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Unconditionally
He sacrificed everything to set me free. So I walked straight into the devil's arms to save him.Lucien Frost is a killer. A weapon forged by the most dangerous man in the criminal underworld. He told me to forget him. Told me there was no future for us. Told me I was better off walking away.
I didn't listen.
Now I'm deep in a world where loyalty is currency, betrayal is punished in blood, and love is the most lethal vulnerability of all.
Three dangerous men want to control me. One is a crime lord who sees me as an acquisition. One is my best friend who sees me as the woman he's always loved. And one is the cold-eyed assassin who would burn down the world to keep me safe—even if that means losing me forever.
Someone is going to get hurt.
I didn't listen.
Now I'm deep in a world where loyalty is currency, betrayal is punished in blood, and love is the most lethal vulnerability of all.
Three dangerous men want to control me. One is a crime lord who sees me as an acquisition. One is my best friend who sees me as the woman he's always loved. And one is the cold-eyed assassin who would burn down the world to keep me safe—even if that means losing me forever.
Someone is going to get hurt.
- GenresDark
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2026
About the author
Jackie Ashenden
614 books990 followersJackie has been writing fiction since she was eleven years old. Mild mannered fantasy/SF/pseudo-literary writer by day, obsessive romance writer by night, she used to balance her writing with the more serious job of librarianship until a chance meeting with another romance writer prompted her to throw off the shackles of her day job and devote herself to the true love of her heart – writing romance. She particularly likes to write dark, emotional stories with alpha heroes who've just got the world to their liking only to have it blown wide apart by their kick-ass heroines.
She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, the inimitable Dr Jax, two kids, two cats and some guppies (possibly dead guppies by the time you read this). When she's not torturing alpha males and their stroppy heroines, she can be found drinking chocolate martinis, reading anything she can lay her hands on, posting random crap on her blog, or being forced to go mountain biking with her husband.
She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband, the inimitable Dr Jax, two kids, two cats and some guppies (possibly dead guppies by the time you read this). When she's not torturing alpha males and their stroppy heroines, she can be found drinking chocolate martinis, reading anything she can lay her hands on, posting random crap on her blog, or being forced to go mountain biking with her husband.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really wanted to love this one as much as Irrevocably, but unfortunately Astrid made that VERY difficult for me. I was really looking forward to this book.
I spent approximately 75% of this book asking one question:
Astrid…what are we doing??
Because girl was making decisions. Were they good decisions? No. Did they make sense? Also no. Did she KNOW they were bad decisions and continue making them anyway? Absolutely. Her inner monologue was so frequently saying “ I know I should do this… but I’m actually going to do this instead. “
What made Irrevocably so good for me was Astrid and Lucien’s chemistry. I LOVED them together. There was so much tension, emotion, darkness, and genuine connection between them that I was completely invested.
Here? We had A LOT happening and somehow…zero chemistry.
There was so much drama, danger, secrets, sacrifices, questionable choices, and people deciding what was “best” for each other without actually TALKING to each other that the relationship I loved so much in book one basically disappeared underneath it all.
And then there’s Wolf.
POOR. FUCKING. WOLF.
I love Wolf and by the end I just wanted this man to save himself. That is all I will say because ✨spoilers✨, but Wolf, baby, I support you.
Astrid was exhausting me. I love a messy FMC. Make terrible choices! Be unhinged! Ruin some lives! I support women’s wrongs! But I need to understand WHY you’re doing it. Have reasons! I feel like a lot of this were choices for plot movement.
Astrid would make a terrible decision, immediately recognize why it was terrible, and then basically go, well, anyway…
MA’AM.
Lucien certainly makes his own questionable choices, so honestly, these two might deserve each other. Affectionately. Mostly. I still believe in them as a couple. I just need them to stop fucking everything up long enough for me to remember why I loved them together in the first place. I lost sight of
The story definitely kept me reading, and there were things I enjoyed. And THAT ENDING?! Absolutely rude. I will obviously be reading the next book because you cannot drop a grenade like that and then just walk away.
But compared to Irrevocably, I spent way more time frustrated than emotionally invested.
Five stars for the number of times I yelled “ASTRID, WHAT?!” at my Kindle. Unfortunately, three stars for everything else.
This book was given to me as an advanced reader copy. It had no effect on my opinion and review.
I spent approximately 75% of this book asking one question:
Astrid…what are we doing??
Because girl was making decisions. Were they good decisions? No. Did they make sense? Also no. Did she KNOW they were bad decisions and continue making them anyway? Absolutely. Her inner monologue was so frequently saying “ I know I should do this… but I’m actually going to do this instead. “
What made Irrevocably so good for me was Astrid and Lucien’s chemistry. I LOVED them together. There was so much tension, emotion, darkness, and genuine connection between them that I was completely invested.
Here? We had A LOT happening and somehow…zero chemistry.
There was so much drama, danger, secrets, sacrifices, questionable choices, and people deciding what was “best” for each other without actually TALKING to each other that the relationship I loved so much in book one basically disappeared underneath it all.
And then there’s Wolf.
POOR. FUCKING. WOLF.
I love Wolf and by the end I just wanted this man to save himself. That is all I will say because ✨spoilers✨, but Wolf, baby, I support you.
Astrid was exhausting me. I love a messy FMC. Make terrible choices! Be unhinged! Ruin some lives! I support women’s wrongs! But I need to understand WHY you’re doing it. Have reasons! I feel like a lot of this were choices for plot movement.
Astrid would make a terrible decision, immediately recognize why it was terrible, and then basically go, well, anyway…
MA’AM.
Lucien certainly makes his own questionable choices, so honestly, these two might deserve each other. Affectionately. Mostly. I still believe in them as a couple. I just need them to stop fucking everything up long enough for me to remember why I loved them together in the first place. I lost sight of
The story definitely kept me reading, and there were things I enjoyed. And THAT ENDING?! Absolutely rude. I will obviously be reading the next book because you cannot drop a grenade like that and then just walk away.
But compared to Irrevocably, I spent way more time frustrated than emotionally invested.
Five stars for the number of times I yelled “ASTRID, WHAT?!” at my Kindle. Unfortunately, three stars for everything else.
This book was given to me as an advanced reader copy. It had no effect on my opinion and review.
November 8, 2026
This sequel centers on Wolf, the enigmatic biker whose rough edges hide a surprisingly tender heart, and Astrid, a heroine still reeling from the fallout of book one. Now, I didn't read book one, irrevocably. But I was still able to follow along in this book for the most part and enjoy it. Reading the first book might have given me a little more insight into these characters though.
Astrid did irritate me quite a bit in the ways that she dealt with Wolf. I didn't like the way she treated him for the most part. Wolf is supposed to be this big, gruff biker but underneath it all, he's such a sweet person and I really liked that about him. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but it got kind of sad when the storyline leaned heavily into exploring trauma, healing and heartbreak.
I didn't like that this ended on a cliffhanger so I probably won't read anymore of this series.
Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Astrid did irritate me quite a bit in the ways that she dealt with Wolf. I didn't like the way she treated him for the most part. Wolf is supposed to be this big, gruff biker but underneath it all, he's such a sweet person and I really liked that about him. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but it got kind of sad when the storyline leaned heavily into exploring trauma, healing and heartbreak.
I didn't like that this ended on a cliffhanger so I probably won't read anymore of this series.
Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ahhh another cliff hanger, now I need book three fast because I cannot handle this suspense!!!
November 11, 2026
Book 2 in the Run Little Deer trilogy
OMG!!! I need the third and final book in this trilogy now!! I am absolutely obsessed with these characters!! Lucien and Astrid have my heart. Their love has always seemed impossible, until we get to this book. My heart needs to read the next book to see the miracle that Ms. Ashenden is going to pull out of a hat so our MCs can have their very hard-earned HEA.
At the end of the previous book it looked like there was going to either be a love-tringle or a why-choose situation. And yes, there is a little bit of a love-triangle situation going on for awhile between Lucien, Astrid, and Wolf. But, it looks like someone else is extremely interested in Wolf... and he is certainly not unaffected either. I did like the "romantic" times that were in this book, though. Although, I won't tell you who was this who. One specific special time featured a really good primal-play scene. I find that many authors have them happen for page or less- that it takes no time for the running to happen, but I'm very pleased to report that this was longer than that! :o) Luckily for us!
It has been a long time since a book tore out my heart and made my gut twist, but I consider this the end of that drought. Lucien has been on a crash-course to save Astrid- no matter the cost. And that way of thinking started happening in the last third of the previous (first) book, so I don't consider that a spoiler. The sad thing is that there will be a cost- a significant one. One that both Lucien and Astrid will have to pay, no matter which one is actually free.
Please, please, please give this series a try! It is totally worth it! Whether you love Twilight the books or the movies, or if you just love a dark mafia-romance! I haven't had a chance to read other reviews yet, but these books do not have to the star-rating they deserve. IMHO. The plot is fast-moving and the characters are deep and extremely likable and root worthy. I am still, very, obsessed with this series and even though I have the digital ARCs, I have purchased a digital e-book copy, and just placed my pre-order for the paperback of this book (I already have the Paperback of Irrevocably).
Oh, one more thing- after Lucien's, Astrid's, and Wolf's stories are told can we please get a book or a duet on Lazaras and whoever is the woman for him?? He is so mysterious I have to know what woman could turn him into an obsessed, possessive alphah0le.
In closing I'd like to thank NetGalley, One More Chapter, and Jackie Ashenden for their kind acceptance of my request for this ARC, especially when they already granted my request to read the first book. I am both humbled and thankful.
OMG!!! I need the third and final book in this trilogy now!! I am absolutely obsessed with these characters!! Lucien and Astrid have my heart. Their love has always seemed impossible, until we get to this book. My heart needs to read the next book to see the miracle that Ms. Ashenden is going to pull out of a hat so our MCs can have their very hard-earned HEA.
At the end of the previous book it looked like there was going to either be a love-tringle or a why-choose situation. And yes, there is a little bit of a love-triangle situation going on for awhile between Lucien, Astrid, and Wolf. But, it looks like someone else is extremely interested in Wolf... and he is certainly not unaffected either. I did like the "romantic" times that were in this book, though. Although, I won't tell you who was this who. One specific special time featured a really good primal-play scene. I find that many authors have them happen for page or less- that it takes no time for the running to happen, but I'm very pleased to report that this was longer than that! :o) Luckily for us!
It has been a long time since a book tore out my heart and made my gut twist, but I consider this the end of that drought. Lucien has been on a crash-course to save Astrid- no matter the cost. And that way of thinking started happening in the last third of the previous (first) book, so I don't consider that a spoiler. The sad thing is that there will be a cost- a significant one. One that both Lucien and Astrid will have to pay, no matter which one is actually free.
Please, please, please give this series a try! It is totally worth it! Whether you love Twilight the books or the movies, or if you just love a dark mafia-romance! I haven't had a chance to read other reviews yet, but these books do not have to the star-rating they deserve. IMHO. The plot is fast-moving and the characters are deep and extremely likable and root worthy. I am still, very, obsessed with this series and even though I have the digital ARCs, I have purchased a digital e-book copy, and just placed my pre-order for the paperback of this book (I already have the Paperback of Irrevocably).
Oh, one more thing- after Lucien's, Astrid's, and Wolf's stories are told can we please get a book or a duet on Lazaras and whoever is the woman for him?? He is so mysterious I have to know what woman could turn him into an obsessed, possessive alphah0le.
In closing I'd like to thank NetGalley, One More Chapter, and Jackie Ashenden for their kind acceptance of my request for this ARC, especially when they already granted my request to read the first book. I am both humbled and thankful.
September 18, 2026
I guess I’m kinda confused… did someone okay a literal small town mafia twilight re-write 😭🤣 it follows everything to a T, lol… I really enjoyed the first book in a guilty pleasure type of way, but this was disappointing.
I did not enjoy Wolf’s POV chapters, he felt too immature/dramatic. I swear, but I don’t say “fuck” or “fucking” every couple words or in front of everything😭 some of his internal thoughts are like- ‘if I do say so myself’, ‘I’m not that kinda guy.’ Overall, the first person POV felt more grating in this book across all characters than in the first.
Even Lucien became inconsistent, supposedly this ruthless guy yet… just gives in to Astrid. All bark no bite and it felt he regressed, a lot of the charm of the first book was because of how he behaved and that was gone.
I liked Astrid in the first book, but she frustrated me with her stupid decision making skills here. Yes, she’d just been through a lot, but my god that annoying stubbornness/rudeness throughout difficult situations is just annoying. Don’t know the best way to explain, but it’s like the trope of… girl is pushed too far or hurt so obviously she needs to have revenge/character growth that makes her out to act selfish and reckless while trying to frame it as “strong”. I think that just comes down to the writing though, which I was just frustrated in that change. (I think a lot of that comes from the fact in New Moon, Bella refuses to move on. Stubbornly. Basically a martyr. So here Astrid is just being that rather than her own character which she doesn’t have the excuse of being a teenager.)
And I’m not kidding, Astrid’s decision at the end is one of those immediate DNF things. I’m sorry but I cannot believe the author is choosing to go such a ridiculous route with that ending, the pregnancy trope is the worse part of Twilight and am annoyed it’s going to be happening here. I’m so confused is this S.Meyer in secret?? What’s with the commitment to following the general Twilight plot points and similar characters😭
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley*
US Publishing Date: November 8th 2026
I did not enjoy Wolf’s POV chapters, he felt too immature/dramatic. I swear, but I don’t say “fuck” or “fucking” every couple words or in front of everything😭 some of his internal thoughts are like- ‘if I do say so myself’, ‘I’m not that kinda guy.’ Overall, the first person POV felt more grating in this book across all characters than in the first.
Even Lucien became inconsistent, supposedly this ruthless guy yet… just gives in to Astrid. All bark no bite and it felt he regressed, a lot of the charm of the first book was because of how he behaved and that was gone.
I liked Astrid in the first book, but she frustrated me with her stupid decision making skills here. Yes, she’d just been through a lot, but my god that annoying stubbornness/rudeness throughout difficult situations is just annoying. Don’t know the best way to explain, but it’s like the trope of… girl is pushed too far or hurt so obviously she needs to have revenge/character growth that makes her out to act selfish and reckless while trying to frame it as “strong”. I think that just comes down to the writing though, which I was just frustrated in that change. (I think a lot of that comes from the fact in New Moon, Bella refuses to move on. Stubbornly. Basically a martyr. So here Astrid is just being that rather than her own character which she doesn’t have the excuse of being a teenager.)
And I’m not kidding, Astrid’s decision at the end is one of those immediate DNF things. I’m sorry but I cannot believe the author is choosing to go such a ridiculous route with that ending, the pregnancy trope is the worse part of Twilight and am annoyed it’s going to be happening here. I’m so confused is this S.Meyer in secret?? What’s with the commitment to following the general Twilight plot points and similar characters😭
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley*
US Publishing Date: November 8th 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is Book 2 in the Run Little Deer series... Book 1 ended in a cliffhanger & this book does also!! Can't wait to read the 3rd & final book in the series, Completely, that is supposed to be published in March of 2027.
This book is very much a MC MMC vs a Mafia MMC.... There is a love triangle between the 3 main characters - Addie and her best friend, Wolf, and Lucien. She admitted at the end of Book 1 that she was falling for Lucien... but Wolf has liked her for a long time and is tired of just being her best friend... Lucien sent her to Wolf to protect her....
The tension is really well written... and the book is fast paced and keeps you coming back for more! I appreciated the surprise twists and while I hate being left hanging on a cliffhanger, I did really enjoy the book/series!! :) (Read the TWs - the book is DARK!!)
The book is told in a multiple 1st person POV
Spice level: 3.5/5
*Dark Romance
*Mafia romance
*MC romance
*morally grey characters
*love triangle
*possessive/obsessive MMCs
*romantic suspense
*betrayal
*ends on a cliffhanger (middle part of a trilogy)
Thank you to the author (Jacke Ashenden), publisher (HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter) & Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
This book is very much a MC MMC vs a Mafia MMC.... There is a love triangle between the 3 main characters - Addie and her best friend, Wolf, and Lucien. She admitted at the end of Book 1 that she was falling for Lucien... but Wolf has liked her for a long time and is tired of just being her best friend... Lucien sent her to Wolf to protect her....
The tension is really well written... and the book is fast paced and keeps you coming back for more! I appreciated the surprise twists and while I hate being left hanging on a cliffhanger, I did really enjoy the book/series!! :) (Read the TWs - the book is DARK!!)
The book is told in a multiple 1st person POV
Spice level: 3.5/5
*Dark Romance
*Mafia romance
*MC romance
*morally grey characters
*love triangle
*possessive/obsessive MMCs
*romantic suspense
*betrayal
*ends on a cliffhanger (middle part of a trilogy)
Thank you to the author (Jacke Ashenden), publisher (HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter) & Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This one had an interesting premise, plenty of danger, and a complicated romantic dynamic, but ultimately it was a bit of a mixed bag for me.
I liked the darker direction of the story and the criminal underworld setting. Lucien is exactly the kind of morally gray, dangerous character who can make a dark romance entertaining, especially when there’s so much history, sacrifice, and unresolved emotion between the characters. The themes of loyalty, betrayal, obsession, and love being a weakness in a brutal world gave the story plenty of potential.
However, I struggled to connect with the story as much as I wanted to. With so many competing relationships and dangerous players involved, I wanted more time spent developing the emotional connections and making the characters’ choices feel fully earned. At times, the premise felt stronger than the execution, and I was left wanting a little more depth and impact.
Overall, Unconditionally had elements I enjoyed, but it didn’t quite come together for me the way I’d hoped. It was an okay read, but not one that completely swept me away. Three stars!
I liked the darker direction of the story and the criminal underworld setting. Lucien is exactly the kind of morally gray, dangerous character who can make a dark romance entertaining, especially when there’s so much history, sacrifice, and unresolved emotion between the characters. The themes of loyalty, betrayal, obsession, and love being a weakness in a brutal world gave the story plenty of potential.
However, I struggled to connect with the story as much as I wanted to. With so many competing relationships and dangerous players involved, I wanted more time spent developing the emotional connections and making the characters’ choices feel fully earned. At times, the premise felt stronger than the execution, and I was left wanting a little more depth and impact.
Overall, Unconditionally had elements I enjoyed, but it didn’t quite come together for me the way I’d hoped. It was an okay read, but not one that completely swept me away. Three stars!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Oh my goodness! Jackie Ashenden does it again! I cannot even describe the level of obsessed I am with this series!
Astrid finds herself in a lynchpin position and the catalyst to a dangerous/ uncertain future ahead. Deciding she's tired of the men in her life constantly telling her what to do, she's had enough and chooses to decide her own fate. Even if that makes her some enemies in the process.
My favorite scene by far has to be the one in the woods IYKYK! The dynamic between Astrid and her friend wolf is bittersweet, he has a good heart and definitely deserves what he's wishing for! I'm hoping to hear more of Thea's story in the next book, I love how fierce and loyal she is! And that cliffhanger!! I really cannot wait to continue to read on with book 3!
I highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy dark spicy mafia romance, love triangles, found family, touch her and die vibes, morally grey possessive MMC's and a dangerously smart FMC who knows how to get what she wants! Also, make sure to check the trigger warnings before giving this a read!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh my goodness! Jackie Ashenden does it again! I cannot even describe the level of obsessed I am with this series!
Astrid finds herself in a lynchpin position and the catalyst to a dangerous/ uncertain future ahead. Deciding she's tired of the men in her life constantly telling her what to do, she's had enough and chooses to decide her own fate. Even if that makes her some enemies in the process.
My favorite scene by far has to be the one in the woods IYKYK! The dynamic between Astrid and her friend wolf is bittersweet, he has a good heart and definitely deserves what he's wishing for! I'm hoping to hear more of Thea's story in the next book, I love how fierce and loyal she is! And that cliffhanger!! I really cannot wait to continue to read on with book 3!
I highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy dark spicy mafia romance, love triangles, found family, touch her and die vibes, morally grey possessive MMC's and a dangerously smart FMC who knows how to get what she wants! Also, make sure to check the trigger warnings before giving this a read!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
November 12, 2026
I enjoyed Unconditionally, but I never quite connected with it as much as I hoped I would. The romance had some good moments, and there was enough emotion and tension to keep me interested in seeing how everything would work out. I liked parts of the relationship dynamic, but other moments left me wanting more development between the characters. There were also stretches where the story felt a little predictable, and my attention started to wander. Still, it was an easy read, and I had a decent time with it overall.
This was one of those romances where I liked it while I was reading, but I don’t think it will stay with me for very long. There were some sweet and emotional moments that worked for me, even if I wasn’t completely invested in the relationship. I think a little more depth and character development would have made the emotional parts hit harder. I definitely didn’t dislike it, but nothing pushed it into four-star territory for me either. Overall, Unconditionally was an enjoyable three-star romance that gave me a good reading experience without completely winning me over.
This was one of those romances where I liked it while I was reading, but I don’t think it will stay with me for very long. There were some sweet and emotional moments that worked for me, even if I wasn’t completely invested in the relationship. I think a little more depth and character development would have made the emotional parts hit harder. I definitely didn’t dislike it, but nothing pushed it into four-star territory for me either. Overall, Unconditionally was an enjoyable three-star romance that gave me a good reading experience without completely winning me over.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Unconditionally is such an emotional, addictive continuation of Lucien and the FMC's story! The tension between the three men vying for her attention, a possessive crime lord, a devoted best friend, and Lucien the cold, ruthless assassin willing to burn everything down for her, kept me completely hooked. The chemistry and angst throughout felt genuinely intense, and Jackie Ashenden clearly knows how to deliver a gripping romance. I loved getting to know Wolf and seeing more of the siblings the MMC never grew up with, it added great depth to the found family elements. The FMC's more reckless choices left me a little frustrated at times, and Lucien's sudden shift from ruthless to yielding felt slightly inconsistent, but it still left me desperate for what happens next. Pacing dipped a bit in places, and this definitely reads better if you've read the first book for context, but the emotional depth carried me through.
Unconditionally is such an emotional, addictive continuation of Lucien and the FMC's story! The tension between the three men vying for her attention, a possessive crime lord, a devoted best friend, and Lucien the cold, ruthless assassin willing to burn everything down for her, kept me completely hooked. The chemistry and angst throughout felt genuinely intense, and Jackie Ashenden clearly knows how to deliver a gripping romance. I loved getting to know Wolf and seeing more of the siblings the MMC never grew up with, it added great depth to the found family elements. The FMC's more reckless choices left me a little frustrated at times, and Lucien's sudden shift from ruthless to yielding felt slightly inconsistent, but it still left me desperate for what happens next. Pacing dipped a bit in places, and this definitely reads better if you've read the first book for context, but the emotional depth carried me through.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received this book as an ARC read from NetGalley.
I love the sequel to the book Irrevocably. Hated that it left with a cliffhanger again! Loved getting to know Wolf, the hound from the biker gang. Getting to see the siblings of the MMC that he didn't grow up with. The FMC was annoying for the most part where she didn't know what to do and used Wolf to release tension and then the forest happened and I just gasped! It was a bit confusing how the MMC wanted her away and when she said take me, he just gave in. He is supposed to be this ruthless no feelings man! The FMC did something reckless and left me wanting to know what happens next and the book ends! Can't wait to read the next book. I believe if you haven't read the first book you will be lost in trying to know the backstory of the characters and will be a bit to catch up and understand what is going on.
I love the sequel to the book Irrevocably. Hated that it left with a cliffhanger again! Loved getting to know Wolf, the hound from the biker gang. Getting to see the siblings of the MMC that he didn't grow up with. The FMC was annoying for the most part where she didn't know what to do and used Wolf to release tension and then the forest happened and I just gasped! It was a bit confusing how the MMC wanted her away and when she said take me, he just gave in. He is supposed to be this ruthless no feelings man! The FMC did something reckless and left me wanting to know what happens next and the book ends! Can't wait to read the next book. I believe if you haven't read the first book you will be lost in trying to know the backstory of the characters and will be a bit to catch up and understand what is going on.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a long time fan of this author, I grabbed this one ASAP. The first book left on a pretty big cliff hanger, so I wanted answers!
I got a few, but ...
This is easy to read and I am glad I read in order so the connections were there.
Astrid annoyed me in book one, and annoys me here. Not sure why Lucien is fascinated by her, but - whatever. Supposedly he is a dominant dangerous guy, but he acquiesces to her easily. Huh. Why? She's not great at making sound decisions... Just sayin'.
Wolf - that poor guy! I am most attached to his situation and I want HIS happy ever after.
Another cliff hanger and a big one at that.
Hoping the next part redeems this one.
I do recommend this talented and prolific author and look forward to her next release.
I thank Netgalley for the ARC opportunity and voluntarily leave my thoughts.
I got a few, but ...
This is easy to read and I am glad I read in order so the connections were there.
Astrid annoyed me in book one, and annoys me here. Not sure why Lucien is fascinated by her, but - whatever. Supposedly he is a dominant dangerous guy, but he acquiesces to her easily. Huh. Why? She's not great at making sound decisions... Just sayin'.
Wolf - that poor guy! I am most attached to his situation and I want HIS happy ever after.
Another cliff hanger and a big one at that.
Hoping the next part redeems this one.
I do recommend this talented and prolific author and look forward to her next release.
I thank Netgalley for the ARC opportunity and voluntarily leave my thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was delighted when I got the invite to read this book in my email. I throughly enjoyed part one and, honestly? Now I can't help but make it all Twlight in my head, for what I apologise but apparently hoahoahoahoa season has gotten to me because Wolf = Jacon and the evil mafia clans are the Vulturis. Does it make sense? No, is this even loosely inspired by Twilight? I doubt it, alas, my brain works as it does.
My heard crossover aside, I loved the book and I am oh so ready to see what comes now. Ten out of ten, please whoever is in charge of sending the invites to get a bit earlier than early access count me in, I'm way too deep into it to wait like a normal grownup with selfrestraint.
My heard crossover aside, I loved the book and I am oh so ready to see what comes now. Ten out of ten, please whoever is in charge of sending the invites to get a bit earlier than early access count me in, I'm way too deep into it to wait like a normal grownup with selfrestraint.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Unconditionally was a bit of a let down after Irrevocably. I loved the first book and went in with high expectations, but this follow-up didn’t have the same pull for me.
Jackie Ashenden’s dark, intense style is still here, and the mafia setting and angst will work for fans of the series. It just didn’t hit the same emotional highs as book 1.
Then it ends on a cliffhanger. I’m invested enough to want to know what happens next, but I’d have liked more resolution here.
Worth reading if you loved Irrevocably and want to see the story through, but I’d keep expectations in check. Expect a cliffhanger.
Jackie Ashenden’s dark, intense style is still here, and the mafia setting and angst will work for fans of the series. It just didn’t hit the same emotional highs as book 1.
Then it ends on a cliffhanger. I’m invested enough to want to know what happens next, but I’d have liked more resolution here.
Worth reading if you loved Irrevocably and want to see the story through, but I’d keep expectations in check. Expect a cliffhanger.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Unconditionally was an emotional and addictive read with plenty of chemistry, tension, and angst. I really enjoyed the connection between the characters
A few parts felt a little slow for me, but overall I really enjoyed the story and the emotional depth. Jackie Ashenden definitely knows how to deliver an intense romance!
📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Jackie Ashenden and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚
A few parts felt a little slow for me, but overall I really enjoyed the story and the emotional depth. Jackie Ashenden definitely knows how to deliver an intense romance!
📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Jackie Ashenden and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I genuinely couldn’t put this down from the moment it loaded onto my Kindle. I was hooked from the very beginning and honestly… I couldn’t get enough. 👀
The characters, the storyline, the whole world of mobs and bikers, and then the spice… 🔥🥵 It had everything I wanted and kept me turning the pages way past the point I should’ve been asleep.
I was completely invested and absolutely flew through this one.
And that cliffhanger?! 😭👀
Jackie Ashden… you really thought you could leave me like THAT?!
The characters, the storyline, the whole world of mobs and bikers, and then the spice… 🔥🥵 It had everything I wanted and kept me turning the pages way past the point I should’ve been asleep.
I was completely invested and absolutely flew through this one.
And that cliffhanger?! 😭👀
Jackie Ashden… you really thought you could leave me like THAT?!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
This was book 2 of the series and while I enjoyed it, it did not have the same power that book 1 had. This one is told from Wolf's POV and I was honestly bored with it. Astrid is still just as annoying and Lucien is still obsessed yet not with her. There pace was good and the spice was there. It did yet again leave us with a cliffhanger so I am excited to see how it will continue. Overall an ok read. Can't complain too much.
This was book 2 of the series and while I enjoyed it, it did not have the same power that book 1 had. This one is told from Wolf's POV and I was honestly bored with it. Astrid is still just as annoying and Lucien is still obsessed yet not with her. There pace was good and the spice was there. It did yet again leave us with a cliffhanger so I am excited to see how it will continue. Overall an ok read. Can't complain too much.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really wanted to love the second book as much as I loved the first book, but the writing felt very minimal and lacked comprehension. The writing lacked the proper grammar that would make the sentences flow because there was a lot of repetition. The characters ultimately felt very immature and fell flat at the lack of dialogue given.
While the spice is always wanted and was the one plot point that saved the book, it was the only reason I rated the book more than 2 stars.
While the spice is always wanted and was the one plot point that saved the book, it was the only reason I rated the book more than 2 stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Back for book two of Run Little Deer and this time it's Lucien's turn! 🖤
I enjoyed getting more of the darker criminal underworld, and the dynamic between the characters definitely brings plenty of angst, possessiveness and complicated feelings. Nothing is ever straightforward with these people, is it? 😂
I like that this series gives us messy relationships and morally grey characters who are far from perfect. Definitely a darker, more intense read but the first book still has my heart.
I enjoyed getting more of the darker criminal underworld, and the dynamic between the characters definitely brings plenty of angst, possessiveness and complicated feelings. Nothing is ever straightforward with these people, is it? 😂
I like that this series gives us messy relationships and morally grey characters who are far from perfect. Definitely a darker, more intense read but the first book still has my heart.
November 9, 2026
I was excited and hopeful to see what happened next. I was not a fan of the direction this book turned and had a hard time really understanding what the main characters were trying to do. It felt like a train wreck was happening. This book felt more rushed with less plot than the previous book. I was frustrated at the constant back and forth of the FMC and the different MMCs
Thank you for the eARC NetGalley
Thank you for the eARC NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book felt like a Twilight/New Moon rewrite, and the conflicts between characters were resolved too quickly while larger-scale conflicts were drawn out. The ending was also very nonsensical.
Thanks to NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a good story. I liked the characters too, but some of the internal dialogue could have been written better. That being said, I would recommend this book to those who enjoy this genre.
November 15, 2026
Astrid. What the hell are you doing, loca?
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed this sequel! While Astrid made some questionable decisions like she didn't understand the gravity of the situation, I still enjoyed this book!
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