovery.
My enigmatic husband was as ruthless as he was tender. He had complete control, making my skin burn and my body ache.
On the last night at our tropical paradise, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. I was at the mercy of his every whim, and his obsession knew no bounds.
I belonged to him.
Alexander promised me a dream honeymoon.
He gave me that and so much more.
We escaped to a secluded, untouched island far from the bustling world. Surrounded by white sand, turquoise waters, and lush palms, we embarked on a journey of love and unbridled discovery.
My enigmatic husband was as ruthless as he was tender. He had complete control, making my skin burn and my body ache.
On the last night at our tropical paradise, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. I was at the mercy of his every whim, and his obsession knew no bounds.
I belonged to him.
72 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2024
About the author
Dakota Willink
40 books1,573 followersDakota Willink is an Award-Winning USA Today Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character-driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With a wide range of published books, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me Breathless World under her belt, Dakota's imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota's first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards and bestseller lists, including USA Today and the Readers' Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Fade Into You series (formally known as the Cadence duet) was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children's book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of getting her letter from Hogwarts one day. Her daily routines usually include rocking Lululemon yoga pants, putting on lipstick, and obsessing over Excel spreadsheets. She enjoys traveling with her husband and debating social and economic issues with her politically savvy Generation Z son and daughter. Two spoiled Cavaliers are her furry writing companions who bring her daily smiles.
Official Website: www.dakotawillink.com
The Stone Series is Dakota's first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards and bestseller lists, including USA Today and the Readers' Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance, and has since been translated into multiple languages internationally. The Fade Into You series (formally known as the Cadence duet) was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children's book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of getting her letter from Hogwarts one day. Her daily routines usually include rocking Lululemon yoga pants, putting on lipstick, and obsessing over Excel spreadsheets. She enjoys traveling with her husband and debating social and economic issues with her politically savvy Generation Z son and daughter. Two spoiled Cavaliers are her furry writing companions who bring her daily smiles.
Official Website: www.dakotawillink.com
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October 4, 2025
The short novella is book 3.5 in the Stone Sage. I initially read this whole series in 2023 and loved it, so I was excited to re-enter their world again.
This is everything I would have expected of their honeymoon, private jet to Montego Bay and a stunning villa. The description of the beautiful gold and cream canopy bed along with the infinity pool just has me daydreaming of warm, sunny island holidays (to be fair, mine would never look like that, but a girl can dream).
Not only did Alexander plan the whole trip, but he even had Lucy sail down from New York to meet them for the next leg of their trip, being moored off a remote private island. Days filled with sandy beaches and nights under the stars aboard the opulence of their yacht.
It was so sweet that Krystina returned to the island on their last day to carve their initials into the rock (where they had a lot of fun on their first day). This is where the title of the book came from: “The evidence of our love etched in stone forever.”
This is everything I would have expected of their honeymoon, private jet to Montego Bay and a stunning villa. The description of the beautiful gold and cream canopy bed along with the infinity pool just has me daydreaming of warm, sunny island holidays (to be fair, mine would never look like that, but a girl can dream).
Not only did Alexander plan the whole trip, but he even had Lucy sail down from New York to meet them for the next leg of their trip, being moored off a remote private island. Days filled with sandy beaches and nights under the stars aboard the opulence of their yacht.
It was so sweet that Krystina returned to the island on their last day to carve their initials into the rock (where they had a lot of fun on their first day). This is where the title of the book came from: “The evidence of our love etched in stone forever.”
October 12, 2025
📖 Etched in Stone
Etched in Stone by Dakota Willink is a tender and passionate novella that offers a glimpse into Krystina and Alexander’s life after the chaos of their earlier struggles. Set during their honeymoon, it’s a story of healing, love, and rediscovery, showing the softer side of their relationship as they finally find peace in each other. The tone is romantic, emotional, and intimate, with a moderate to high spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️, focusing on connection rather than conflict. It’s a beautifully written interlude that celebrates forgiveness, trust, and lasting devotion, ending on a sweet, hopeful note that bridges their turbulent past with a future filled with promise.
Etched in Stone by Dakota Willink is a tender and passionate novella that offers a glimpse into Krystina and Alexander’s life after the chaos of their earlier struggles. Set during their honeymoon, it’s a story of healing, love, and rediscovery, showing the softer side of their relationship as they finally find peace in each other. The tone is romantic, emotional, and intimate, with a moderate to high spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️, focusing on connection rather than conflict. It’s a beautifully written interlude that celebrates forgiveness, trust, and lasting devotion, ending on a sweet, hopeful note that bridges their turbulent past with a future filled with promise.
April 17, 2026
Uma novela interessante 🥰
Cheia de paixão e ternura 🥰
Nesta novela acompanhamos a lua de mel do nosso casal 💖.
E vemos a dedicação, devoção e paixão de Alex por Krys e a sua paixão intensa, depois de todas a tormentas por que passaram até ao momento 🥹.
Não é um livro essencial para a continuação da história e não acrescentou nenhum facto relevante para o enredo inicial 🤗.
Agora é seguir para os próximos capítulos 😜.
Cheia de paixão e ternura 🥰
Nesta novela acompanhamos a lua de mel do nosso casal 💖.
E vemos a dedicação, devoção e paixão de Alex por Krys e a sua paixão intensa, depois de todas a tormentas por que passaram até ao momento 🥹.
Não é um livro essencial para a continuação da história e não acrescentou nenhum facto relevante para o enredo inicial 🤗.
Agora é seguir para os próximos capítulos 😜.
April 17, 2026
Uma novela interessante sobre o nosso casal preferido, num dos momentos mais importantes das suas vidas ❣️.
Um livro cheio de amor, promessas e encantos 🥰.
Ter em atenção, que como os restantes livros da saga, tem conteúdo sexu@al explícito 😏, e apenas é aconselhado a pessoas com mais de 18 anos 😉.
Um livro cheio de amor, promessas e encantos 🥰.
Ter em atenção, que como os restantes livros da saga, tem conteúdo sexu@al explícito 😏, e apenas é aconselhado a pessoas com mais de 18 anos 😉.
August 29, 2025
This series has it all.
All the emotions, all the feels.
Recommend to all
All the emotions, all the feels.
Recommend to all
March 15, 2026
Disappointed
Compared to the five-volume series, this is a totally romantic and erotic story without a significant plot. Sorry I bought it.
Compared to the five-volume series, this is a totally romantic and erotic story without a significant plot. Sorry I bought it.
April 19, 2026
Cementing their relationship
Thoroughly enjoyed this interlude of Alexander and Krystina's honeymoon. What an ideal area and surrounding for their relationship to blossom.
Thoroughly enjoyed this interlude of Alexander and Krystina's honeymoon. What an ideal area and surrounding for their relationship to blossom.
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