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Passion: A Dark College Reverse Harem
They say after betrayal comes ruin. They weren't wrong.
Ancient secrets emerge from the university's foundations. The artefact we fought over is merely a key to something darker, older, and more powerful. Our enemies circle, thinking us weak in our division.
They've underestimated what I'm capable of when I have nothing left to lose.
Beneath crumbling gothic arches and blood-stained pages of forgotten texts, we face an impossible destroy each other completely or forge something unbreakable from our ruin.
They've seen my sin. They've felt my wrath. Now they'll witness my rise from the ashes.
This isn't just about survival anymore—it's about legacy. And at St. Bart’s, legends are written in blood.
This is a dark reverse harem contemporary romance book 3 out of 3 in a brand new series by USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton. You will come across TWs so please see inside for details.
Ancient secrets emerge from the university's foundations. The artefact we fought over is merely a key to something darker, older, and more powerful. Our enemies circle, thinking us weak in our division.
They've underestimated what I'm capable of when I have nothing left to lose.
Beneath crumbling gothic arches and blood-stained pages of forgotten texts, we face an impossible destroy each other completely or forge something unbreakable from our ruin.
They've seen my sin. They've felt my wrath. Now they'll witness my rise from the ashes.
This isn't just about survival anymore—it's about legacy. And at St. Bart’s, legends are written in blood.
This is a dark reverse harem contemporary romance book 3 out of 3 in a brand new series by USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton. You will come across TWs so please see inside for details.
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2025
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Eve Newton
240 books843 followersEve is a USA Today Bestselling Author with a specialty for steamy romance with strong female leads.
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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!
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/sinfullyde...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorEve
Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
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November 21, 2025
Passion - book 3 & the final book in the Kings of St. Bartholomew series. It hit the ground running after that killer cliff-hanger ending of book 2 and the tension didn't stop all the way through it. The knives were out for Sorcha, Cillian, Ciar & Axl with enemies coming out on all sides of woodwork. In the middle of all of that is a treasure hunt of sorts that brought all of them closer together. Mixed in with all of this was plenty of steamy scenarios and a few laughs too. This was a knockout ending to this trilogy and one hell of a read. Loved It.
November 22, 2025
This book throws you straight back into the fallout of Pride and it never slows down. The tension is constant, the danger is real, and every unanswered thread finally comes together. St. Bart’s has always been chaos, but Passion takes it to a whole new level.
Sorcha’s growth carries this entire finale. She’s still sharp, strong and capable of handling anything thrown at her, but she finally lets herself feel the reality she fought for throughout the series. She isn’t standing alone anymore. Watching her relationships with Axl, Ciar and Cillian lock into place was one of the strongest parts of the book. Each relationship matters in its own way and you can feel how deeply they all care about her.
The family side of this story hit just as hard. Axl’s family pulls her in, but they aren’t the only ones. Ciar and Cillian’s families accept her too. There is a scene with Iain and Sorcha that caught me off guard and almost made me cry. It was soft in a way this world rarely is and it added real emotional weight to the ending.
The stakes stay intense from start to finish. Enemies keep showing up, everything is a risk, and the entire group is constantly fighting to stay one step ahead. There is also a dangerous mission woven through the story that pushes them even closer and forces every character to show who they really are. Between the chaos, there is heat, humor and just enough quiet moments to make it all land.
As a final book, Passion does exactly what it needed to do. It is fast, emotional, full of payoff and genuinely satisfying. Eve Newton closed out this trilogy in a way that feels complete and earned. I closed the book happy, but still wanting more from this world.
Sorcha’s growth carries this entire finale. She’s still sharp, strong and capable of handling anything thrown at her, but she finally lets herself feel the reality she fought for throughout the series. She isn’t standing alone anymore. Watching her relationships with Axl, Ciar and Cillian lock into place was one of the strongest parts of the book. Each relationship matters in its own way and you can feel how deeply they all care about her.
The family side of this story hit just as hard. Axl’s family pulls her in, but they aren’t the only ones. Ciar and Cillian’s families accept her too. There is a scene with Iain and Sorcha that caught me off guard and almost made me cry. It was soft in a way this world rarely is and it added real emotional weight to the ending.
The stakes stay intense from start to finish. Enemies keep showing up, everything is a risk, and the entire group is constantly fighting to stay one step ahead. There is also a dangerous mission woven through the story that pushes them even closer and forces every character to show who they really are. Between the chaos, there is heat, humor and just enough quiet moments to make it all land.
As a final book, Passion does exactly what it needed to do. It is fast, emotional, full of payoff and genuinely satisfying. Eve Newton closed out this trilogy in a way that feels complete and earned. I closed the book happy, but still wanting more from this world.
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January 27, 2026
This is the 3rd and final book in this trilogy involving Sorcha and her kings. It does have an HEA and some spice in between the drama.
Sorcha and her 3 kings are in the thick of a real-life adventure of riddles. The more clues they find, the more clues they find. It's kind of non-stop riddles. Like one key opens a box with another key. All the while, someone is out to seriously injure all of them. Meanwhile, someone else is looking out for them, giving them just enough time to get out of the way. It's all a bit mysterious until finally, the mystery becomes clear and now Sorcha and her merry band of kings have something and someone to focus on.
The plot is good and is well written. I moved through this book quickly and there was really no fluff, which I appreciate. Would I re-read this series? Hmmm..probably not. It's a good one-and-done series. I like how bad-ass Sorcha is while being soft and vulnerable with her kings. She's definitely stepped into her queen role and owns it. I recommend for fans of mafia brat type tropes. The spice is still at 3.5 - 4 as it's not the main focus but there's enough to keep me looking forward to it.
Happy Reading!!
Sorcha and her 3 kings are in the thick of a real-life adventure of riddles. The more clues they find, the more clues they find. It's kind of non-stop riddles. Like one key opens a box with another key. All the while, someone is out to seriously injure all of them. Meanwhile, someone else is looking out for them, giving them just enough time to get out of the way. It's all a bit mysterious until finally, the mystery becomes clear and now Sorcha and her merry band of kings have something and someone to focus on.
The plot is good and is well written. I moved through this book quickly and there was really no fluff, which I appreciate. Would I re-read this series? Hmmm..probably not. It's a good one-and-done series. I like how bad-ass Sorcha is while being soft and vulnerable with her kings. She's definitely stepped into her queen role and owns it. I recommend for fans of mafia brat type tropes. The spice is still at 3.5 - 4 as it's not the main focus but there's enough to keep me looking forward to it.
Happy Reading!!
November 23, 2025
An explosive conclusion to a bombshell Trilogy. Adversaries come out of the wood work, and alliances are unexpectedly formed. A perfect plot twist for a RH mafia romance. Well written, great character development and necessary cliffhangers. Highly recommend!
January 13, 2026
-why choose
-found family
-mafia
-HEA
This was the concluding book in the series, and I thoroughly enjoyed each one. It was filled with action, emotion, and passion. If you appreciate characters who are strong, possessive, and devoted, yet recognize and respect their partner's strength, intelligence, and independence, allowing them to lead, then this book would likely appeal to you. This dynamic is reciprocal, as she, in turn, values her partner's intelligence, honesty, loyalty, and protective nature, not only from external threats but also from herself. Also the dads make me a laugh. Especially Ciars.
Three gentlemen each contribute a vital element to Sorcha (FMC): Cillian, the enforcer who observes and intervenes; Axl, the strategist with resources and wisdom, who also alleviates tension; and Ciar, the individual who is exceptionally protective and possessive. Three men to help a queen hold the throne.
-found family
-mafia
-HEA
This was the concluding book in the series, and I thoroughly enjoyed each one. It was filled with action, emotion, and passion. If you appreciate characters who are strong, possessive, and devoted, yet recognize and respect their partner's strength, intelligence, and independence, allowing them to lead, then this book would likely appeal to you. This dynamic is reciprocal, as she, in turn, values her partner's intelligence, honesty, loyalty, and protective nature, not only from external threats but also from herself. Also the dads make me a laugh. Especially Ciars.
Three gentlemen each contribute a vital element to Sorcha (FMC): Cillian, the enforcer who observes and intervenes; Axl, the strategist with resources and wisdom, who also alleviates tension; and Ciar, the individual who is exceptionally protective and possessive. Three men to help a queen hold the throne.
November 22, 2025
What can I say except 'Bleeping read it! '
This entire series has ruined me for any other mafia academy.
Each character is unhinged and will do anything to protect each other. No matter what that is, no matter how bl🩸🩸dy and no matter how messy. They protect each other - yes even the massive man mountain who is a grumpy so and so - he gets more grumpy in Passion, can't say I blame him, he's hurt (see Pride obviously) and no one wants to kiss his booboo. C'mon we don't do lovey dovey, these are mafia families, we don't coddle each other, we make the world 🔥 because that's the way we show our love, it IS our love language.
Eve Newton has once again surpassed all my expectations and has taken me on one gigantic rollercoaster ride. Buckle up, strap in and remember - keep your hands inside the car or you might lose a finger! 😁
This entire series has ruined me for any other mafia academy.
Each character is unhinged and will do anything to protect each other. No matter what that is, no matter how bl🩸🩸dy and no matter how messy. They protect each other - yes even the massive man mountain who is a grumpy so and so - he gets more grumpy in Passion, can't say I blame him, he's hurt (see Pride obviously) and no one wants to kiss his booboo. C'mon we don't do lovey dovey, these are mafia families, we don't coddle each other, we make the world 🔥 because that's the way we show our love, it IS our love language.
Eve Newton has once again surpassed all my expectations and has taken me on one gigantic rollercoaster ride. Buckle up, strap in and remember - keep your hands inside the car or you might lose a finger! 😁
January 1, 2026
Passion (Kings of St. Bartholomew’s, Book 3) was a strong continuation of the series and kept me fully invested. I really loved how protective and supportive the group is of one another—it genuinely felt like a unit, not just individual relationships. The dynamic between them continues to grow in a way that feels earned. The concept of the school remains intriguing and adds tension and mystery to the story without overwhelming it. I especially enjoyed the Irish female lead and how she holds her own in every situation. She’s resilient, grounded, and doesn’t lose herself, which made her easy to root for. Overall, a solid read that balanced intensity, connection, and character strength very well.
December 14, 2025
She's now a queen
What can I say, Sorcha is a machine and now a queen. Secret societies, hundred year old fued, other mafia families believing it's their birth right and waging war. Blown up houses, fights to the death, shady deals, twists and turns with the whole "Indian jones" theme running through it. A perfect end to this story. It was nice to read a very strong independent FMC that could fight and pushed against the "it's a mans world" mentality and the three kings, not clipping her wings but encouraging her to soar and lead the mafia war with a promise to always have her back. 4 🌟
What can I say, Sorcha is a machine and now a queen. Secret societies, hundred year old fued, other mafia families believing it's their birth right and waging war. Blown up houses, fights to the death, shady deals, twists and turns with the whole "Indian jones" theme running through it. A perfect end to this story. It was nice to read a very strong independent FMC that could fight and pushed against the "it's a mans world" mentality and the three kings, not clipping her wings but encouraging her to soar and lead the mafia war with a promise to always have her back. 4 🌟
November 20, 2025
Thrilling, fast passed and steamy! Passion was aptly named as this book was full of it! The conclusion of Kings of St Bartholomew was the perfect ending! Danger lurked around every corner, which caused Sorcha and her men to become even closer. Each relationship gave Sorcha something that she never had and I loved how her men's family brought her into their fold and how her extended family was there for her, unbeknownst to her. Bravo!!!
November 23, 2025
The ending fell flat for me. Didn’t really like it compared to the other 2.
Sorscha- felt like she was a wanna be queen. Too stubborn for her own good.
Ciar- always love a growly alpha
Axl- English husband so always up for a laugh
Cillian- silent enforcer who always knows what she needs
I think the best part of the book was the guys dads. I loved seeing how they stepped in to help the guys, and by extension Sorcha.
Sorscha- felt like she was a wanna be queen. Too stubborn for her own good.
Ciar- always love a growly alpha
Axl- English husband so always up for a laugh
Cillian- silent enforcer who always knows what she needs
I think the best part of the book was the guys dads. I loved seeing how they stepped in to help the guys, and by extension Sorcha.
November 24, 2025
Perfect ending to a perfect series.
I am a sucker for all things mafia and when you throw in all the “tension” it makes the series even better.
The relationships between our girl and her men is ever changing and evolving. Watching them grow closer as they are out not only for Blood but also for answer.
This is an amazing series one that is a must read for any mafia lovers. Toss in the university setting and it’s a series one will never forget!
I am a sucker for all things mafia and when you throw in all the “tension” it makes the series even better.
The relationships between our girl and her men is ever changing and evolving. Watching them grow closer as they are out not only for Blood but also for answer.
This is an amazing series one that is a must read for any mafia lovers. Toss in the university setting and it’s a series one will never forget!
November 24, 2025
Wow! Just wow! This book was absolutely amazing and the conclusion of this series was chefs kiss! I can't get over all the twist, turns and mystery eggs that Eve dropped into this book and series! I didn't see any of those coming. I'm still flabbergasted! Hands down the best book series I have read in months. This had me in all my feelings. I cried, laughed, screamed and glared so much that I still don't know how to fully understand my feelings. Bravo Eve, Bravo!!
November 25, 2025
This is the conclusion of a dark college reverse harem. We start right of where book 2 left us. So we know what happens next. The pace of the story is gripping and I couldn't put it down before finishing. Now I love the mafia story and this one takes the cake for sure. Reading this trilogy is a must for college mafia lovers. In need of unhingd characters? Check. Need steam? Also check and it is delicious.
November 26, 2025
Absolutely amazing story. So this is the third and final book in the Kings of St Bartholomew trilogy. Wonderful story. First off love being back with Sorcha and her men. Another winning story that totally sucked me right in. Perfect mafia academy book with one of the best storylines. Be prepared to be totally obsessed with these characters. You will never want story to end!! Absolutely loved this entire series. Highly recommend reading.
November 29, 2025
Bravo
What a great ending to a series. In Passion, the Kings of St. Barts have crowned their Queen. Ms. Eve Newton redeemed herself after that cliffhanger at the end of book 2. She had me worried.
I loved the secondary characters in this books (the dads) they took in Sorcha as one of their own and had their children’s backs and helped keep them safe.
Passion is
Spicy
RH
Multiple POV
Fast paced
What a great ending to a series. In Passion, the Kings of St. Barts have crowned their Queen. Ms. Eve Newton redeemed herself after that cliffhanger at the end of book 2. She had me worried.
I loved the secondary characters in this books (the dads) they took in Sorcha as one of their own and had their children’s backs and helped keep them safe.
Passion is
Spicy
RH
Multiple POV
Fast paced
November 22, 2025
This was an epic conclusion to a fantastic series! Sorcha is fantastic. She's not afraid to show her broken, lethal edges; while her men seem to balance her. Ciar, Cillian and Axl. Yummy!
The story news well written and all the little plot lines were wrapped up neatly. I look forward to reading her new series!
The story news well written and all the little plot lines were wrapped up neatly. I look forward to reading her new series!
November 24, 2025
Absolutely brilliant final book. Sorcha isn’t taking these attacks lying down anymore! Someone has hurt her guys, now she’s on the war path. Dealing everything that’s happening to her and her guys is getting tedious for them now. They want answers and they want them yesterday!! Good thing they’re good at getting answers out of reluctant people really.
November 28, 2025
Just what I needed!
I swear this book was just what I needed to unwind after work! This was so filled with twists and turns I never stopped reading. I was Belle from beauty and the beast walking with my face in my phone! I really loved the strength in the characters. This series is so worth the read
I swear this book was just what I needed to unwind after work! This was so filled with twists and turns I never stopped reading. I was Belle from beauty and the beast walking with my face in my phone! I really loved the strength in the characters. This series is so worth the read
December 1, 2025
This is the last book in the series Kings of St. Bartholomew. This book is action packed full of twists and turns. Sorcha is a strong FMC who's character only grows through out the series. Her man Ciar, Cillian, and Axl are slightly unhinged and willing to do whatever it takes to protect her. The story is riveting and unpredictable.
Reasons I enjoyed this book
Reasons I enjoyed this book
February 2, 2026
passion
The whole series is interesting and lots of drama and trauma ! Your characters are amazing. The storyline is so interesting and can’t wait to see what’s going on next and who’s after them ! The storytelling is amazing and story telling is so awesome it how they stay together! Must read the whole series is great
The whole series is interesting and lots of drama and trauma ! Your characters are amazing. The storyline is so interesting and can’t wait to see what’s going on next and who’s after them ! The storytelling is amazing and story telling is so awesome it how they stay together! Must read the whole series is great
November 23, 2025
Great Series
I really liked the pace of the series. The relationship and the danger amp up really quickly. There are no slow parts. I’ve read many college reverse harems and this is one of the best.
I really liked the pace of the series. The relationship and the danger amp up really quickly. There are no slow parts. I’ve read many college reverse harems and this is one of the best.
November 23, 2025
Sorcha and her mens conclusion is epic. Loved the plot twists and how strong all the characters are. The growth each have made makes everything so much better. This book had me sucked in and read in one sitting. I loved everything about it. Can't wait to see what Eve gives us next.
November 23, 2025
perfect ending
This book was a whirlwind. Definitely a great ending to the series. I love how she has her moments and then turns around and gets back to business. I absolutely loved this series, ev. With the second book being ok. It definitely suits up to the final book.
This book was a whirlwind. Definitely a great ending to the series. I love how she has her moments and then turns around and gets back to business. I absolutely loved this series, ev. With the second book being ok. It definitely suits up to the final book.
November 23, 2025
Passion
This is the final installment of the world of St. Barts....and let's just take a minute to digest this, because wow. Plot twist galore and then some. Things are so not what they seem, and who can you trust when you find secrets?
This is the final installment of the world of St. Barts....and let's just take a minute to digest this, because wow. Plot twist galore and then some. Things are so not what they seem, and who can you trust when you find secrets?
November 26, 2025
Oh my heart! Sorcha has not had an easy road to travel but man does she come out the other side stronger and even more fabulos! I loved her journey and couldn't be happier she finally gets to enjoy her hard fought happy ever after!
November 30, 2025
What a thrilling conclusion to the Kings of St. Bartholomew series! I loved all of the tension throughout. Sorcha and her guys are unhinged and had a heck of fight on their journey. Sorcha showed some amaozng growth in this third and final book.
November 30, 2025
A Must Read!
Sorcha, Axl, Ciar, and Cillian continue trying to find who is trying to take them out. This book is full of edge of your seat, loving and funny reading. This ending of the trilogy did not disappoint.
Sorcha, Axl, Ciar, and Cillian continue trying to find who is trying to take them out. This book is full of edge of your seat, loving and funny reading. This ending of the trilogy did not disappoint.
November 20, 2025
This is a fantastic end to the series! I read into the night to finish! Eve Newton is one of my favorite authors!
November 23, 2025
😻
I really like this authors writing style! Gives you pretty everything you want! She actually makes the fmc's able to hand!e their own, without being over the top!
I really like this authors writing style! Gives you pretty everything you want! She actually makes the fmc's able to hand!e their own, without being over the top!
November 30, 2025
Na weer een cliffhanger, goed uitgewerkt verhaal/plot, verwacht einde
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