הרכוש שלו

The Ritual Room #2

by P. Rayne, פ. ריין (Author's Hebrew Name), טל לוי אסקרי (Translator)

חשבתי שמצאתי את הסוף הטוב שלי. הייתי מאוהב עד שהיא הרסה הכול וברחה ממני. חיפשתי אותה במשך ארבע שנים ארוכות, עד שמצאתי אותה. תכננתי את הנקמה המושלמת, לחטוף את רפסודי ביום שבו הייתה אמורה להתחתן עם גבר אחר ולהכריח אותה להתמודד עם הזעם שלי כשתהיה כלואה באחוזה הגותית שלי. עשיתי את זה.

עכשיו היא כאן, ולמרות הרצון שלי להעניש אותה, עדיין ישנה בינינו משיכה בלתי ניתנת להכחשה, וכשקירות האחוזה סוגרים עלינו, שנינו נאלצים להתמודד עם האמת. האם נוכל לסמוך זה על זה, או שהעבר האפל שלנו יכלה את שנינו?

הרכוש שלו מאת סופרת רבי המכר פ' ריין הוא רומן עכשווי אפל, גרסה מחודשת של רפונזל.
זה הספר שני בסדרת אחוזת חצות. הספר הראשון, האולטימטום שלו, יצא בהוצאת אליטה וזכה להצלחה רבה. כל ספר בסדרה נכתב על גיבורים שונים ויכול להיקרא כספר יחיד.

שימו לב:
הספר עוסק בנושאים כגון חטיפה, שבי ואלימות, ומתמקד באווירה אפלה וגותית, ובדמות גיבור מיוסר.
אזהרות טריגר ספציפיות עשויות לכלול: חטיפה, שבי, אלימות, מוות וטראומה הקשורה לאובדן הורה, נוסף להתעללות.

Genres: Dark Romance, Second Chance, Enemies To Lovers, Romance, Retellings, Forced Proximity, Second Chance Romance

310 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

Reviews

[❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

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'S𝐇A𝐓T𝐄R𝐄D V𝐎W𝐒' Is the second full length gothic romance book within the 'Midnight Manor' series by author P. Rayne. Spoken in dual POV's. This story is about Kol and Rapsody.

Really enjoyed the first book and couldn't wait to dive back into this gothic fairy re-telling Rapunzel, once it landed on my ipad I dived right in...

These two had a whirlwind of a first encounter, they met, sparks flew, they fell hard and fast.

He was on his last deployment
She lived a life of solitary

She's lived the life like a convent girl, barely stepping foot outside of the apartment, where her mother has full reign over her. The only time she's had any sort of freedom was when her mother was briefly admitted in the hospital, it was also that time when she'd met Kol.

Then within a blink of an eye she vanished without a trace leaving him hurt and bewildered. It's taken him exactly three long years to find her again and gloves are off he's come in with a thirst for revenge.

📚'𝑰'𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰'𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰'𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.'

Kol and Rapsody were as different as chalk and cheese, but together they were perfection, he allowed her to spread her wings and experience many new things, she broke down his walls allowing him to open upen up like never before.

Like the previous book these brothers have unorthodox ways of getting their girls, by kidnapping them and once they claim them, these tough guys turn into obsessive marshmallows with the girls running rings around them. This had many twists and turns which I loved, I'm really enjoying this series, unique, easy to get into, relatable characters, spooky manor vibes, and I'm here for it all.

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[Jenn (The Book Refuge) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very engaging! Really enjoying this series!!

I love how they subtly followed Rapunzel in this one! I was so intrigued by Kol and the lengths he was willing to go to for his family. I knew he had some secret pain and meeting Rhapsody, the woman he blames for it all, was bound to bring out some secrets.

Rhapsody is about to get married and Kol is NOT going to let that happen. No, he steps in and kidnaps her, of course. And what better revenge than to make her fall for him again and then rip it all the way.

Yeah, that will go well, Kol. Get me the popcorn! I'm hooked.

This was a fast paced, spicy, angsty second chance romance. A little bit of a dark edge and a whole lot of a good time. I can't wait for the next installment.

I listened to this via audio and it was a duet effort from Tor Thom & Muffy Newtown. They were both perfection!

4 stars
3 on the spice scale

[BookishRaquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️ | 5 🎧

Shattered Vows is the second book in the Midnight Manor series and is a Rapunzel reimagining. I have not read many fairytale retellings, but I enjoyed this one. Koi and Rapsody’s story is very captivating. Kol was determined to get revenge against Rapsody for leaving him without a word. As he spends more time with Rapsody, Kol can't deny his feelings for her. Their relationship is intense, and their chemistry is sizzling. They were very much emotionally connected and destined to be together. Ironically, being kidnapped by Kol was the best thing that happened to Rapsody. Shattered Vows was my introduction to the Voss family. This is a well-written, fast-paced story with amazing character development. I can't wait to read more.

NARRATION:
Tor Thom and Muffy Newtown did a wonderful job with this story and are the perfect voices for Kol and Rapsody. They portrayed the characters' personalities perfectly and brought them to life.

Thanks to P. Rayne and Valentine PR for a gifted audiobook copy for review.

[CB · Rating 5 out of 5]

REVIEW


Rating: 4.5/5
POV: 1st, dual
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine; Retelling- Rapunzel/Tangled; Age Gap (12 years); Kidnapping; “Mine”
Heat Level: 5+/5
Kinks: Exhibitionism

Likes:
* Loved the play on the Tangled version of the Rapunzel story. It was fun to see how creative the authors would get with the plot to follow along
* I loved Kol & Rapsodys personality dynamic. I love the grumpy/sunshine trope.

Dislikes:
* there are some phrases that the authors use repetitively and I can see how this would be found to be very annoying. Personally I found it more funny than anything but still it doesn’t equal A+ writing lol.


Conclusion:
Super sexy fun Tangled (the movie) retelling. The grumpy/sunshine trope is deliciously done in this book as our MMC is seriously big dark grump but man is he soft and possessive for his lady. The FMC has a soft heart and isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. I also liked how the age gap in this story is just as big as the age gap in the Asher’s book but it’s not a big deal in this one. I prefer it when age gaps are treated that way. The story wasn’t perfect but it was fun, sexy, and a good plot. I will definitely be continuing the series.

Another lovely buddy read with Lori 💕

4.5/5

[Vanessa Booked Up · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars!

"Because what?” she asks, her eyes searching mine.
“Because it’s you. Rapsody… you’re everything to me. You always have been.”
Her lips tip, and her eyes fill with unshed tears. “Kol, but you changed your mind?”
“God, yes. I’d kill any fucker who hurt you, even if that means myself.”

This is such a great series. I read the first book, Moonlit Thorns, earlier this year and was instantly obsessed with these complex Voss brothers. This one is a Rapunzel re-telling with a twist.

Rapsody and Kol were engaged once, but on the day they were to exchange their vows, Rapsody disappeared. So years later, after searching for her endlessly, Kol decides to kidnap her on the day she's supposed to marry someone else.. only fair, right? That and he has vowed to make her fall in love with him and get revenge.

Something about a man scorned is just so dang sweet!!! :-D

What to Expect:
- Virgin heroine
- Revenge trope
- Fairytale retelling (Rapunzel)
- Second chance
- Forced proximity
- Mafia romance
- Age gap
- Billionaire hero

Rapsody's mother has kept her sheltered her whole life. Even when she did first meet Kol, it's because her mother was ill. Years later, Rapsody still thinks about what might've been when it comes to Kol. But her mother brainwashed her and got her away from him.

I was so ready for the revenge trope. I loved going back to Midnight Manor with the aesthetics of the castle, the staff, and the rest of the brothers...and Anabelle! My heart melted for Kol.

“I’m going to make her fall for me again. Make her think all is forgiven and that I’m the same man she met back in Atlanta. Show her how wonderful our life together could be. Ruin her, in all the ways that count, and leave her the same way she left me.”

“You think you can do that without falling for her?” he asks.

“Of course I can.” I glare at him. Leave it to Nero to voice my own fear.

But Rapsody is so sweet and kind that it was such a freaking delight to watch her blow Kol's plan to smithereens.

I listened to the audio on this one and Tor and Muffy did an excellent job.

And, y'all, the next book is a Cinderella retelling.... I'M SO READY!!!

[P. Rayne]

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[Katelynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another can't miss series of 2024 with the addition of a Rapunzel inspired retelling. Rapsody and Kol had me sucked in from the beginning with their intense past, to plans of vengeance, and of course that steamy chemistry. Rapsody fell into her Rapunzel role beautifully, full of innocence as she navigates a world of lies and unknowns. I really enjoyed Kol and the darkness he brings. He's the moody, mysterious brother that has a sweet spot for his prey. We get to revisit our favorite steamy and secretive club while also seeing these characters build their emotional connection. Both characters grew in ways they didn't expect, and im really relieved they didn't repeat past mistakes. This felt like such a seamless addition to the series and made me even more eager to learn Nero's secrets.

[Sienasummerrreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This follows Rhapsody 22 who has been sheltered her whole life by her mother and on the day of her wedding to another man, the man I walked away from four years ago is standing in front of me to take me away. His name is Cole Voss. Once the love of my life, I needed to leave and run away as I discovered what he did murdering a man. But was that the full story or am I being fed lies?

This was great the storyline revenge path I was ready for but was shocked when everything changed and the true secrets were revealed. I did not expect the plot twist towards the end. Rhapsody may be sheltered but Cole brings out her confidence. Commanding and controlling her in the bedroom was delicious. I loved being back in the manor and discovering a mysterious element where characters follow pathways that lead them to other areas of the manor or towards characters. I’m interested to find out if we will get an answer on this potential spirit.
Audiobook was fantastic with Tor and Muffy highly recommend.

If you love:

🔹Dark Contemporary Romance
🔹Enemies To Lovers
🔹Billionaire
🔹Secret Society
🔹Age Gap
🔹Perfect Amount Of Delicious Spice

Genre/Type: Dark Contemporary Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook - ALC
Audiobook Length: 6hrs 48mins
Narrators: Tor Thom and Muffy Newton - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Midnight Manor Series
Tropes or Themes: Billionaire, Enemies To Lovers, Second Chance, Secret Society, Age Gap (12yrs), Forced Proximity, Modern Rapunzel, Retelling, Ex Military MMC, Sheltered FMC, Jealousy, Kidnapping, Revenge, Mine, Family Drama, Panic Attacks, Violence, Trauma, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Virgin, BDSM, Bondage, Exhibitionist, Knife Play, Impact Play, Blood Play and Paint Scene
Mentions: Child Abuse
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[sav · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was just…okay.

I really liked the beginning 50% of this. Kol intrigued me a lot from the first book so I was excited to have his book.

I liked the dynamic between the couple a lot, but then there was a whole revenge plot going on that pretty rapidly fizzled out into just falling in love. The chemistry and the sex club flowed well.

The second half of the book felt very rushed and all the plot twists thrown in were a bit mind boggling considering the level of security this family is supposed to have. I really loved the gothic setting in the first book, but it felt like little bits were randomly thrown in this book and weirdly made it feel like a PNR at times. I also forgot this was a mafia until the ending conveniently reminded me. At this point I don’t feel the need to continue the series. Overall it was a quick, decent read.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving this Midnight Manor dark retelling series. This is book two of the interconnected series called Shattered Vows. It is a Rapunzel retelling and was so well done. There were so many references to the story of Rapunzel in this story and they were woven in so perfectly. My favorite is the lanterns!! I feel like both Kol and Rhapsody had such amazing character growth in this story from the first page to the end. It’s fun, spicy, dark romance and a really fun retelling of Rapunzel. The audiobook was so well done! Tor Thom and Muffy Newtown did so well bringing these characters to life. I was very entertained and enjoyed listening to this story.

[Melissa Houpt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shattered Vows is the second book in the Midnight Manor series and is a modern Rapunzel retelling.
Kol and Rapsody are the definition of opposites attract and are absolutely perfect. Lover to enemies back to lovers and ohhhh what a ride filled with angst and undeniable chemistry.
Rapsody spent all her life sheltered and honestly held back by her mother. Who would have thought being kidnapped by the man who she left at the alter would give her the freedom she wanted?
Love, love, absolutely love this series!! It just keeps getting better and I’m excited to see what unhinged brilliance Nero’s story will bring.

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this even more than the first book!
It's always amazing when a series only improves with each book.
Cannot wait for book 3 since it will be Nero and he has been a joy to read so far.
Excited to get his full story!

[Rue · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

Okay this one was actually very good, I absolutely loved it.

I liked Kol and Rapsody, they were good.

the plot twist in this book was good and I liked it. although I kinda knew that it was gonna happen, but alas, it was good.

I am excited for Nero’s book, his sounds really good, bc I like me a good stalker romance 😉 lmaoo 🤣

Anyways, I enjoyed this book and I enjoyed listening to it. it was fun! and the secret society club is always a plus for me 🤭

[Brittany ⭑ Book lover · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶️

Loved. Loved. I adore a retelling (I mean come on - a good fairytale inspired spicy story 🤤) and this one was perfect. This is the second book in this series and inspired by Rapunzel. I loved the similarities between this story and the inspiration story but with that darker, gothic tone added in.

Kol and Rapsody are total opposites but perfect for each other. The characters were amazing there was the perfect balance of past and present to keep me interested but enough to fill in the gaps. The side characters make just the right amount of appearances and set up beautifully for the series to continue. Definitely one to read!

As always, check for TWs and happy reading!

[readingwithliliana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to read the ARC of this book for Valentine PR in return for my honest thoughts/opinion 🫶🏼

I’m still undecided on whether I love this book more than the first one. I feel like I would have loved to have a lil more details, because once the plot started, it felt a lil rushed and it was just a lot to process at once. But other than that, I loved the tension between these two and Kol Voss has officially been added to the book bf list 🤭

This is definitely another favorite when it comes to a dark fairytale retelling, and can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the series!

[Michelle]

DNF 35%

This was so far-fetched and everyone was pretty unlikeable and this whole thing is one big miscommunication and revenge trope. Petty revenge...with no communication. No real chemistry. I don't care about either characters or if they get together, so why should I keep reading it? But no rating because I didn't read far enough into it to really give it a truly fair chance.

[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kol and Rapsody's story is a dark Rapunzel retelling that you won't want to miss. I fell in love with these two right away, in fact, I had just finished listening to MOONLIT THORNS and dove right into this book because I couldn't wait to see who would be the one to crack Kol's tough exterior.

Kol met Rapsody just before his final tour in the Military, they fell in love hard and fast and were set to get married but she never showed up at the courthouse and left town without a trace. Fast forward four years and Kol has found her. It's not as easy as that, nope he goes and kidnaps her right from the church as she's about to get married to someone else!

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[PP's Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dark Rapunzel retelling? Sign me up! I am a retelling addict and I feel Rapunzel doesn't get much chance. And what a way to execute this! This Rapunzel is getting kidnapped from the church on the day of her marriage and getting locked in a tower of a gothic haunted mansion by a morally grey billionaire alpha hero seeking revenge. Spark fly. Hearts break. Wounds heal. And I am not ready to get down from this scorching hot and beautifully emotions rollercoaster called Shattered Vows by P. Rayne.

This is the second standalone set in Midnight Manor and I am so excited to be back with Voss brothers. They are all damaged and lost but Kol is in a different level. His time in military set him apart. His presence in every page is so powerful. He is a must read book boyfriend if you love jealous possessive alpha heroes. He has demons like grief and anger about the past but he also loves deeply and fiercely and intensely. Rapsody is the one who got inside his apparently dead cold heart. Even though he feels that she betrayed and abandoned him at the court house, he never stopped loving her and that's why his devious plan went sideways.

Rapsody has lived an extremely sheltered life. Her mother put her in a cage of restrictions, fear and manipulations. Falling for Kol was her first taste at freedom but her mother snatched that away by playing mind games. And this version of Kol is unknown to her. She is sweet and innocent whole Kol is angry and enraged and twisted. But she has a healing touch for his heart. The best part about Kol is he accepts his dark side. And the best part about Rapsody is she still loves him. It was so spicy specially all the sex club scenes. Rapsody's innocence didn't stop her from being adventurous and daring. Kol didn't expect her to embrace his dark and kinky side so openly. It just proved that they are perfect for each other.


The story has a suspense part regarding Rapsody's mother and a slightly paranormal vibe considering the tragic history of the manor. The bromance is epic. It was a beautiful balance of sinful, heartaching and explosive feels.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

[Rachel - Read with Rach · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Kol and Rhapsody’s story so much! I was hooked from page one. I had no idea where the story was going and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. The audiobook was so good - the narrators were perfect. I love the Voss brothers and can’t wait for book 3!

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½
🌶️🌶️🌶️½
Sweet, innocent Rapsody has a naughty side, and now that I’ve discovered it, it’s impossible to ignore.

📚 Book Review 📚
Shattered Vows is a loose Rapunzel retelling. I really enjoyed it. It was fun to see how the authors tied the well-loved story into a contemporary setting with secret societies, possessive men, and dark themes. I found it to be an exciting and spicy read.

This is the second of the Voss brothers’ tales. Kol is just as OTT J/P as his brother, Asher, and falls just as hard for his woman, despite himself. What started as a kidnapping and revenge plot quickly devolved into love and an even greater obsession.

I had mixed feelings towards Rapsody. The naive virgin trope is not one of my favorite tropes—I much prefer a stronger character—but Rapsody’s upbringing under her heavy-handed mother left no other option. She had to be naïve and untouched to fit her past; nothing else would have made sense.

This is a medium/fast-burn and spicy MF romance with a lot of sexual exploration.

Shattered Vows can be read as a complete standalone.

If you love dark retellings, this is the book for you.

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
The book itself was exciting, but it’s even better in audio!

I loved the duet-style narration by Tor Thom and Muffy Newton. They were perfect fits for Kol, Rapsody, and the secondary characters. They made the spicy scenes pop and gave life to the characters.

This is an easy book to get lost in.

Genre: Dark Gothic Romance
Tropes/Features: Rapunzel retelling, billionaire, age gap, antihero, morally grey, secret society, kidnapping, forced proximity, revenge, second chance, runaway bride, virgin FMC
POV: Dual 1st Person POV
Narration Type: Duet-style
Narrator(s): Tor Thom & Muffy Newton
Relationship Type: MF, medium burn, spicy
Book Type/Ending: Interconnected standalone with HEA
TW/CW: Available at the back of the book

[Lorna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 in this fantastic steamy, dirty talking, kinky, dark retailing series. This story is the retailing of Rapunzel and it was everything and so much more 😊

Rapsody and Kol were set to marry and on their wedding day Kol is waiting patiently for Rapsody but she doesn't show, so he does what any ditched groom would do he spends the next 4 years looking for her. When he finds her set to marry someone else he kidnaps her and brings her back to his gothic mansion and hides her away his ivy tower.

Kol has a plan to make Rapsody fall in love with him again and leave her high and dry but plans to keep his head on straight and not fall for her along the way (as a way to punish her for leaving him at the altar). After a few days Kol is already struggling with his plan and keeping Rapsody in the ivy tower, whilst blowing hot and cold with Rapsody.

Rapsody is woken up in the middle of the night she follows a light that leads her out of her tower which should be locked she finds her way outside and instead of running away like she plans to do she finds Kol by a pond and she can't get her feet to move away from Kol so she goes to him instead.

Rapsody confesses to Kol how she has been brought up so sheltered, that it's always just been her and her mum, that she didn't choose to leave Kol on their wedding day but how her mum had explained to Rapsody that Kol was a bad man and couldn't be trusted because he didn't tell her the whole truth of who he was, including being a billionaire. She goes on to explain that she wants to learn some new experiences with her life that she's never had before.

Kol sees this as an opportunity for his plan to work, but along the way he starts to realise that he wants all her firsts especially after she gives him her "V" card and he explains what he likes to do in the basement 😊 after she saw him in a lions mask .

[Melissa, Book Boyfriend and Husband Make Three · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shattered Vows is another hit from the dark side of this duo. If, like me, you don’t usually read fairytale retellings, I would highly recommend you ignore that thought. Koi and Rapsody’s story consumed me from start to finish.
“Shattered Vows” is another hit from the darker side of this duo. If you, like me, don’t usually read fairy tale retellings, I highly recommend you set aside that hesitation. Kol and Rhapsody’s story captivated me from start to finish.

Kol is bent on revenge against the woman who left his life without so much as a note. He’s determined to uncover the answers to the questions that have haunted him for years, and then he plans to turn the tables on her. Rhapsody has spent her life under her mother’s watchful eye, doing what she was told to keep her mother content. It was evident early on that her mother’s actions did nothing more than stifle the person Rhapsody truly was. Watching her open up and explore her surroundings with a freedom she never had was delightful. She was the perfect mix of sweet innocence and sassy adventurer.

Kol embodies the essence of dark and dangerous, yet he’s surprisingly sweet in his own revenge-filled, anti-hero heart. He may not have allowed many into his circle, but those he did were fortunate to have this man in their corner. He was fiercely loyal and showed no mercy when it came to protecting those he loved.

The chemistry between Kol and Rhapsody was intense from the outset, and with every interaction, it grew increasingly potent. Kol may have persuaded himself that a single motive guided his actions, while Rapsody might have believed she was staying because of the freedom. In reality, they were both deceiving themselves; there was never any chance they wouldn’t evolve from kidnapping and revenge to an inevitable endgame. Their connection was explosively physical, but it was so much more than that. The intensity permeated every page; they were, without a doubt, meant to be.

“Shattered Vows” is proof that we all still crave fairy tales, especially when they’re dark and spicy. This tale of a billionaire bad boy and a sheltered good girl leads to a deliciously spicy journey. Add in a secret society, a dash of angst, sprinkles of emotion, a kidnapping, a hint of revenge, and a tragically tortured lead, and you have an irresistible, perfectly spicy, adult romance retelling of Rapunzel. I’m eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Voss brothers!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5, I can't get enough, Stars!

After reading Moonlit Thorns, I knew without a doubt, that I had to get my hands on the next installment, ASAP. And believe me when I tell you, this series keeps getting better and better!

Shattered Vows is the second installment of the Midnight Manor series and follows the story of Kol and Rapsody. Once upon a time, Kol and Rapsody fell hard and fell fast. But, Rapsody isn’t like the other girls. She’s lived an incredibly sheltered life and when their love is put to the test, Rapsody disappears and ruins everything. Now, years later, Kol is on a mission for revenge and kidnapping Rapsody seems like the perfect plan…

Shattered Vows sucked in from the very first page. Rapsody is the perfect representation of Rapunzel. She’s innocent and sheltered. She only knows the life her mother has given her and has never questioned it until Kol. Kol is his own brand of darkness. He’s intense and not afraid to go after the things he wants. Together, these two shouldn’t work but their connection is all-consuming and I loved seeing Kol and Rapsody navigate through all the hurdles P. Rayne threw at them.

P. Rayne has completely knocked it out of the park with Shattered Vows. The characters are the perfect mix of dark and light. They are complex and intriguing. You’ll find yourself utterly consumed, desperate for answers, and ultimately, will lose track of time because you can’t stop reading.

If you’re a fan of fairytale re-tellings, you won’t want to miss Shattered Vows. This modern-day, Rapunzel re-telling is filled with action, suspense, angst, and danger. It more than delivers with its secrets, revelations, sexy good times, and of course romance.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

[Ana_books_and_stuff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me just tell you this book did not disappoint, if you read the first one and were hyped up by Asher, this one will, for sure, keeps the pace of these unhinged Voss brothers. P. Rayne wrote a great story, not falling on clichés as sometimes happen with retelling.
This is the second book from the Midnight Manor series, that fallows 4 brothers, Asher, Kol, Obsidian and Nero.
This is the story of Kol and Rapsody, and it’s a dark retelling of Rapunzel, and it’s so so so, good.
And since I read this in Moonlit Thorns, I knew I had to read this book, fast.
“Apparently yesterday was her wedding day. He may or may not have kidnapped her from the church.”
This book kidnaps you from the start, my heart had its strings pulled tight from the first chapter, and I was just biting my nails and turning pages and didn’t want to stop because I had to know all.
Kol is just a beautiful, tortured soul, that just wants to be loved, and he thought he had found it when he first met Rapsody, but her mother got in the way.
And all through the book we feel his pain and his battle with himself trying to fight the love he feels for Rapsody.
Rapsody is a beautiful naïve girl, due to her uber sheltered life, that doesn’t know anything of the world, but with Kol she will discover all its magnificent bright colors, including the morally gray one.

This book is full of tension between the characters and mystery, and it will submerge you in this wonderful universe.
It has great character development and great plot, it’s a story that will keep you raped in it until the end.

Tropes:
Rapunzel Retelling
Age Gab
Secret Society
Gothic Vibe
Kidnapping
Billionaire
Anti Hero
Spice
second chance

And now I just want more…

[What.Nikki.Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

💛 Rapunzel retelling
💛 Second chance
💛 Bdsm club
💛 Secret society
💛 Dark romantic suspense
💛 Forced Proximity
💛 Kidnapping
💛 Billionaire
💛 Anti- hero
💛 Dual/1st pov

💕 Kol + Rhapsody 💕

This is the second standalone set in Midnight Manor and I am so excited to be back. The first book was a Beauty and the Beast retelling and I absolutely loved it as well. The Voss billionaire brothers are all damaged and lost but Kol.... He is a different level. He has military experience and it makes his alpha possessive dark and broody ness so powerful. He kidnaps Rhapsody after she had left him before their wedding years ago. Despite his *hate* and hurt from that he's never been able to get her out of his mind and heart.

The audio for this was fantastic and when I tell you I listened to it straight through in one sitting! I am absolutely obsessed with this series and can't wait for the next one Midnight Whispers, a Cinderella retelling!

Thank you for this ARC+ALC @authorprayne and @valentine_pr_

[Lynette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genre/Trope: Age-Gap, Second-Chance Romance
Book Type: Interconnected Standalone
Book Length: Novel
POV: Alternating Dual
Male MC: Kol Voss is a billionaire that lives with his 3 brothers in a massive gothic manor. The Voss brothers had a terrible upbringing and each have emotional demons that they have to fight against. Kol is ex-military/special ops and was devastated when Rapsody left him at the altar 4 years ago. Kol is 35 and has shaved dark hair and caramel-brown eyes.
Female MC: Rapsody lived an extremely sheltered life due to a very overprotective mother. She met Kol years ago and loved him but was scared and left him at the altar and ran away. Rapsody is 23 and has long blonde hair and green eyes.
Endearment: Sweetheart
Spice Level: Medium
Frequency of Spice: Low/Medium
Angst Level: Low
Cliffhanger: No
My Review: I really liked the first book in the series but this one was a bit boring in my opinion. The beginning started off good with some anger, kidnapping and angsty revenge plots, but once the drama was resolved it just kind of fizzled into “meh” territory to me. It was a decent story, just not my favorite so far.

[Stephhh✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kol and Rapsody were EVERYTHING. I thought to myself that there was no way they could be anymore swoon worthy than Asher and Annabelle but I was wrong.

Kol Voss is one of 4 Voss brothers and is hell bent on finding and seeking his revenge on Rapsody for leaving him. He vows that once he gets her, he won’t fall in love with her (yeah, okay) and that he will break her heart the way his was broken.

But as the story unfolds, he realizes that Rapsody is irresistible and his love for her is all consuming. He would do anything for her (and does). Rapsody is innocent and a bit naive, thanks to her over bearing mother sheltering her for her whole life. Kol gives her the freedom she has always sought, encourages her to find her own path in life and to explore the things she’s always wanted to.

While these two are completely opposite in every way, the chemistry is undeniable. Idk what P. Rayne has sprinkled into this series with the Voss brothers but I am eating it up! I can’t wait for book 3! 🤤🤤

The spice was spicing, especially with our FMC being a virgin (literally one of my favorite “tropes”).

5⭐️
3🌶️

[cloudy · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was nothing like i expected from what little was known about kol in the previous book i gathered this would be a second chance romance, but their backstory was surreal to me. who would have imagined, boy obsessed with revenge kol was actually just a betrayed boy obsessed who actually felt deeply? his demons were haunting. the way the authors weaved this into a retelling of rapunzel was actually mind blowing. in my opinion, that element was better in this book than in the first. every minute detail spoke to the bigger picture and by the time i connected all the dots i was around. furthermore, the darkness in this book was very reminiscent of mafia academy, and not only that but the little easter eggs and cameos came for my heart, making me miss it even more.

* i was sent an arc by the authors in exchange for a honest review

[prarthita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I skipped the club scenes... I don't know but those scenes were cringing me out...even in the previous book. And I'm not liking the spicy scenes at all. But otherwise, this book is okay and did justice with Rapunzel's retelling part like Rapunzel's long hair, living away from society(I hope you are getting what I'm saying), lantern scene and others. Chemistry is there and I felt it but this book didn't give that vibe so...yeah.

[Susan (susayq ~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kol and Rapsody were just perfect together, even though Kol thought he was a bad guy and she was too innocent. I loved the fact that this is Rapunzel retelling. And extra love for the nods to Disney's version ;) I definitely can not wait for Nero's story!