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The Falcon and the Flame
She came to start a revolution. She found a queen worth dying for.
British secret agent Lottie Finch is smart, dangerous and loyal to no one—until she meets the one woman who can bring her to her knees. It’s just Lottie’s luck that woman is also her target.
Sent to infiltrate a royal harem and steer a reluctant princess toward the throne, Lottie is ready to charm, lie, and seduce her way to success—just as she does for every mission—but the Qasira Zynara is no pawn.
Brilliant, guarded, and utterly disinterested in ruling, Zynara has built her life around science and innovation, not politics. The last thing she needs is a flirtatious foreigner with a smirk full of secrets—no matter how gorgeous she is.
A high-stakes battle for the soul of a powerful nation sees Lottie and Zynara dance the razor’s edge between duty and desire—but plotting in the shadows is one mad prince who will stop at nothing to seize the crown.
Falling in love was never part of the plan. It might be the only way to save their lives.
A red-hot, action-packed espionage romance for fans of Killing Eve, Atomic Blonde and Harley Quinn, and for those who know how much better James Bond would be if it was sapphic!
British secret agent Lottie Finch is smart, dangerous and loyal to no one—until she meets the one woman who can bring her to her knees. It’s just Lottie’s luck that woman is also her target.
Sent to infiltrate a royal harem and steer a reluctant princess toward the throne, Lottie is ready to charm, lie, and seduce her way to success—just as she does for every mission—but the Qasira Zynara is no pawn.
Brilliant, guarded, and utterly disinterested in ruling, Zynara has built her life around science and innovation, not politics. The last thing she needs is a flirtatious foreigner with a smirk full of secrets—no matter how gorgeous she is.
A high-stakes battle for the soul of a powerful nation sees Lottie and Zynara dance the razor’s edge between duty and desire—but plotting in the shadows is one mad prince who will stop at nothing to seize the crown.
Falling in love was never part of the plan. It might be the only way to save their lives.
A red-hot, action-packed espionage romance for fans of Killing Eve, Atomic Blonde and Harley Quinn, and for those who know how much better James Bond would be if it was sapphic!
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2025
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Jolie Dvorak
5 books85 followersJolie Dvorak likes to write steamy, angsty romance featuring women who fall hard and love harder. When her first book was released, she revealed that ‘Jolie Dvorak’ was, in fact, the pen name of another sapphic romance author and challenged readers to guess who. This led to some very lovely compliments and quite a few long, funny conversations, but Jolie’s true identity remains a secret. If you think you know, send an email to hello (at) joliedvorak (dot) com with your theories. Gold star if you get it right.
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September 5, 2025
I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it. It was a bit all over the place, but I did love enjoy the bit of action that was in it although I wish there would have been more. Nothing really stuck out to me.
Both MCs didn’t hit any chords for me, but Lottie was cheeky and sassy and I did like the runaround she gave everyone.
I probably won’t read the other book in this series, but don’t regret reading this one!
Both MCs didn’t hit any chords for me, but Lottie was cheeky and sassy and I did like the runaround she gave everyone.
I probably won’t read the other book in this series, but don’t regret reading this one!
September 27, 2025
Una cosa che penso sempre nei romance è che a volte chi li scrive esagera con la trama. Se il tuo scopo è prendere un trope e scriverci sopra, bada a quello e lascia che il setting sia il contorno. Più roba aggiungi, più la devi sviluppare bene e se non lo fai non c'è storia d'amore fatta bene che salvi il libro.
Come qui, purtroppo.
Ora, mi rendo conto che l'esagerazione del setting sia voluta (dato che ci troviamo in una sorta di ucronia utopica del nostro mondo) e me la faccio andare bene sopratutto nelle scene d'azione, anche se ammetto di essermi fatta delle grasse risate al pensiero dell'MI6 preoccupato di fare vittime civili lol. Però capisco che sia parte del fascino della storia, che riprende un po' i trope di quei film americani esagerati solo in chiave lella e femminista.
Il mio problema è stata la base del conflitto iniziale, che si ripercuote anche sulla storia d'amore delle protagoniste, perché è un conflitto posticcio. Non c'è una ragione al mondo per Zynara per essere così contraria a ereditare il trono, soprattutto perché la giustificazione che viene data (lei vuole continuare i suoi studi dell'energia rinnovabile) è subito negata dalla trama, col fratello che le dice chiaro e tondo che quando sarà re lui tutta la roba che studia lei verrà cancellata, quindi???? Andrebbe bene se Zynara fosse descritta come un po' svampita, una scienziata pazza, ma no, è superseria e i suoi studi servono a migliorare la vita del suo paese quindi??? Mi dà fastidissimo questa cosa, si vede proprio che è un conflitto forzato che per altro porta tutti i personaggi attorno a lei a prendere scelte ancora più idiote pur di portare avanti la trama.
E dire che bastava pochissimo a renderlo più sensato, con lei che era l'erede al trono, il fratello che la voleva fare fuori e l'altra protagonista che di nascosto la proteggeva. Avrebbe risolto il 99% delle forzature di trama.
Ed è un peccato perché invece la storia d'amore in sé è un sacco carina, le due protagoniste assieme funzionano, hanno il trome domxbratty assieme a principessa/guardia del corpo però lella e il personaggio della guardia del corpo è la bratty e oltretutto è un personaggio superdivertente da seguire. Ci sono alcuni loro dialoghi che mi hanno fatto morire.
Occasione davvero persa :(
Come qui, purtroppo.
Ora, mi rendo conto che l'esagerazione del setting sia voluta (dato che ci troviamo in una sorta di ucronia utopica del nostro mondo) e me la faccio andare bene sopratutto nelle scene d'azione, anche se ammetto di essermi fatta delle grasse risate al pensiero dell'MI6 preoccupato di fare vittime civili lol. Però capisco che sia parte del fascino della storia, che riprende un po' i trope di quei film americani esagerati solo in chiave lella e femminista.
Il mio problema è stata la base del conflitto iniziale, che si ripercuote anche sulla storia d'amore delle protagoniste, perché è un conflitto posticcio. Non c'è una ragione al mondo per Zynara per essere così contraria a ereditare il trono, soprattutto perché la giustificazione che viene data (lei vuole continuare i suoi studi dell'energia rinnovabile) è subito negata dalla trama, col fratello che le dice chiaro e tondo che quando sarà re lui tutta la roba che studia lei verrà cancellata, quindi???? Andrebbe bene se Zynara fosse descritta come un po' svampita, una scienziata pazza, ma no, è superseria e i suoi studi servono a migliorare la vita del suo paese quindi??? Mi dà fastidissimo questa cosa, si vede proprio che è un conflitto forzato che per altro porta tutti i personaggi attorno a lei a prendere scelte ancora più idiote pur di portare avanti la trama.
E dire che bastava pochissimo a renderlo più sensato, con lei che era l'erede al trono, il fratello che la voleva fare fuori e l'altra protagonista che di nascosto la proteggeva. Avrebbe risolto il 99% delle forzature di trama.
Ed è un peccato perché invece la storia d'amore in sé è un sacco carina, le due protagoniste assieme funzionano, hanno il trome domxbratty assieme a principessa/guardia del corpo però lella e il personaggio della guardia del corpo è la bratty e oltretutto è un personaggio superdivertente da seguire. Ci sono alcuni loro dialoghi che mi hanno fatto morire.
Occasione davvero persa :(
July 31, 2025
Boom!
I thought the first book in this series was great... Then The Falcon and the Flame drops!!
This is my kinda book!
Full of sassy humour from Lottie Finch, she's a force to be reckoned with and offers so many laugh out loud moments.
Lottie, who works for The Circle , a secret 🤫 agency run by the Nightingale & The Queen Of England, is full on sexy, sassy, lippy and knows the power of her body... putting it & the skills she's learnt along the way to good use for her country!.
She may be out of her depth this time though when she's sent undercover to try and change the mind of Zynara about abdicating from ruling her country to follow her dreams of creating clean energy for the betterment of the whole planet & handing over control to her spoilt younger brother who's hell bent on making as much money as he can from oil.
Lottie is supposed to seduce Zynara but falls for her mark.
Zynara knows there's something about Lottie she just can't seem to keep away from and enjoys the games they're playing.
Especially when Lottie seems to like being told to be a "Good Girl" 🤪🔥🔥
I'm not normally into the whole spy genre but this series hits the mark for me each time.
I thoroughly enjoy Jolie Dvorak writing style.. it's well thought out & flows perfectly.
Added to my top 10 for this year..... Adding physical as soon as it's realised!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I thought the first book in this series was great... Then The Falcon and the Flame drops!!
This is my kinda book!
Full of sassy humour from Lottie Finch, she's a force to be reckoned with and offers so many laugh out loud moments.
Lottie, who works for The Circle , a secret 🤫 agency run by the Nightingale & The Queen Of England, is full on sexy, sassy, lippy and knows the power of her body... putting it & the skills she's learnt along the way to good use for her country!.
She may be out of her depth this time though when she's sent undercover to try and change the mind of Zynara about abdicating from ruling her country to follow her dreams of creating clean energy for the betterment of the whole planet & handing over control to her spoilt younger brother who's hell bent on making as much money as he can from oil.
Lottie is supposed to seduce Zynara but falls for her mark.
Zynara knows there's something about Lottie she just can't seem to keep away from and enjoys the games they're playing.
Especially when Lottie seems to like being told to be a "Good Girl" 🤪🔥🔥
I'm not normally into the whole spy genre but this series hits the mark for me each time.
I thoroughly enjoy Jolie Dvorak writing style.. it's well thought out & flows perfectly.
Added to my top 10 for this year..... Adding physical as soon as it's realised!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 8, 2025
Another masterpiece!
As expected, this book was just amazing! The story flows just right, there was enough spicy steamy scenes but they were not dragged into eternity so I didn’t skip any of it which happens to me quite a lot with other authors. Amazing characters that were deep and well-thought through. At the beginning, Lottie wade me crunch my teeth with her cockiness, idiotic carelessness and overall havoc without thinking it through but the longer I read, the more I realised that Lottie’s psyche is well thought through and everything she does has a reason behind it which is something Jolie Dvorak does with all her characters and I simply love her for it! I could only wish to write like her one day! This is a great book but I wouldn’t expect any less. This will definitely be one of the few books I will splurge on to get a paper copy that I have nowhere to put in my tiny flat.
As expected, this book was just amazing! The story flows just right, there was enough spicy steamy scenes but they were not dragged into eternity so I didn’t skip any of it which happens to me quite a lot with other authors. Amazing characters that were deep and well-thought through. At the beginning, Lottie wade me crunch my teeth with her cockiness, idiotic carelessness and overall havoc without thinking it through but the longer I read, the more I realised that Lottie’s psyche is well thought through and everything she does has a reason behind it which is something Jolie Dvorak does with all her characters and I simply love her for it! I could only wish to write like her one day! This is a great book but I wouldn’t expect any less. This will definitely be one of the few books I will splurge on to get a paper copy that I have nowhere to put in my tiny flat.
December 29, 2025
What I really love about this series is, that the main characters are, initially, sexually attracted to one another but as the story progresses they start to be interested in getting to know each other as well. I absolutely adore Zynara and Lottie is a very good match for her. Dvorak, again, created a believable Lovestory and the backdrop of this one is gorgeous!
I'd say the pacing is rather fast and the story itself is very feminist and very sapphic.
I'd say the pacing is rather fast and the story itself is very feminist and very sapphic.
July 29, 2025
4.25⭐️
May 31, 2025
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! This book *sigh* this book is just everything I’ve ever wanted out of a James Bond/Ocean’s 8 film franchise but SAPPHIC!!!
The power, the seduction (Ohhhh, the seduction), the games, the action, the outright flamboyancy of the spectacularly ‘fantastic-ness’ of this book is just legendary and I’m living for every lust-inducing, spine tingling bit of it.
Lottie Finch is a member of the Circle (the Queen’s personal intelligence agency) ruled by The Nightingale (book one, and if you haven’t read that, do so. RIGHT FUCKING NOW). A spy with all the skills, all the ego and a habit for overshooting (pun intended) the assignment *just* a little, she finds herself at the heart of her next mission, seducing the Qasira of Ain Zargiers to try and convince her to take the throne and shove aside her megalomaniac, sociopathic younger brother.
Said Qasira, (Zynara) an incredibly intelligent, super nerd for all things electrical and eco friendly has done some wonderful things for her country but has spurned the title of Q’sar (Queen). Will Lottie be able to convince her to take the crown? Will they be able to resist the magnetic pull between them? Will all their secrets be revealed and hearts remain intact?
These women are absolute fire. Lottie is everything a super spy should be. Lethal, seductive, charming, quick witted and sassy as hell. Zynara is captivated instantly. They fall together like teeth on a zipper closing. Completely matching each other’s desires.
The adventure and drama of these set of books is wonderful. Just when I thought I could see where things were headed, bam, an explosion and my arse was firmly spun and planted in the opposite direction. (sadly, minus a domineering ice queen!)
Overall, I could simp over this book for days, but, there would be spoilers and an embarrassing amount of drooling over both Lottie (her secret agent skills are dazzling) and Zynara (her dominance…. Bites knuckle and lets out one singular tear) equally. So, I’ll leave it to say that you need to read this book. Preferably, after The Nightingale and the Rose, although, not compulsory but definitely to get the best experience. And I mean the BEST experience. (See, here I go again!)
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The power, the seduction (Ohhhh, the seduction), the games, the action, the outright flamboyancy of the spectacularly ‘fantastic-ness’ of this book is just legendary and I’m living for every lust-inducing, spine tingling bit of it.
Lottie Finch is a member of the Circle (the Queen’s personal intelligence agency) ruled by The Nightingale (book one, and if you haven’t read that, do so. RIGHT FUCKING NOW). A spy with all the skills, all the ego and a habit for overshooting (pun intended) the assignment *just* a little, she finds herself at the heart of her next mission, seducing the Qasira of Ain Zargiers to try and convince her to take the throne and shove aside her megalomaniac, sociopathic younger brother.
Said Qasira, (Zynara) an incredibly intelligent, super nerd for all things electrical and eco friendly has done some wonderful things for her country but has spurned the title of Q’sar (Queen). Will Lottie be able to convince her to take the crown? Will they be able to resist the magnetic pull between them? Will all their secrets be revealed and hearts remain intact?
These women are absolute fire. Lottie is everything a super spy should be. Lethal, seductive, charming, quick witted and sassy as hell. Zynara is captivated instantly. They fall together like teeth on a zipper closing. Completely matching each other’s desires.
The adventure and drama of these set of books is wonderful. Just when I thought I could see where things were headed, bam, an explosion and my arse was firmly spun and planted in the opposite direction. (sadly, minus a domineering ice queen!)
Overall, I could simp over this book for days, but, there would be spoilers and an embarrassing amount of drooling over both Lottie (her secret agent skills are dazzling) and Zynara (her dominance…. Bites knuckle and lets out one singular tear) equally. So, I’ll leave it to say that you need to read this book. Preferably, after The Nightingale and the Rose, although, not compulsory but definitely to get the best experience. And I mean the BEST experience. (See, here I go again!)
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 7, 2025
In this intense romantic thriller, Dvorak captures my heart again with a story that offers great entertainment and excellent characters. As usual, witty banter and some (very) spicy scenes push the MCs toward each other and they get to fight the bad guys and save the world together.
The skillful writing sweeps you away to a fictional country and portrays the most alluring setting for romance. The suspense is just as engaging as the romance and provides an outlet for all the high energy coming off of the MCs.
I loved the scenery and the cultural descriptions. Despite it being fictional, it felt real and authentic. It was like looking into a “what if” scenario where Morocco (or a country very similar to it) is secular, liberal, and leads the world toward green energy through sophisticated tech and plenty of sustainable natural resources.
I loved this alternative history. I loved that it showcases a valid alternative to today’s technology, economy, and politics. I loved how important it is to the MCs and their support network. I think it came off as quite realistic, considering contemporary advances in technology. This kind of realism is so rare when presented with a fictional country and alternative history of the region… so I gotta say Well Done to the author 🙂
It is quite a feat to turn an erotic thriller romance into environmental and political commentary but Dvorak actually made it happen and didn’t miss even a tiny bit of humor that adds to the overall entertainment. Kudos!
If this is not clear yet, I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 Stars
The skillful writing sweeps you away to a fictional country and portrays the most alluring setting for romance. The suspense is just as engaging as the romance and provides an outlet for all the high energy coming off of the MCs.
I loved the scenery and the cultural descriptions. Despite it being fictional, it felt real and authentic. It was like looking into a “what if” scenario where Morocco (or a country very similar to it) is secular, liberal, and leads the world toward green energy through sophisticated tech and plenty of sustainable natural resources.
I loved this alternative history. I loved that it showcases a valid alternative to today’s technology, economy, and politics. I loved how important it is to the MCs and their support network. I think it came off as quite realistic, considering contemporary advances in technology. This kind of realism is so rare when presented with a fictional country and alternative history of the region… so I gotta say Well Done to the author 🙂
It is quite a feat to turn an erotic thriller romance into environmental and political commentary but Dvorak actually made it happen and didn’t miss even a tiny bit of humor that adds to the overall entertainment. Kudos!
If this is not clear yet, I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 Stars
June 16, 2025
This is a sequel to The Nightingale and the Rose. It could be read as a stand alone but you should read them both - and in order, to get the most from it.
It's a spy thriller involving The Circle - with Lottie (a circle agent) tasked with getting the Quasira of Ain Zargiers ( a fictional commonwealth country) to reinstate herself in the succession to the throne. The Quasira is a scientist involved with green energy. Lottie is tasked to infiltrate the harem and go from there.
It is funny, action packed, and there is a male character who wants power that has surrounded himself with everything gold. Yes - a gold super yacht, a gold palace, gold toilet etc. It will come as no surprise to find out that he does not play by the rules and is ruthless in his quest for power and money. He is not into green energy and is pushing everything petroleum.
Lottie is funny as well as a gifted agent and soon has the Quasira enjoying her company.
There is a fair amount of action - explosions, fast cars, etc
There is of course an epilogue. This mirrors an earlier scene and shows how life progresses.
It's a spy thriller involving The Circle - with Lottie (a circle agent) tasked with getting the Quasira of Ain Zargiers ( a fictional commonwealth country) to reinstate herself in the succession to the throne. The Quasira is a scientist involved with green energy. Lottie is tasked to infiltrate the harem and go from there.
It is funny, action packed, and there is a male character who wants power that has surrounded himself with everything gold. Yes - a gold super yacht, a gold palace, gold toilet etc. It will come as no surprise to find out that he does not play by the rules and is ruthless in his quest for power and money. He is not into green energy and is pushing everything petroleum.
Lottie is funny as well as a gifted agent and soon has the Quasira enjoying her company.
There is a fair amount of action - explosions, fast cars, etc
There is of course an epilogue. This mirrors an earlier scene and shows how life progresses.
June 11, 2025
Amusingly, when I reviewed the first book in this series, I complained that there was no explanation in the book why they didn't just shoot the baddie.
The author may have read that, as she gives a reason in the first three chapters. Wonder if she read my review?
The Circle have sent Lotte and Bili to Ain Zargiers, a Arabian state ruled by cousins of the Queen, to prevent shitty Prince Malik from taking the throne, and get Princess Zynara to instead.
(Evelyn Knight knew Zynara when they were younger, which does make me wonder why they didn't just tell her.)
Lotte catches Zynara's eye, and after some mishaps beds her. But as they get to know each other Lotte realizes she has a lot going on, which draws her to her even more.
Good read! Loved the characters, good mix of humor and serious. 4 out of 5 stars.
The author may have read that, as she gives a reason in the first three chapters. Wonder if she read my review?
The Circle have sent Lotte and Bili to Ain Zargiers, a Arabian state ruled by cousins of the Queen, to prevent shitty Prince Malik from taking the throne, and get Princess Zynara to instead.
(Evelyn Knight knew Zynara when they were younger, which does make me wonder why they didn't just tell her.)
Lotte catches Zynara's eye, and after some mishaps beds her. But as they get to know each other Lotte realizes she has a lot going on, which draws her to her even more.
Good read! Loved the characters, good mix of humor and serious. 4 out of 5 stars.
June 24, 2025
We have a female author of wlw books that are better than Ian Fleming's James Bond stories. All the snaibsel who grew up reading or watching the sexist character of 007 who craved that one day that character could be female, AND a naibsel. We have been granted that wish in Jolie Dvorak's first in a series: The Nightingale And The Rose and now with this second book The Falcon And The Flame. There is plenty of action intrigue wlw sex and wonderful advanced technology that would put the states to shame because it is so ahead of the curve. What else should we expect from a woman who has chosen the last name of a Czech composer who was so ahead of his time in the late 1890's, and a first name that means pretty in French.
May 30, 2025
Ms Dvorak has done it again.
The story is fast paced, thrilling, engaging and sooo steamy! Everything you expect from this wonderful author. The MCs in this story, Zynara and Lotti are amazing and have a lot of depth to them.
If you have read The Nightingale and the Rose (if you haven’t you really should!) you will recognise some of the peripheral characters. Having said that you don’t need to have read it to understand this book.
Do yourself a massive favour and go and get this book, I know you will not regret it at all! Also pick up the Nightingale and the Rose so you get a doubly dose from this incredible author.
The story is fast paced, thrilling, engaging and sooo steamy! Everything you expect from this wonderful author. The MCs in this story, Zynara and Lotti are amazing and have a lot of depth to them.
If you have read The Nightingale and the Rose (if you haven’t you really should!) you will recognise some of the peripheral characters. Having said that you don’t need to have read it to understand this book.
Do yourself a massive favour and go and get this book, I know you will not regret it at all! Also pick up the Nightingale and the Rose so you get a doubly dose from this incredible author.
June 17, 2025
Fantastic
All books by this author are really terrific, different, interesting stories and this one lives up to the others and perhaps more. Wonderful characters abound, especially the magnificent Qsar of the new country that we are drawn into, there's, vile people, there's 🔥 ones especially our two mcs, phew, you can't help but be drawn into the story and don't want it to end but end it must as we look forward to the next great tale from this writer. We are teased by the fact that it's not her real name and I still haven't figured it out. Oh well, I don't really care just keep writing.
All books by this author are really terrific, different, interesting stories and this one lives up to the others and perhaps more. Wonderful characters abound, especially the magnificent Qsar of the new country that we are drawn into, there's, vile people, there's 🔥 ones especially our two mcs, phew, you can't help but be drawn into the story and don't want it to end but end it must as we look forward to the next great tale from this writer. We are teased by the fact that it's not her real name and I still haven't figured it out. Oh well, I don't really care just keep writing.
June 9, 2025
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
What a home run! Although the Nightingale was wonderful, this second installment was over the top GENIUS! The buildup of the main FMC’s relationship was utter joy, and constant swoons. Their connection was sincerely riveting! The cheek, the drama, the storyline, this book was all around STUNNING. The writing was top notch. The stream was STEAMY, and the book overall was an absolute beautiful ride and a total win! Again, just absolutely BRILLIANT!
What a home run! Although the Nightingale was wonderful, this second installment was over the top GENIUS! The buildup of the main FMC’s relationship was utter joy, and constant swoons. Their connection was sincerely riveting! The cheek, the drama, the storyline, this book was all around STUNNING. The writing was top notch. The stream was STEAMY, and the book overall was an absolute beautiful ride and a total win! Again, just absolutely BRILLIANT!
June 10, 2025
"The Nightingale and the Rose" was better and I believe if that sweet baby had not been mentioned in the way that she was in this book, I would have enjoyed this one a bit more. I am static like that. I simply can't stand it when someone badmouths my ice queens. Nope.
Overall, the plot is really good, it reminded me of Fast and Furious 7, the one when they were in Dubai; that is how it was in my head.
Overall, the plot is really good, it reminded me of Fast and Furious 7, the one when they were in Dubai; that is how it was in my head.
June 10, 2025
Oh My God! Freaking Fantastic.
The first book in this series was so good I was holding my breath in hopes for this second one. Well OMG it is so freaking fantastic it has blown me away! I don't think it can beat the first but it has sure equalled it. What an amazing story. What incredible writing. Humor and horror, flirting and fury, and many many kinds of love. You just have to read this!
The first book in this series was so good I was holding my breath in hopes for this second one. Well OMG it is so freaking fantastic it has blown me away! I don't think it can beat the first but it has sure equalled it. What an amazing story. What incredible writing. Humor and horror, flirting and fury, and many many kinds of love. You just have to read this!
June 12, 2025
so goooood
I was so sad when this ended! The first one was amazing and this one was equally as good. The spice was excellent and not over done. The story read well and the characters were extremely entertaining! I found myself laughing out loud many times. Although there was no major upset or drama between the MCs. Which was actually a nice change of pace. Hopefully there will be more. Maybe Ace? ;)
I was so sad when this ended! The first one was amazing and this one was equally as good. The spice was excellent and not over done. The story read well and the characters were extremely entertaining! I found myself laughing out loud many times. Although there was no major upset or drama between the MCs. Which was actually a nice change of pace. Hopefully there will be more. Maybe Ace? ;)
June 18, 2025
The first chapter really drew me in, but ultimately, I was left pretty disappointed. One major reason I couldn’t connect with the story was Lottie, one of the main characters. She comes off as overly pushy and arrogant, with no regard for personal boundaries—and not in a charming or endearing way.
That said, I do love Jolie Dvorak’s writing style, and I’m still excited to check out her other work.
That said, I do love Jolie Dvorak’s writing style, and I’m still excited to check out her other work.
June 22, 2025
Delicious
Oh, how I loved this classic and cool futuristic, yet cultural romcom romp! The second installment to me was even better than the first. The two characters are magnetic together, and I loved the mix of comedy, drama, angst and off the charts steamy love scenes. I had so much fun reading this. I’m actually going to miss the characters now that I’ve completed the book, but the beauty of it is that I can go back and read it again! Well done!
Oh, how I loved this classic and cool futuristic, yet cultural romcom romp! The second installment to me was even better than the first. The two characters are magnetic together, and I loved the mix of comedy, drama, angst and off the charts steamy love scenes. I had so much fun reading this. I’m actually going to miss the characters now that I’ve completed the book, but the beauty of it is that I can go back and read it again! Well done!
June 12, 2025
I really enjoyed Nightingale but this one pulled me in more. I felt like I was back in Morocco and the Atlas Mts. I enjoyed the spy craft and the eco. development by the 2 MCs.
I need to say that Dvorak’s excellent writing feels very familiar to me (as another author)but I can’t figure out who she is. Either way I know I enjoy reading both and look forward to more.
I need to say that Dvorak’s excellent writing feels very familiar to me (as another author)but I can’t figure out who she is. Either way I know I enjoy reading both and look forward to more.
June 9, 2025
Nice
Ok I've been come to enjoy this author ! So I am looking forward to seeing what she writes next.
So go ahead and take a chance. I don't think you will be disappointed !!!
jrwii
Ok I've been come to enjoy this author ! So I am looking forward to seeing what she writes next.
So go ahead and take a chance. I don't think you will be disappointed !!!
jrwii
June 16, 2025
4⭐️
Really enjoyed it.
Lottie is chaos, witty and funny. Then theres the ice queen who eventually melts.
Really enjoy all the books by this author so it’s no surprise I ate it up.
Really enjoyed it.
Lottie is chaos, witty and funny. Then theres the ice queen who eventually melts.
Really enjoy all the books by this author so it’s no surprise I ate it up.
June 18, 2025
What a thrilling book definitely right up there with the nightingale from the same author😘 I was so enraptured that I was unable to stop until I had completed it. If you like sapphic heroes with plenty of drama included you'll definitely be drawn in by this story❗
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July 8, 2025
Awesome
I love this series and I'm seriously in love with Lottie. Grifter, con man, assassin and chaotic chatterbox what's not to love. All the characters of this book pull you and have you enraptured. Thank you!
I love this series and I'm seriously in love with Lottie. Grifter, con man, assassin and chaotic chatterbox what's not to love. All the characters of this book pull you and have you enraptured. Thank you!
July 26, 2025
Jolie Dvorak has done it so well. Shes linked the previous characters with more spies and networks. The dialogue with the Arabian Princess is both deep and witty. Imagine this as the next Bond movie in its own right. Inspiring.
June 5, 2025
This series is highly entertaining. If you like action/spy movies with a lot of humour and were wanting a sapphic protagonist and some actual heat in the bedroom look no further.
June 10, 2025
Absolutely loved it. From sassy Lottie to powerful Zynara and their mutual shenanigans...
Great Bond style story, with some Green Peace thrown in and some Star Trek.
Great Bond style story, with some Green Peace thrown in and some Star Trek.
June 12, 2025
FANTASTIC
This is another fantastic captivating storyline from this Excellent writer. Once again I'm hooked and on the edge of my seat, Excellent writing. 💯
I LOVED IT. 💖
This is another fantastic captivating storyline from this Excellent writer. Once again I'm hooked and on the edge of my seat, Excellent writing. 💯
I LOVED IT. 💖
June 14, 2025
loved
Thrilling enigmatic erotic and filled with comedic energy. This second installment brings powerhouse women into the fold of international politics. A fantastic read..
Thrilling enigmatic erotic and filled with comedic energy. This second installment brings powerhouse women into the fold of international politics. A fantastic read..
June 18, 2025
I absolutely loved this book—maybe even more than The Nightingale’s! I really hope there will be a third book in the series. I’d love to read Ace’s story!
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