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The Sanctuary Statute has turned Cravenmoor from gothic university into a polished oubliette, and every heir inside is starving for power—or simply starving.
I can feel the pressure rising under the stone.
When an arsonist reduces our seventeenth-century library to ash, armed mercenaries ring the moat and BBC drones circle overhead like carrion. Cravenmoor is no longer an academy; it’s a pressure cooker.
Good.
Because I’m ready to turn up the heat.
I can feel the pressure rising under the stone.
When an arsonist reduces our seventeenth-century library to ash, armed mercenaries ring the moat and BBC drones circle overhead like carrion. Cravenmoor is no longer an academy; it’s a pressure cooker.
Good.
Because I’m ready to turn up the heat.
- GenresRomanceMafia Romance
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2025
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Eve Newton
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She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!
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Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
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August 16, 2025
Plot: 4/5 • Smut: 3.5/5 ———-> Picking up where Venom left
off. Venetia and her Kings are ready for action. She’s still her bad ass self, even if she’s finally accepted the hands of her three men. This book 2 was basically them strategizing their plans, their plans falling to shit, coming up with new plans etc. This ends on a huge cliffy.
Finally getting our smutty group scenes together at last. And Eve didn’t let us down. We get a couple scenes with all of them. Viper is still on Daddy mode through this and it’s still swoon worthy. 🥰
off. Venetia and her Kings are ready for action. She’s still her bad ass self, even if she’s finally accepted the hands of her three men. This book 2 was basically them strategizing their plans, their plans falling to shit, coming up with new plans etc. This ends on a huge cliffy.
Finally getting our smutty group scenes together at last. And Eve didn’t let us down. We get a couple scenes with all of them. Viper is still on Daddy mode through this and it’s still swoon worthy. 🥰
September 4, 2025
normally I would love this story, but I'm bored. action, spice, and mafia, not interested in last book😌
August 7, 2025
I am speechless. This book took me on the biggest rollercoaster ride. Book 2 was way too good, couldn't put it down. I don't know how Eve does it. She smashed this out of the park. Such a must read.
Venetia- woman goals! Can I be her when I grow up? Love her strength, vulnerability and body positivity. The way she loves her men? Yes please!
Viper- Yes, Daddy! I would submit to this man in a heartbeat. I love him and Lucy's insane relationship. I love a man that can a snake. Certain scenes had me cracking up, (you gotta read it to understand.) Love his character.
Blake- I see you. This man is still mysterious but I see him. I can't wait to see more of his beast side.
Rafferty- Can I just cuddle with him and never let go?? We have to protect this assassin at all costs. He is such a treasure.
That ending I didn't see it coming. Eve is the queen of twists, cliffhangers and emotional rollercoasters. I highly recommend this book and series.
Venetia- woman goals! Can I be her when I grow up? Love her strength, vulnerability and body positivity. The way she loves her men? Yes please!
Viper- Yes, Daddy! I would submit to this man in a heartbeat. I love him and Lucy's insane relationship. I love a man that can a snake. Certain scenes had me cracking up, (you gotta read it to understand.) Love his character.
Blake- I see you. This man is still mysterious but I see him. I can't wait to see more of his beast side.
Rafferty- Can I just cuddle with him and never let go?? We have to protect this assassin at all costs. He is such a treasure.
That ending I didn't see it coming. Eve is the queen of twists, cliffhangers and emotional rollercoasters. I highly recommend this book and series.
August 7, 2025
Outstanding! Action packed, intrigue,and loads of heat!
Eve outdid herself with her St Sebastian’s series!! This book is loaded with action, the twists and turns will take you on a roller coaster and you will absolutely love the developing relationship of Venetia and her men! Venetia shows her strength and leadership and each of her men have a strength and cutting that compliment her to make them a forced to be reckoned with. And the tenderness in the scene between Venetia and Viper (you will know when you read it!) will make you melt. This book is well written, fast paced, and dare I say one of my favorites she has written so far! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eve outdid herself with her St Sebastian’s series!! This book is loaded with action, the twists and turns will take you on a roller coaster and you will absolutely love the developing relationship of Venetia and her men! Venetia shows her strength and leadership and each of her men have a strength and cutting that compliment her to make them a forced to be reckoned with. And the tenderness in the scene between Venetia and Viper (you will know when you read it!) will make you melt. This book is well written, fast paced, and dare I say one of my favorites she has written so far! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 12, 2025
Starts right where Venom left at and I do appreciate that. Diving right back into the story and I love that. The twists and turns this story takes? They are so good and you don't see them coming at all. I love Venetia and how she is so strong and makes sure the game is played by her rules and no one else. I enjoy how she is with each of the guys. The relationships developing and they all bring something different to the table. This is a darker romance and I am honestly in love! There is a cliffhanger leaving you wanting more but the wait isn't long and I'll be patiently waiting till it releases. Chapeau!
August 27, 2025
This book was too much. There wasn't enough time to understand turn in the plot before a new turn was overriding everything we thought we knew. It's claustrophobic because the setting is so fixed, and they're barely moving from cafeteria to bedroom and back again before everything is overturned.
I also just didn't care. Viper's shift from constant vigilance over Venetia to not-constant vigilance is also odd and plot-serving.
The repetition of thoughts about Venetia as Queen, her three men as kings or as the strategist, the brute and the ghost/assassin are just... repetitive.
I don't think I'm picking up the third one.
I also just didn't care. Viper's shift from constant vigilance over Venetia to not-constant vigilance is also odd and plot-serving.
The repetition of thoughts about Venetia as Queen, her three men as kings or as the strategist, the brute and the ghost/assassin are just... repetitive.
I don't think I'm picking up the third one.
August 7, 2025
She doesn't wait to be rescued
Venetia shows her backbone and her sass in the second book in this series. She's never far away from trouble - so much so that Raff nicknames her trouble. And both Blake and Viper have a lot on their hands. Can they be there for her when she needs them? Can they stop her doing something monumentally daft? And can we wait for book 3?
This book is one where you cannot put it down, not even to make a cuppa tea, so strap in, buckle up and enjoy the wild ride at St Sebs.
Venetia shows her backbone and her sass in the second book in this series. She's never far away from trouble - so much so that Raff nicknames her trouble. And both Blake and Viper have a lot on their hands. Can they be there for her when she needs them? Can they stop her doing something monumentally daft? And can we wait for book 3?
This book is one where you cannot put it down, not even to make a cuppa tea, so strap in, buckle up and enjoy the wild ride at St Sebs.
August 7, 2025
Vicious - book 2 in The St. Sebastian's at Cravenmoor Academy series and my word was this book given the right title. Viciousness runs all the way through it.
Venetia (FMC), Viper, Blake and Rafferty batten down the hatches to protect and defend St. Sebs. Only for the outside as well as the inside influences to cause problems for all of them. The vicious backstabbing, betrayal, underhand agendas and plot twists were so bloody good! Mix into that plenty of steamy scenarios and a cliff-hanger ending that completely floored me. This series just keeps getting better and better.
Venetia (FMC), Viper, Blake and Rafferty batten down the hatches to protect and defend St. Sebs. Only for the outside as well as the inside influences to cause problems for all of them. The vicious backstabbing, betrayal, underhand agendas and plot twists were so bloody good! Mix into that plenty of steamy scenarios and a cliff-hanger ending that completely floored me. This series just keeps getting better and better.
October 6, 2025
Venetia & her three men #2
This book had more action, but TONS more repeats.
Every five seconds, one of the 4 MC are saying she's a queen, this is her throne, I'd kill for her. And thats cool, but the story takes a HUGE backseat to these repetitive declarations. Then add in the randomness of the s3x, and honestly the story barely progressed.
The entire focus has changed to getting it in and declaring they'll burn the world down for each other.
I REALLY hope there's more action in the next book and not all this replay crap.
This book had more action, but TONS more repeats.
Every five seconds, one of the 4 MC are saying she's a queen, this is her throne, I'd kill for her. And thats cool, but the story takes a HUGE backseat to these repetitive declarations. Then add in the randomness of the s3x, and honestly the story barely progressed.
The entire focus has changed to getting it in and declaring they'll burn the world down for each other.
I REALLY hope there's more action in the next book and not all this replay crap.
November 23, 2025
The plot is insane. You almost need a notebook to keep track of all the hostile takeovers and map out the fucking chess board. It was ridiculous. Double crosses and plot twists. Blah. Way over the top.
Venetia- tough mafia queen. I got real sick of her stewing in her own power and how many times she reflects on “how great this feels” to be taking over the mafia under world.
Viper- gangster sexy Daddy with a killer Mamba. Sign me up.
Blake- yeah not so sure about him. It seems more like he wants a Queen vs Venetia as a partner
Rafferty- sexy assassin who loves hard? Yes please
Venetia- tough mafia queen. I got real sick of her stewing in her own power and how many times she reflects on “how great this feels” to be taking over the mafia under world.
Viper- gangster sexy Daddy with a killer Mamba. Sign me up.
Blake- yeah not so sure about him. It seems more like he wants a Queen vs Venetia as a partner
Rafferty- sexy assassin who loves hard? Yes please
August 6, 2025
This is the second book in the series and Venitia and.her men just can't seen to get a break. Every time we think they have things figured out and they are on the right path we learn they have been played. They take over St. Sebs just to have traitors along the way. I can't wait to see them get some headway and a chance to accomplish the goal Venitia had been trying to accomplish from the beginning.
August 7, 2025
Couldn’t put it down. A totally gripping plot, some things you just won’t see coming, some you will and then there’s the odd WTAF moment! Eve is a master at weaving a story and blindsiding you with curve balls and red herrings. And it wouldn’t be an Eve academy book without underground tunnels!
This book is action and drama with some actual laugh out loud moments. The last thing I’ll say about this book is poor Viper.
This book is action and drama with some actual laugh out loud moments. The last thing I’ll say about this book is poor Viper.
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August 7, 2025
Loved being back with Venetia and her guys. This is book 2 of the series and let me just say loving it!! First off I absolutely love Venetia. Her personality is just wonderful. Tons of action with some twists and definitely a page turner. Let’s not forget the steam. New series I’m obsessing over. Especially with the storyline. I’ll repeat it. Loving this series!!! Can’t wait for book 3. I don’t just want it I NEED it!!! Must read!!!
August 8, 2025
Vicious
If ever a name of a book was more fitting.....not exactly sure how to say this without having my review flagged or giving away too much.
Buckle up buttercup....this is one story you can't put down. Things happen that you are just not prepared for, and THEN? You go, um wait there's more.
And we haven't even talked about the heat between the characters.....just saying. Basically clear your schedule because you will need the time.
If ever a name of a book was more fitting.....not exactly sure how to say this without having my review flagged or giving away too much.
Buckle up buttercup....this is one story you can't put down. Things happen that you are just not prepared for, and THEN? You go, um wait there's more.
And we haven't even talked about the heat between the characters.....just saying. Basically clear your schedule because you will need the time.
August 13, 2025
Don't drink the coffee!!!
I cannot believe the emotions that went through me while reading this book! Like rooting for Venetia and her men and then laughing at fricking rats and sad and angry and back to those dang rats and ecstatic and back to edge of seat, nail biting rooting... I just can't! You need to read this book and go through these emotions and truly fall in love with the second part of this series. Seriously loving this book!
I cannot believe the emotions that went through me while reading this book! Like rooting for Venetia and her men and then laughing at fricking rats and sad and angry and back to those dang rats and ecstatic and back to edge of seat, nail biting rooting... I just can't! You need to read this book and go through these emotions and truly fall in love with the second part of this series. Seriously loving this book!
September 2, 2025
-mafia
-why choose
-bad ass FMC
-cliffhanger
The second book in the series proved to be just as enjoyable as the first. It is a pleasure to witness Venetia embracing her destiny. Furthermore, it is quite compelling to see the three men acknowledging her as their queen and willingly following her lead. Each of them contributes unique qualities to the group, and they demonstrate mutual respect for one another. This book offers a compelling blend of action, intrigue, and romance.
-why choose
-bad ass FMC
-cliffhanger
The second book in the series proved to be just as enjoyable as the first. It is a pleasure to witness Venetia embracing her destiny. Furthermore, it is quite compelling to see the three men acknowledging her as their queen and willingly following her lead. Each of them contributes unique qualities to the group, and they demonstrate mutual respect for one another. This book offers a compelling blend of action, intrigue, and romance.
September 11, 2025
Queen of the battle
With Cravenmoore thinking he can get his castle back he's made a grave mistake. Venetia lives for the blood of her enemies, her Kings want the same. With betrayal inside the castle grounds from the dead & buried along with new allies who stands a chance? The Queen with her Generals & army or the mercenaries, Cravenmoore or the Graduates. Greatly written book of battles, allies, strategy & loyalty!!!
With Cravenmoore thinking he can get his castle back he's made a grave mistake. Venetia lives for the blood of her enemies, her Kings want the same. With betrayal inside the castle grounds from the dead & buried along with new allies who stands a chance? The Queen with her Generals & army or the mercenaries, Cravenmoore or the Graduates. Greatly written book of battles, allies, strategy & loyalty!!!
August 6, 2025
If you love a heroine who refuses to be a pawn in a ruthless game—and a set of dangerous men who would burn the world for her—this is a must-read. Betrayal, loyalty tests, twist and turns on every page. Clear your schedule and food prep before your start, because you wont want to stop reading! This is the second book in the series and I cant wait for the third!
August 6, 2025
Do you love a Fierce Heroine who can handle her own?
A group of men who would burn the world to ashes to make her smile?
Then this series is a MUST read for you.
Every time you start to think they have a handle on something, a twist is thrown and Loyalty’s are tested.
However one things for sure…. We aren’t stopping yet!
Buckle up because the ending is gonna be amazing!!
A group of men who would burn the world to ashes to make her smile?
Then this series is a MUST read for you.
Every time you start to think they have a handle on something, a twist is thrown and Loyalty’s are tested.
However one things for sure…. We aren’t stopping yet!
Buckle up because the ending is gonna be amazing!!
August 9, 2025
Wow!! This book is action packed, thrilling and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The heat and chemistry between the 4 of them is sizzling!! The war between the factions is ramping up and Venetia is more than ready for it with her men by her side. I do believe this may be my favorite series by Eve. I can't wait for book 3!!
August 11, 2025
A great addition to this world! With stunning, vibrant characters that build off each other to create a cohesive dynamic that leaves you devouring their story! I don’t usually like a second book in a series as much as the first, but this was an exception! Can’t wait to see where this story takes us.
August 6, 2025
This is the second book in the St Sebastian's trilogy. Venetia has her generals (Viper, Rafferty, and Blake) and is preparing for battle. Betrayal, violence, hidden tunnels, and buried treasure. What more could you ask for?
August 8, 2025
Hold onto your chairs, this book is going to rock your world! Eve Newton and her twisted endings are fabulous, they leave you sitting on the edge of your chair, then bam. You don't even see it coming. If your looking for an exciting read, then this is the book for you.
August 8, 2025
Awesome - I need the next book!
So much action, this story is amazing! It is so fulfilling to watch these characters grow and come together as a team. That ending, wow! I can’t wait for the next book!!!
So much action, this story is amazing! It is so fulfilling to watch these characters grow and come together as a team. That ending, wow! I can’t wait for the next book!!!
August 8, 2025
Okie eve ya got me! A twist I knew was coming but not from where it came! I'm eager for more and man am I loving the guys ! Blake in part one was meh.... But he's really growing on me I love the dynamics and can not wait to see how our girl kicks some buts!
August 9, 2025
Venetia and her guys can't catch a break. This second book of the series has twists, and a heck of rollercoaster. I love the sass and strength of Venetia. This not only kept me hooked but guessing as well. The twists were fantastic!
August 10, 2025
Vicious will have you on the edge of your seat and make you regret putting the book down, when life gets in the way.
Spicy✅
Multiple POV✅
Twists and turns that you didn’t see coming?✅
Join Venetia and her men defend their castle and start her reign.
Spicy✅
Multiple POV✅
Twists and turns that you didn’t see coming?✅
Join Venetia and her men defend their castle and start her reign.
August 25, 2025
I think the author needs to find balance with dragging things out and stuffing too much plot into the book. I loved the characters. I just feel like some aspects were glossed over too lightly so that other new stories would emerge. I was starting to get tired of left-field story segues.
November 13, 2025
I am so happy this is out now. It definitely is keeping up with book 1 and keeps you going. With all the twists and turns. I love that she is the queen and has her castle and that her men support her. Even though they can be a bit overwhelming at times. I can’t wait to finish the last book
August 7, 2025
What a barnburner!! This book is fast-paced, but so satisfying! And oh my word, the ending! I can't wait for the final book in this amazing trilogy to find out what happens!
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