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The Devil's Plaything #2
Her Wicked Promise
Thirty more days. Ten million dollars. A bargain I can’t resist…and a beast I can’t forget.I told myself I’d never return.
But my sister’s life is on the line, and Eva Novak knows it. She drags me back into her world with an offer I can’t afford to refuse.
Forbidden fantasies are waiting in her eyes, in her hands, in the ways she claims me. And she seems to be changing. Softening. Blooming around the thorns.
Every wicked promise she whispers leaves me craving the one thing I should fear the most…
Belonging to her completely.
But loving her doesn’t just risk my heart. It risks my family. It risks my life.
I made a deal with the devil. Now I need to decide if saving her soul is worth damning mine.
***
Her Wicked Promise is the second book in the Devil's Playing dark Sapphic mafia romance series. Reader discretion is advised, and content notes will be available on the Copyright page.
But my sister’s life is on the line, and Eva Novak knows it. She drags me back into her world with an offer I can’t afford to refuse.
Forbidden fantasies are waiting in her eyes, in her hands, in the ways she claims me. And she seems to be changing. Softening. Blooming around the thorns.
Every wicked promise she whispers leaves me craving the one thing I should fear the most…
Belonging to her completely.
But loving her doesn’t just risk my heart. It risks my family. It risks my life.
I made a deal with the devil. Now I need to decide if saving her soul is worth damning mine.
***
Her Wicked Promise is the second book in the Devil's Playing dark Sapphic mafia romance series. Reader discretion is advised, and content notes will be available on the Copyright page.
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Published August 29, 2025
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February 12, 2026
This one was just as good as the second ugh. An even crazier cliff hanger, but to be honest I was expecting that ending.
The two MCs have grown so much, especially Eva and i’m starting to love her more and more. It tends to be hard for me to finish a series, but this is one I have to finish. I can’t wait to read more!
The two MCs have grown so much, especially Eva and i’m starting to love her more and more. It tends to be hard for me to finish a series, but this is one I have to finish. I can’t wait to read more!
February 7, 2026
I think this one was a little better than the first. More interaction between Eva and Robin and a slight mellowing of the ice queen. Also Robin's siblings are given more exposure in the story. And probably because there's less sex scenes and more character development compared to the first which almost bordered on erotica. And finally the cliffhanger, well that's a bad one. I'm biting my fingers over it...
Overall an enjoyable read though it was a little nerve wracking in the last third of the book. On to book 3!
Overall an enjoyable read though it was a little nerve wracking in the last third of the book. On to book 3!
March 10, 2026
I need you to stop whatever you are doing right now and listen to me very carefully.
Persephone Black is the undisputed queen of sapphic mafia romance and The Devil's Plaything series is, I am prepared to argue, her absolute masterpiece. I was in a reading rut — the kind where nothing lands, nothing sticks, nothing makes you feel anything — and then Eva Novak walked into my life and absolutely demolished me. In the best possible way.
Let me set the scene. A desperate auction. Thirty days. One million dollars. And the most dangerously beautiful arms dealer you have ever encountered in fiction, standing on the other side of that deal. Her Cruel Empire hits the ground running and does not stop. A castle that belongs to nightmares. Villagers crossing themselves in the streets. A morally grey woman who wants not just your body but your secrets, your smiles, your stubborn unbreakable hope. I was not okay from approximately page three and I never recovered.
And the audiobook? BABES. Allie Shea and Quinn Riley brought this world to life in a way that made me genuinely emotional about the quality of human talent. Two narrators, two voices, one absolutely phenomenal performance that made Eva and Robin feel utterly, devastatingly real. I received an ALC from Podium and finished it in a state of complete obsession — and then immediately stopped everything I was doing to grab book two. No hesitation. No shame.
Her Cruel Empire gives you the beginning of the thaw. Eva — cold, ruthless, terrifying — meeting her match in Robin's relentless sunshine. The slow crumble of walls built from years of survival. It's exquisite and agonising in equal measure.
Her Wicked Promise deepens everything. Robin dragged back in, Eva blooming around the thorns, forbidden fantasies and wicked promises and a romance that starts to feel like the most dangerous thing either of them has ever survived. I devoured this in a single day. A single day. I have no regrets.
Her Ruthless Heart gives us exactly what we want and everything we deserve — a slice of life with two incredible women at the height of their story. Steamy encounters, soft and tender moments, and some absolutely hella suspense that had me holding my breath. This is the HEA you have to read. This series earned every single bit of it and this finale delivers in the most glorious way.
Now let's talk about something I need to shout from every rooftop: Persephone Black can write the absolute hell out of sapphic steam. There. I said it. But here's what elevates her work — it is never gratuitous. Every single encounter between Eva and Robin is a window into the breathtaking depth of their connection. Yes, it is hot. Scorchingly, embarrassingly, put-the-book-down-and-collect-yourself hot. But it is also so much more than that. Each moment moves the story forward. Each moment reveals something new about who these women are to each other. PB understands — truly understands — the particular depths that women can reach when they love each other, the connection that is both electric and profound, and she captures it on the page in a way that feels like a gift to sapphic romance readers everywhere.
Here is what I adore most about how Persephone Black writes in the mafia space: she illustrates — beautifully, powerfully — how women can love each other, share power, and become stronger for it. This is dark romance with a morally grey lead, yes. But it never tips into toxicity. Their connection is raw and real and otherworldly, the kind of love that romance novels and songs exist to describe. Eva and Robin are simply one of the greatest pairings I have encountered in this genre. Full stop.
Whatever Persephone Black writes next, I am there. And I am desperately hoping these two narrators team up with her again because books two and three in audio cannot come fast enough. Trust me on this one. You want these in audio. You need these in audio.
This series changed something in me and I will be recommending it forever.
Persephone Black is the undisputed queen of sapphic mafia romance and The Devil's Plaything series is, I am prepared to argue, her absolute masterpiece. I was in a reading rut — the kind where nothing lands, nothing sticks, nothing makes you feel anything — and then Eva Novak walked into my life and absolutely demolished me. In the best possible way.
Let me set the scene. A desperate auction. Thirty days. One million dollars. And the most dangerously beautiful arms dealer you have ever encountered in fiction, standing on the other side of that deal. Her Cruel Empire hits the ground running and does not stop. A castle that belongs to nightmares. Villagers crossing themselves in the streets. A morally grey woman who wants not just your body but your secrets, your smiles, your stubborn unbreakable hope. I was not okay from approximately page three and I never recovered.
And the audiobook? BABES. Allie Shea and Quinn Riley brought this world to life in a way that made me genuinely emotional about the quality of human talent. Two narrators, two voices, one absolutely phenomenal performance that made Eva and Robin feel utterly, devastatingly real. I received an ALC from Podium and finished it in a state of complete obsession — and then immediately stopped everything I was doing to grab book two. No hesitation. No shame.
Her Cruel Empire gives you the beginning of the thaw. Eva — cold, ruthless, terrifying — meeting her match in Robin's relentless sunshine. The slow crumble of walls built from years of survival. It's exquisite and agonising in equal measure.
Her Wicked Promise deepens everything. Robin dragged back in, Eva blooming around the thorns, forbidden fantasies and wicked promises and a romance that starts to feel like the most dangerous thing either of them has ever survived. I devoured this in a single day. A single day. I have no regrets.
Her Ruthless Heart gives us exactly what we want and everything we deserve — a slice of life with two incredible women at the height of their story. Steamy encounters, soft and tender moments, and some absolutely hella suspense that had me holding my breath. This is the HEA you have to read. This series earned every single bit of it and this finale delivers in the most glorious way.
Now let's talk about something I need to shout from every rooftop: Persephone Black can write the absolute hell out of sapphic steam. There. I said it. But here's what elevates her work — it is never gratuitous. Every single encounter between Eva and Robin is a window into the breathtaking depth of their connection. Yes, it is hot. Scorchingly, embarrassingly, put-the-book-down-and-collect-yourself hot. But it is also so much more than that. Each moment moves the story forward. Each moment reveals something new about who these women are to each other. PB understands — truly understands — the particular depths that women can reach when they love each other, the connection that is both electric and profound, and she captures it on the page in a way that feels like a gift to sapphic romance readers everywhere.
Here is what I adore most about how Persephone Black writes in the mafia space: she illustrates — beautifully, powerfully — how women can love each other, share power, and become stronger for it. This is dark romance with a morally grey lead, yes. But it never tips into toxicity. Their connection is raw and real and otherworldly, the kind of love that romance novels and songs exist to describe. Eva and Robin are simply one of the greatest pairings I have encountered in this genre. Full stop.
Whatever Persephone Black writes next, I am there. And I am desperately hoping these two narrators team up with her again because books two and three in audio cannot come fast enough. Trust me on this one. You want these in audio. You need these in audio.
This series changed something in me and I will be recommending it forever.
December 16, 2025
2.5/5
Ahhh this duology, well I guess trilogy now lol is the most disappointing from all of Persephone Black's books. The premise is certainly not new. I have seen many similar plots from other books but thought it would be much better from this author.
I feel like she had this troupe in mind aka some rich person bought someone at an auction then they fell in love and wrote around this plot. The characters were quite unlikeable. I think we are supposed to like Robin. She was this responsible big sister who helped raised all her younger siblings and did her best to provide for them. She had to go back to Eva so that they could have more money since they desperately needed it. It's written that Robin made this huge sacrifice for her family but then she actually really couldn't get enough of Eva herself. I don't wanna make light of this type of human trafficking (even though for Eva and Robin it was kinda consensual). But Robin seemed like she was a totally different person when she was with Eva than with her siblings. Both Eva and Robin were super horny. The too many spicy scenes in a short book didn't add to their non-existent emotional intimacy. It felt like smut and the author insisted that they cared for each other too. That's kind true but again, not written in a way that I could feel that it's true.
I will read the third book when it comes out but at this point I don't expect it to be much better than the two that we have now.
Ahhh this duology, well I guess trilogy now lol is the most disappointing from all of Persephone Black's books. The premise is certainly not new. I have seen many similar plots from other books but thought it would be much better from this author.
I feel like she had this troupe in mind aka some rich person bought someone at an auction then they fell in love and wrote around this plot. The characters were quite unlikeable. I think we are supposed to like Robin. She was this responsible big sister who helped raised all her younger siblings and did her best to provide for them. She had to go back to Eva so that they could have more money since they desperately needed it. It's written that Robin made this huge sacrifice for her family but then she actually really couldn't get enough of Eva herself. I don't wanna make light of this type of human trafficking (even though for Eva and Robin it was kinda consensual). But Robin seemed like she was a totally different person when she was with Eva than with her siblings. Both Eva and Robin were super horny. The too many spicy scenes in a short book didn't add to their non-existent emotional intimacy. It felt like smut and the author insisted that they cared for each other too. That's kind true but again, not written in a way that I could feel that it's true.
I will read the third book when it comes out but at this point I don't expect it to be much better than the two that we have now.
October 14, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥
September 4, 2025
The wait is over! One of my fave ice queens, Eva Novak, is back! And Persephone Black's promise to give us more Eva in the 2nd installment of The Devil's Plaything” !! The sequel continues right after the 1st installment. So, if you haven't read Book 1, "Her Cruel Promise," I urge you to do so before delving into this one. For continuity purposes, you know.
Persephone Black has done it again! Eva's continuing journey to self-discovery, healing and love is further delved into in this sequel. Black's understanding of human duality is why her stories resonate with people. We all have our light and dark sides. It's how we choose to embrace and balance both in our lives without making excuses or denying it that enriches the human spirit. Where there's light, there's darkness. Where there's good, there's bad. At the end of the day, one cannot exist without the other. 2 sides of the same coin. That's how the matrix is programmed - a balance scale.
Humanity is made of duality/polarity. We all have our roles to play, haven't we? It's about choices and different perspectives. One person's hero is another's monster, one person's angel is another's devil. To be able to embrace and reconcile both as one and a part of us is the ultimate growth. I feel like Black is trying to show us just that. That there’s always a reason for anyone to be one way or another. That sometimes bad people do good things and good people do bad things. Root cause - the key to understanding the human condition, which is never straightforward. The answer lies in the in-between.
Eva Novak, Black’s latest ice queen antihero, is the epitome of what the society would brand her as - the monster, the devil, the bad guy. Robin is her polar opposite. The yang of Eva's yin. She's Eva's beacon of light. Their journeys intertwine and that's how Eva and Robin's story came to be in Book 1. In this sequel, Black continues to delve deeper into Eva's state of mind especially with Robin back in her life, whether she can continue to listen to her heart or her head whilst trying to run her empire amidst deadly threats.
I love Black’s narrative prose. I love the dichotomy she crafts between Eva and Robin when it comes to their respective coping mechanisms - upfront vs recoil. This results in endless miscommunication leading to more misunderstandings. The intensity of their precarious situation makes for some good drama and tension albeit at the expense of my own sanity, obvs! But that makes their journeys toward each other THAT more addictive, intoxicating and heart-tugging!
And Book 2 doesn’t disappoint as Black ups the ante in not only their tension but the growing internal turmoil that Eva goes through between her deepening feelings for Robin and her steadfast loyalty to her duties and responsibilities to uphold her father’s legacy in the business that is the main contention between the two star-crossed lovers. The more she tries to push Robin away, the more her true self yearns for her “little bird.” Aww… The writing, the narrative.. It’s almost poetic.
Oh, Eva!! You lovable “monster” or rather, a diamond in the rough, you! And Nik, you were fine in your own world (The Colombo Family Duet) but when you’re in Eva’s orbit, do us a favour and, I want to say this as nicely as I possibly can but...STFU, please. Let Eva be Eva! Let her be her ever-fabulous, closet cinnamon roll self, FFS!
Speaking of Nik, it's always such a thrill when I see familiar faces popping up whenever Black introduces a new story. Nik's not the only one. A few others including from Black's debut story and Bianchi Family Duet made an appearance, too. I just love this camaraderie amongst these badarses!!
This installment ends with a clear path to what comes next. Speaking of, if you’ve read any of Persephone Black’s books, you’ll know that her story always comes in two’s, hence she calls them Duets aka duologies. But lucky me because Eva Novak is one of my all-time fav ice queens, Black has made an exception in this latest “The Devil’s Plaything” series with a 3rd installment!! YAAAAS!! Chuffed to bits, I am! The last words of the final sentence of this 2nd book becomes Black’s 3rd book, “Her Ruthless Heart.” Oh, what a loaded title, indeed!
I simply can’t wait for the final one come October!! Go, Eva!!! Oh, Robin! You’re in for something!
The Devil’s Plaything series is another must-read from one of my favourite authors! Persephone Black writes dark sapphic romance superbly with fantastic, thought-provoking story lines, backstories that will shift your perspectives, characters that you can’t help but love, adore and wanna protect!
Oh, the nature of duality slowly transforming into singularity between two polar opposite MCs, playing out with provocative fervour, is crafted and told with so much heart, you feel the emotions coming from both characters viscerally as they work toward reconciling their hearts, their minds, and their souls each step of the way.
The best thing is to read about what the real human spirit is about. It’s not about whether one is good or bad. It’s about embracing and accepting the truth that the human spirit encompasses all aspects of the human experience which incidentally includes the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful, and everything in-between. And the one thing that reconciles and unites them into one cohesive being, the enlightened soul, is LOVE. True love has no boundaries, no limits, no exceptions, no conditions. Love is love.
One more thing...
“I made a deal with the devil. Now I need to decide if saving her soul is worth damning mine."
Poignant and poetic. This quote, my favourite line in the book, says it all about the plight of Eva and Robin's story as they slowly come to terms with what they have of each other...
Persephone Black has done it again! Eva's continuing journey to self-discovery, healing and love is further delved into in this sequel. Black's understanding of human duality is why her stories resonate with people. We all have our light and dark sides. It's how we choose to embrace and balance both in our lives without making excuses or denying it that enriches the human spirit. Where there's light, there's darkness. Where there's good, there's bad. At the end of the day, one cannot exist without the other. 2 sides of the same coin. That's how the matrix is programmed - a balance scale.
Humanity is made of duality/polarity. We all have our roles to play, haven't we? It's about choices and different perspectives. One person's hero is another's monster, one person's angel is another's devil. To be able to embrace and reconcile both as one and a part of us is the ultimate growth. I feel like Black is trying to show us just that. That there’s always a reason for anyone to be one way or another. That sometimes bad people do good things and good people do bad things. Root cause - the key to understanding the human condition, which is never straightforward. The answer lies in the in-between.
Eva Novak, Black’s latest ice queen antihero, is the epitome of what the society would brand her as - the monster, the devil, the bad guy. Robin is her polar opposite. The yang of Eva's yin. She's Eva's beacon of light. Their journeys intertwine and that's how Eva and Robin's story came to be in Book 1. In this sequel, Black continues to delve deeper into Eva's state of mind especially with Robin back in her life, whether she can continue to listen to her heart or her head whilst trying to run her empire amidst deadly threats.
I love Black’s narrative prose. I love the dichotomy she crafts between Eva and Robin when it comes to their respective coping mechanisms - upfront vs recoil. This results in endless miscommunication leading to more misunderstandings. The intensity of their precarious situation makes for some good drama and tension albeit at the expense of my own sanity, obvs! But that makes their journeys toward each other THAT more addictive, intoxicating and heart-tugging!
And Book 2 doesn’t disappoint as Black ups the ante in not only their tension but the growing internal turmoil that Eva goes through between her deepening feelings for Robin and her steadfast loyalty to her duties and responsibilities to uphold her father’s legacy in the business that is the main contention between the two star-crossed lovers. The more she tries to push Robin away, the more her true self yearns for her “little bird.” Aww… The writing, the narrative.. It’s almost poetic.
Oh, Eva!! You lovable “monster” or rather, a diamond in the rough, you! And Nik, you were fine in your own world (The Colombo Family Duet) but when you’re in Eva’s orbit, do us a favour and, I want to say this as nicely as I possibly can but...STFU, please. Let Eva be Eva! Let her be her ever-fabulous, closet cinnamon roll self, FFS!
Speaking of Nik, it's always such a thrill when I see familiar faces popping up whenever Black introduces a new story. Nik's not the only one. A few others including from Black's debut story and Bianchi Family Duet made an appearance, too. I just love this camaraderie amongst these badarses!!
This installment ends with a clear path to what comes next. Speaking of, if you’ve read any of Persephone Black’s books, you’ll know that her story always comes in two’s, hence she calls them Duets aka duologies. But lucky me because Eva Novak is one of my all-time fav ice queens, Black has made an exception in this latest “The Devil’s Plaything” series with a 3rd installment!! YAAAAS!! Chuffed to bits, I am! The last words of the final sentence of this 2nd book becomes Black’s 3rd book, “Her Ruthless Heart.” Oh, what a loaded title, indeed!
I simply can’t wait for the final one come October!! Go, Eva!!! Oh, Robin! You’re in for something!
The Devil’s Plaything series is another must-read from one of my favourite authors! Persephone Black writes dark sapphic romance superbly with fantastic, thought-provoking story lines, backstories that will shift your perspectives, characters that you can’t help but love, adore and wanna protect!
Oh, the nature of duality slowly transforming into singularity between two polar opposite MCs, playing out with provocative fervour, is crafted and told with so much heart, you feel the emotions coming from both characters viscerally as they work toward reconciling their hearts, their minds, and their souls each step of the way.
The best thing is to read about what the real human spirit is about. It’s not about whether one is good or bad. It’s about embracing and accepting the truth that the human spirit encompasses all aspects of the human experience which incidentally includes the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful, and everything in-between. And the one thing that reconciles and unites them into one cohesive being, the enlightened soul, is LOVE. True love has no boundaries, no limits, no exceptions, no conditions. Love is love.
One more thing...
“I made a deal with the devil. Now I need to decide if saving her soul is worth damning mine."
Poignant and poetic. This quote, my favourite line in the book, says it all about the plight of Eva and Robin's story as they slowly come to terms with what they have of each other...
September 5, 2025
Book Two In The Devil’s Plaything Was The Calm Before The Storm!
Eva turned Robin away. But after some time passed she was not happy with her decision. When Leon tells Eva that Robin is asking if her money can get put in her account earlier even though Eva sent her home before the time was up. Eva tells Leon to find out why she needs it. When Eva shows up at the hospital where Maisie, Robin’s sister is slowly dying and Robin is distraught holding her sisters hand, Eva makes her presence known. When Robin pulls her aside, asks what the hell she is doing there. Eva makes another offer. Things get heated and Eva leaves. Things take a turn especially in Maisie’s favor. Now Robin is forced to go back, new deal in place. But as hard as Robin is trying to be, Eva is realizing there are feelings. Things are changing and with Eva trying to do better, she has all these surprises for Robin. But things quickly get out of hand again when they are back on Vegas soil. Death and destruction strikes. And again, Eva is forced to let Robin go. But somebody has other plans and Robin is missing. Now Eva only sees red. Can’t wait for book three.
Eva turned Robin away. But after some time passed she was not happy with her decision. When Leon tells Eva that Robin is asking if her money can get put in her account earlier even though Eva sent her home before the time was up. Eva tells Leon to find out why she needs it. When Eva shows up at the hospital where Maisie, Robin’s sister is slowly dying and Robin is distraught holding her sisters hand, Eva makes her presence known. When Robin pulls her aside, asks what the hell she is doing there. Eva makes another offer. Things get heated and Eva leaves. Things take a turn especially in Maisie’s favor. Now Robin is forced to go back, new deal in place. But as hard as Robin is trying to be, Eva is realizing there are feelings. Things are changing and with Eva trying to do better, she has all these surprises for Robin. But things quickly get out of hand again when they are back on Vegas soil. Death and destruction strikes. And again, Eva is forced to let Robin go. But somebody has other plans and Robin is missing. Now Eva only sees red. Can’t wait for book three.
November 26, 2025
While Robin was gone her sister's condition worsened suddenly and Maisie was hospitalized. Worse, they're getting evicted.
Eva reluctantly returns to Las Vegas, claiming she's not worried about Robin. Then she turns up at Maisie's hospital room. Where she stuns Robin with a new offer: ten mil for another month, five mil up front.
(I know Eva sent Robin off really harshly, but Robin going full 'i hate you' now feels off.)
Back at the castle Eva starts wanting to break Robin, but both are too into each other. They enter a wary relationship again...
Eva finds out Robin has been visiting the local village she protects, and is shocked at how swiftly Robin has been accepted. And she reveals the village respects Eva, not fears her.
They return to Vegas to negotiate a alliance between families to go after the mob that tried to sell off Robin, but Eva gets ambushed again, gets spooked and forces Robin away.
(Again? That was how they broke up in book one.)
Robin and her family start to settle in to a new home.. then Robin gets kidnapped.
Not as pleased with this one. Felt odd that both characters kind of reset to the start of book one, mostly.
Eva reluctantly returns to Las Vegas, claiming she's not worried about Robin. Then she turns up at Maisie's hospital room. Where she stuns Robin with a new offer: ten mil for another month, five mil up front.
(I know Eva sent Robin off really harshly, but Robin going full 'i hate you' now feels off.)
Back at the castle Eva starts wanting to break Robin, but both are too into each other. They enter a wary relationship again...
Eva finds out Robin has been visiting the local village she protects, and is shocked at how swiftly Robin has been accepted. And she reveals the village respects Eva, not fears her.
They return to Vegas to negotiate a alliance between families to go after the mob that tried to sell off Robin, but Eva gets ambushed again, gets spooked and forces Robin away.
(Again? That was how they broke up in book one.)
Robin and her family start to settle in to a new home.. then Robin gets kidnapped.
Not as pleased with this one. Felt odd that both characters kind of reset to the start of book one, mostly.
August 31, 2025
Incredible Story, Incredible Writing
Once again we have an incredible story wrapped so beautifully in incredible writing. It swept me along relentlessly through every scene, every page. I love Eva and Robin. Some of the peripheral characters I enjoy hating but there you go, there are villains of every kind around.
I like that some issues from book 1 get settled but of course, book 2 also sets up a new kind of issue that just pushed me over the edge, and I will need book 3 SOON please. Oh my goodness the characters that return near the end of this story (from some other Persephone Black stories) are absolutely terrific and I'm thinking they will definitely help "save the day" in book 3. So enjoy some of the other books while waiting for book 3 if you haven't already read them.
Once again we have an incredible story wrapped so beautifully in incredible writing. It swept me along relentlessly through every scene, every page. I love Eva and Robin. Some of the peripheral characters I enjoy hating but there you go, there are villains of every kind around.
I like that some issues from book 1 get settled but of course, book 2 also sets up a new kind of issue that just pushed me over the edge, and I will need book 3 SOON please. Oh my goodness the characters that return near the end of this story (from some other Persephone Black stories) are absolutely terrific and I'm thinking they will definitely help "save the day" in book 3. So enjoy some of the other books while waiting for book 3 if you haven't already read them.
September 27, 2025
Read this one and the first one up 10 days ago and screamed at the end of book two! Now I have to wait - I don't know how long (I don't do Amazon) for the solution, grrr. So Persephone, if you by any chance would be reading reviews on Goodreads, You are a genius, I love your writing, but please make them available on other platforms - (Kobo, for example?) - So I do not have to 'illegally' download them.
December 28, 2025
Good book
Wow this book has the ups and downs but it has The HEAT. Eva sends Robin back but Robin needs the money now not in a few weeks. She calls Leon to get the money but what she gets is far more than what she expects. Eva is trying to change but doesn't know how. Robin wants to give in but she has her family to take care of. These two women are so different but want to make it work. Eva sends her home again but on different terms. Can't wait to read the next book
Wow this book has the ups and downs but it has The HEAT. Eva sends Robin back but Robin needs the money now not in a few weeks. She calls Leon to get the money but what she gets is far more than what she expects. Eva is trying to change but doesn't know how. Robin wants to give in but she has her family to take care of. These two women are so different but want to make it work. Eva sends her home again but on different terms. Can't wait to read the next book
August 29, 2025
So good
Loved diving back into Eva and Robin's story, especially after Eva stops fighting what she has with Robin. Really enjoyed getting to see characters from the past duologies, Juno and Hadria especially. Bummed it ends on a cliffhanger but that will just make it that much sweeter when Eva burns the world down in book 3!
Loved diving back into Eva and Robin's story, especially after Eva stops fighting what she has with Robin. Really enjoyed getting to see characters from the past duologies, Juno and Hadria especially. Bummed it ends on a cliffhanger but that will just make it that much sweeter when Eva burns the world down in book 3!
September 5, 2025
the only downside is the wait for book 3
This novel, like the author’s previous novels, is a perfect balance of fantasy, adventure and steamy sex. The story continues to be an exciting ride with even more exciting characters. This is building to an amazing finale and I cannot wait!
This novel, like the author’s previous novels, is a perfect balance of fantasy, adventure and steamy sex. The story continues to be an exciting ride with even more exciting characters. This is building to an amazing finale and I cannot wait!
September 6, 2025
The cliffhangers are brutal in this series. Cannot wait for the next book in the series!! Robin and Eva are hot together and the story is compelling and there is intensity in both the love scenes as well as the storyline of a mob queen trying to protect the person she won't admit is her everything.
September 23, 2025
Perfect Book 2
I can read all of Persephone’s book over and over but this new series is by far my favorite! Eva and Robin are 2 people who should never meet or fall in love but sometimes fate steps in to ensure they do! With some cameos from other books sprinkled in along with some very spicy romance-book 2 doesn’t disappoint! Can’t wait for book 3! 5 🌟
I can read all of Persephone’s book over and over but this new series is by far my favorite! Eva and Robin are 2 people who should never meet or fall in love but sometimes fate steps in to ensure they do! With some cameos from other books sprinkled in along with some very spicy romance-book 2 doesn’t disappoint! Can’t wait for book 3! 5 🌟
November 4, 2025
Quase bom, gosto de possessividade na medida certa, isso foi legal...
Mas outras coisas são um pouco irritantes, as personagens tem dupla personalidade sem ter, não consigo ver exatamente onde elas começam realmente a se gostar (nem aqui, nem no 1o) e tem muita cena de sexo repetitiva, tive que pular essas partes. Não sei se vou ler o 3o, talvez se passar um tempo...
Mas outras coisas são um pouco irritantes, as personagens tem dupla personalidade sem ter, não consigo ver exatamente onde elas começam realmente a se gostar (nem aqui, nem no 1o) e tem muita cena de sexo repetitiva, tive que pular essas partes. Não sei se vou ler o 3o, talvez se passar um tempo...
November 23, 2025
The animosity in this sequel is bizarre. Book 1 worked because the characters cared about each other despite the issues. Book 2 is just Robin repeatedly saying, "I hate you," and then having sex. It's a whole book of two adults throwing tantrums without believable justification. After about Angry-Smut-Scene #14 or #15, I DNFed.
January 3, 2026
Once again couldn't put the book down
I am so enjoying this series1st book was good the second 1 was much better And I'm sure the 3rd 1 is going to be fantastic I couldn't put it down I read it in 1 day lucky it was a Saturday and I didn't have to work I recommend this book I recommend this series
I am so enjoying this series1st book was good the second 1 was much better And I'm sure the 3rd 1 is going to be fantastic I couldn't put it down I read it in 1 day lucky it was a Saturday and I didn't have to work I recommend this book I recommend this series
August 30, 2025
i love Eva
I know Juno is the most powerful of them all, but Eva is the most ruthless but captivating! I think I love her personality, the real Ice Queen! This series is my favorite among all!!! I cant put it down!!
I know Juno is the most powerful of them all, but Eva is the most ruthless but captivating! I think I love her personality, the real Ice Queen! This series is my favorite among all!!! I cant put it down!!
August 31, 2025
Oooo October
Adore the storyline of the two mains. Excellent series. The character development is wonderful along with the dialogue. Highly recommend to those reading the reviews. The series is a MUST - escape from the daily & enjoy the read.🪄✨📕
Adore the storyline of the two mains. Excellent series. The character development is wonderful along with the dialogue. Highly recommend to those reading the reviews. The series is a MUST - escape from the daily & enjoy the read.🪄✨📕
September 2, 2025
I love everything this girl writes. And I am absolutely obsessed with Eva and Robin. They are just so magnificent in their own ways. I am desperate to learn where they go next.
September 6, 2025
Just gets better
Love this second book in the series can't wait for book 3.
If you like mafia queens with a big soft spot for the right lady with plenty of spice then this is the book for you
Love this second book in the series can't wait for book 3.
If you like mafia queens with a big soft spot for the right lady with plenty of spice then this is the book for you
September 15, 2025
Devoured this book in one day! Great continuation of Eva and Robin’s story. It was fun to have the characters from the other mafia series pop-up and make me want to re-read their stories.
Can’t wait for the 3rd book!
Can’t wait for the 3rd book!
August 30, 2025
This was way better than the first book but again I fear we are forgiving Eva wayyyyy too much
September 3, 2025
left me want more, much more
I could hardly put this book down. It has you low, then high and a cliff hanger, can hardly wait for the next one
I could hardly put this book down. It has you low, then high and a cliff hanger, can hardly wait for the next one
September 4, 2025
Nooooooooo
This could not be happening. I so dont whant Robin hurt in that way. Why oh why.... Cliffhanger after all that was going on between them. A 5🌟 all the way.
This could not be happening. I so dont whant Robin hurt in that way. Why oh why.... Cliffhanger after all that was going on between them. A 5🌟 all the way.
September 5, 2025
Felt like a reread of book 1
September 13, 2025
Great Story
Loved it. Great Story, fantastic characters. Can't for Eva to go scorched earth and finally admit how much Robin really means to her.
Loved it. Great Story, fantastic characters. Can't for Eva to go scorched earth and finally admit how much Robin really means to her.
September 24, 2025
Ughhhhh I want book three right now 🥹🥹🥹
October 1, 2025
I definitely liked this book more than the first one though I found myself skipping over pretty much every spice scene. So many it detracted from the story a lot.
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