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Ruthless Desire: The spicy, touch her and die, friends-to-lovers, college sports romance
368 pages, Paperback
Published February 20, 2026
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Eve L. Mitchell
74 books803 followersEve L. Mitchell is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes contemporary romance and urban fantasy.
Being an avid reader from a young age, Eve still considers herself to be a reader first. She believes there is nothing better than getting that new book either on your e-reader or in your hands, and the fact she may bring that excitement to a fellow reader, fills her with wonder. She writes under a pen name because otherwise her Secret Agent status will be revoked.
Eve lives in the North East of Scotland, with her three coffee machines and her significant other, Mr. M. She enjoys NFL Football, music and having long conversations with the voices in her head, which sometimes turn into the stories she writes.
Being an avid reader from a young age, Eve still considers herself to be a reader first. She believes there is nothing better than getting that new book either on your e-reader or in your hands, and the fact she may bring that excitement to a fellow reader, fills her with wonder. She writes under a pen name because otherwise her Secret Agent status will be revoked.
Eve lives in the North East of Scotland, with her three coffee machines and her significant other, Mr. M. She enjoys NFL Football, music and having long conversations with the voices in her head, which sometimes turn into the stories she writes.
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June 16, 2026
SPOILERS!!! I do not think I’ve ever disliked a FMC as much as I disliked Quinn. I was waiting for her redemption the entire time, and it just never came. She made some terrible choices and an accident happened, but the whole “it could have been her” situation that has every rallying behind her was anticlimactic and made me side with Onyx. She is selfish and I honestly think all the characters deserved someone better, Jett a better best friend, Gray a more deserving love interest, and Ash a better friend, family, and personally deserved to be rewarded for his no grudge holding abilities.
I am not saying women and men can’t be best friends, but Quinn and Jett’s relationship is eek. Ava deserves someone who chooses her first. Jett unfortunately shows more loyalty to Quinn and doesn’t actively or loudly stick up for Ava when Quinn was ruthless or Gray. She takes it in stride stands on her own and still supports their relationship from afar. She’s a true Queen. Even looks past all they did to her when she was the victim of a DR drug..
Ash, deserves so much more. He’s always the last to be thought of in this group and the first they expect to have their back. I get his relationship with Quinn wasn’t a true love match when they where in HS,but he cared. She used him to make Gray jealous- continued to use him when she knew of Grays feelings and then both her and Gray just expected him to deal with it when they chose to finally be together. Gray could have told him back when they were younger, but nope he just expected Ash to know she was his. Kicked him out of his own room by using their relationship and Quinn using he MC to gain his sympathy.
I know the third book will make Ash seem like he is unjustified in his jealousy and that really, he brought this on himself but let me remind you- she used him when he was in HS. Never gave him a real chance, but yet still dated him then tried to sleep with his cousin whom she ultimately did right after breaking up. She was cold and argumentative with him, and he still tried to get her to open up, “talk to Jett and tell him what is bothering you so he can tell me and I can fix it” that sounds a lot like he would do just about anything for her.
Then She blames everyone around her for her going through her tragedy alone but not once owned up to her lies and secrets.
ONYX WAS RIGHT, she needs to let the Devils go. He may be psycho, but he was on to something!
I am not saying women and men can’t be best friends, but Quinn and Jett’s relationship is eek. Ava deserves someone who chooses her first. Jett unfortunately shows more loyalty to Quinn and doesn’t actively or loudly stick up for Ava when Quinn was ruthless or Gray. She takes it in stride stands on her own and still supports their relationship from afar. She’s a true Queen. Even looks past all they did to her when she was the victim of a DR drug..
Ash, deserves so much more. He’s always the last to be thought of in this group and the first they expect to have their back. I get his relationship with Quinn wasn’t a true love match when they where in HS,but he cared. She used him to make Gray jealous- continued to use him when she knew of Grays feelings and then both her and Gray just expected him to deal with it when they chose to finally be together. Gray could have told him back when they were younger, but nope he just expected Ash to know she was his. Kicked him out of his own room by using their relationship and Quinn using he MC to gain his sympathy.
I know the third book will make Ash seem like he is unjustified in his jealousy and that really, he brought this on himself but let me remind you- she used him when he was in HS. Never gave him a real chance, but yet still dated him then tried to sleep with his cousin whom she ultimately did right after breaking up. She was cold and argumentative with him, and he still tried to get her to open up, “talk to Jett and tell him what is bothering you so he can tell me and I can fix it” that sounds a lot like he would do just about anything for her.
Then She blames everyone around her for her going through her tragedy alone but not once owned up to her lies and secrets.
ONYX WAS RIGHT, she needs to let the Devils go. He may be psycho, but he was on to something!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2026
4.5⭐️
Okay Eve L. Mitchell has me hooked. The fact she had me fully hating Gray in the first book just to make me love him in this one is actually rude.
Quinn though??? I loved her. I don’t know what it was but I just really connected with her character. She felt so real and I was obsessed with her from the start. Ava was still Ava, thriving as always, and I loved getting more of Jett too. Seeing him with Gray as his brother and Quinn as his best friend definitely made me like him even more.
The whole thing was so easy to fly through and I love that the bigger storyline is carrying across the series instead of each book feeling completely separate.
Need book three now thanks.
Okay Eve L. Mitchell has me hooked. The fact she had me fully hating Gray in the first book just to make me love him in this one is actually rude.
Quinn though??? I loved her. I don’t know what it was but I just really connected with her character. She felt so real and I was obsessed with her from the start. Ava was still Ava, thriving as always, and I loved getting more of Jett too. Seeing him with Gray as his brother and Quinn as his best friend definitely made me like him even more.
The whole thing was so easy to fly through and I love that the bigger storyline is carrying across the series instead of each book feeling completely separate.
Need book three now thanks.
March 16, 2026
the love and humor
This series and author! The humor just keeps you attached to the characters and the plot is great! Keep up the amazing writing
This series and author! The humor just keeps you attached to the characters and the plot is great! Keep up the amazing writing
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
❤️ Blurb -
Gray Santo. Unstoppable on the football field, lethal off it. The force driving the Cardinal Saints team. Cold. Dangerous.
And so damn beautiful, it hurts.
The same man who destroyed everything I thought I knew. Then walked away like nothing ever happened.
I was supposed to be the girl who played it safe.
But one touch, one kiss. That’s all it took to crave the chaos he promises.
I should hate him. I should walk away.
But every time I try, he pulls me closer — until I’m drowning in his darkness.
The truth is, he’s not the only one with secrets.
And when this is all over, I may never be able to escape.
But, do I even want to?
💜 Review -
I enjoyed the first book in the series and Ruthless Desire certainly didn't disappoint. If dark romance is your go to genre then you will love this. I was hooked from the very first page and I was soon drawn into the story. Which I found easy to follow with a great cast of characters. Even though there were some sensitive subjects they were handled with care. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Choclit and the author Eve L. Mitchell for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Gray Santo. Unstoppable on the football field, lethal off it. The force driving the Cardinal Saints team. Cold. Dangerous.
And so damn beautiful, it hurts.
The same man who destroyed everything I thought I knew. Then walked away like nothing ever happened.
I was supposed to be the girl who played it safe.
But one touch, one kiss. That’s all it took to crave the chaos he promises.
I should hate him. I should walk away.
But every time I try, he pulls me closer — until I’m drowning in his darkness.
The truth is, he’s not the only one with secrets.
And when this is all over, I may never be able to escape.
But, do I even want to?
💜 Review -
I enjoyed the first book in the series and Ruthless Desire certainly didn't disappoint. If dark romance is your go to genre then you will love this. I was hooked from the very first page and I was soon drawn into the story. Which I found easy to follow with a great cast of characters. Even though there were some sensitive subjects they were handled with care. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Choclit and the author Eve L. Mitchell for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
June 17, 2026
Words cannot convey how much I loved this book! It completely consumed me and I was so immersed within the story that I practically devoured it in one sitting. This is my second book by this author and I am in awe with her beautiful writing style and clever way of telling a story that is original, captivating, and elicits all of the feels. There were moments where I was laughing, then crying, and then frantically fanning myself because Quinn and Gray have some serious sparks flying between them!
Emotionally charged, I felt like I was often on the edge of my seat trying to catch my breathe. Quinn and Gray have this push-pull between that perfectly illustrates just how complicated their relationship is while also highlighting their intense, tangible connection. Quinn’s backstory is beyond devastating and often times I wanted to reach through the pages and give her a big hug. Her resilience is admirable and she is one of those perfectly flawed heroines that makes her seem real. Gray is a complex character that has so many layers. He is not a cookie cutter bad boy. He can be ruthless and harsh, but he also has a protective and tender side to him. These two burrowed their way into my heart!
This book has so many things going for it. The story itself was very intriguing and original as I have never read a book quite like it. The uniqueness of characters and their development was remarkable. I like how they all had interesting personalities and strengths, but they also made mistakes. The evolution of Gray’s and Quinn’s relationship from childhood friends to something more was well played out.
Ruthless Desire is the second book in this author’s Ruthless Devils series. As there is character overlap and an overarching storyline, I highly recommend that you read Book 1, Ruthless Heart first. The subplot that originated in book one continues throughout this book and will be further played out in the next.
SPOILERS!!! I do not think I’ve ever disliked a FMC as much as I disliked Quinn. I was waiting for her redemption the entire time, and it just never came. She made some terrible choices and an accident happened, but the whole “it could have been her” situation that has every rallying behind her was anticlimactic and made me side with Onyx. She is selfish and I honestly think all the characters deserved someone better, Jett a better best friend, Gray a more deserving love interest, and Ash a better friend, family, and personally deserved to be rewarded for his no grudge holding abilities.
I am not saying women and men can’t be best friends, but Quinn and Jett’s relationship is eek. Ava deserves someone who chooses her first. Jett unfortunately shows more loyalty to Quinn and doesn’t actively or loudly stick up for Ava when Quinn was ruthless or Gray. She takes it in stride stands on her own and still supports their relationship from afar. She’s a true Queen. Even looks past all they did to her when she was the victim of a DR drug..
Ash, deserves so much more. He’s always the last to be thought of in this group and the first they expect to have their back. I get his relationship with Quinn wasn’t a true love match when they where in HS,but he cared. She used him to make Gray jealous- continued to use him when she knew of Grays feelings and then both her and Gray just expected him to deal with it when they chose to finally be together. Gray could have told him back when they were younger, but nope he just expected Ash to know she was his. Kicked him out of his own room by using their relationship and Quinn using he MC to gain his sympathy.
I know the third book will make Ash seem like he is unjustified in his jealousy and that really he brought this on himself, but let me remind you- she used him when he was in HS. Never gave him a real chance, but yet still dated him then tried to sleep with his cousin whom she ultimately did right after breaking up. She was cold and argumentative with him and he still tried to get her to open up, “talk to Jett and tell him what is bothering you so he can tell me and I can fix it” that sounds a lot like he would do just about anything for her.
Then She blames everyone around her for her going through her tragedy alone, but not once owned up to her lies and secrets.
ONYX WAS RIGHT, she needs to let the Devils go. He may be psycho but he was on to something
Emotionally charged, I felt like I was often on the edge of my seat trying to catch my breathe. Quinn and Gray have this push-pull between that perfectly illustrates just how complicated their relationship is while also highlighting their intense, tangible connection. Quinn’s backstory is beyond devastating and often times I wanted to reach through the pages and give her a big hug. Her resilience is admirable and she is one of those perfectly flawed heroines that makes her seem real. Gray is a complex character that has so many layers. He is not a cookie cutter bad boy. He can be ruthless and harsh, but he also has a protective and tender side to him. These two burrowed their way into my heart!
This book has so many things going for it. The story itself was very intriguing and original as I have never read a book quite like it. The uniqueness of characters and their development was remarkable. I like how they all had interesting personalities and strengths, but they also made mistakes. The evolution of Gray’s and Quinn’s relationship from childhood friends to something more was well played out.
Ruthless Desire is the second book in this author’s Ruthless Devils series. As there is character overlap and an overarching storyline, I highly recommend that you read Book 1, Ruthless Heart first. The subplot that originated in book one continues throughout this book and will be further played out in the next.
SPOILERS!!! I do not think I’ve ever disliked a FMC as much as I disliked Quinn. I was waiting for her redemption the entire time, and it just never came. She made some terrible choices and an accident happened, but the whole “it could have been her” situation that has every rallying behind her was anticlimactic and made me side with Onyx. She is selfish and I honestly think all the characters deserved someone better, Jett a better best friend, Gray a more deserving love interest, and Ash a better friend, family, and personally deserved to be rewarded for his no grudge holding abilities.
I am not saying women and men can’t be best friends, but Quinn and Jett’s relationship is eek. Ava deserves someone who chooses her first. Jett unfortunately shows more loyalty to Quinn and doesn’t actively or loudly stick up for Ava when Quinn was ruthless or Gray. She takes it in stride stands on her own and still supports their relationship from afar. She’s a true Queen. Even looks past all they did to her when she was the victim of a DR drug..
Ash, deserves so much more. He’s always the last to be thought of in this group and the first they expect to have their back. I get his relationship with Quinn wasn’t a true love match when they where in HS,but he cared. She used him to make Gray jealous- continued to use him when she knew of Grays feelings and then both her and Gray just expected him to deal with it when they chose to finally be together. Gray could have told him back when they were younger, but nope he just expected Ash to know she was his. Kicked him out of his own room by using their relationship and Quinn using he MC to gain his sympathy.
I know the third book will make Ash seem like he is unjustified in his jealousy and that really he brought this on himself, but let me remind you- she used him when he was in HS. Never gave him a real chance, but yet still dated him then tried to sleep with his cousin whom she ultimately did right after breaking up. She was cold and argumentative with him and he still tried to get her to open up, “talk to Jett and tell him what is bothering you so he can tell me and I can fix it” that sounds a lot like he would do just about anything for her.
Then She blames everyone around her for her going through her tragedy alone, but not once owned up to her lies and secrets.
ONYX WAS RIGHT, she needs to let the Devils go. He may be psycho but he was on to something
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2026
Ruthless Desire by Eve L. Mitchell is the second book in the Ruthless Devils series, and a beautifully written love story between Gray and Quinn, and one that showed true progression from childhood friends to lovers to enemies to lovers once more.
From the prologue you’ll be hooked, and for me I felt like this answered a lot of the backstory about Quinn and the Santos guys' relationship which I was curious about from Book 1, Ruthless Heart.
Quinn’s story is heartbreaking to read, but as a character her determination to get over her past shines through - she is in no way weak. Unfortunately the Santos won’t let Quinn forget, and her relationship with Gray is like a battle. Neither will allow the other victory, when together they both could win.
The moments of care and thought that Gray has to situations, softens his character at that particular time, but doesn’t stop you thinking he’s going to crush you and tear the world apart, with his fierceness and arrogant attitude. You don’t want to be on the receiving end of anything Gray!
Quinn and Gray are like no other couple you will read. EVER. They have so much history and such a deep connection that the dual POV’s are instrumental in understanding all that needs to be told. Their love is like no other, and the chemistry is off the charts.
The amount of times I cried is almost ridiculous, but that in itself shows just how deep the emotions are throughout the story, and this is what I love as a reader. Especially when the author can seamlessly make the characters come alive off the page and you feel so deeply through each moment of the story, and experiencing all that the characters have to tell.
I have such high anticipation for what’s still to come and how the Devils and their women’s story will conclude. I absolutely loved the way Ruthless Desire ended, as it left me wanting more, but at the same time, I was completely satisfied with how Quinn and Gray’s story finished.
Ruthless Desire absolutely broke me.
From the prologue you’ll be hooked, and for me I felt like this answered a lot of the backstory about Quinn and the Santos guys' relationship which I was curious about from Book 1, Ruthless Heart.
Quinn’s story is heartbreaking to read, but as a character her determination to get over her past shines through - she is in no way weak. Unfortunately the Santos won’t let Quinn forget, and her relationship with Gray is like a battle. Neither will allow the other victory, when together they both could win.
The moments of care and thought that Gray has to situations, softens his character at that particular time, but doesn’t stop you thinking he’s going to crush you and tear the world apart, with his fierceness and arrogant attitude. You don’t want to be on the receiving end of anything Gray!
Quinn and Gray are like no other couple you will read. EVER. They have so much history and such a deep connection that the dual POV’s are instrumental in understanding all that needs to be told. Their love is like no other, and the chemistry is off the charts.
The amount of times I cried is almost ridiculous, but that in itself shows just how deep the emotions are throughout the story, and this is what I love as a reader. Especially when the author can seamlessly make the characters come alive off the page and you feel so deeply through each moment of the story, and experiencing all that the characters have to tell.
I have such high anticipation for what’s still to come and how the Devils and their women’s story will conclude. I absolutely loved the way Ruthless Desire ended, as it left me wanting more, but at the same time, I was completely satisfied with how Quinn and Gray’s story finished.
Ruthless Desire absolutely broke me.
May 23, 2026
When she was 11, Quinn’s family moved in next to the three Santo boys and became one of the Devils. When she was 17, she broke one of their hearts and was exiled, but has never been able to get over the one she couldn’t let herself want, and the secrets she’s still keeping from all of them. While her feelings for him are just as strong as they always were, she pushed him away 18 months ago, and he won’t let her forget it.
Grey always assumed Quinn would be his, so when she dated his cousin instead, he couldn’t understand it. When they eventually broke up he saw his chance, but then everything fell apart. As Quinn’s secrets have come to light, he realizes just how much she betrayed him, and doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to forgive her.
This book took me on quite the rollercoaster ride. While they were all a bunch of kids, they were put in adult situations and made the wrong decision, not realizing how far reaching the consequences would be. While the boys knew enough about what happened to Quinn to look into it themselves, the things they uncovered were a shock to all of them. I loved how even when Grey claimed to hate Quinn, he was still the first to show up when she needed him, and once all the cards were out, it was clear they really were always going to be end game.
Grey always assumed Quinn would be his, so when she dated his cousin instead, he couldn’t understand it. When they eventually broke up he saw his chance, but then everything fell apart. As Quinn’s secrets have come to light, he realizes just how much she betrayed him, and doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to forgive her.
This book took me on quite the rollercoaster ride. While they were all a bunch of kids, they were put in adult situations and made the wrong decision, not realizing how far reaching the consequences would be. While the boys knew enough about what happened to Quinn to look into it themselves, the things they uncovered were a shock to all of them. I loved how even when Grey claimed to hate Quinn, he was still the first to show up when she needed him, and once all the cards were out, it was clear they really were always going to be end game.
April 28, 2026
This book definitely kept me engaged—I ended up devouring it and moving straight on to book three
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, so I went straight into this one because I was already hooked on the characters and the world.
This book definitely kept me engaged—I ended up devouring it and moving straight on to book three but I’ll be honest, it didn’t hit the same as the first for me. There was quite a lot of miscommunication between the main characters, which at times became a bit frustrating and slowed things down.
The MMC especially wasn’t my favourite. These brothers are definitely unhinged (which I do love), but I personally prefer a more possessive, take-charge energy—and this one took a while to figure out what he actually wanted.
That said, the story still pulled me in, the writing kept me hooked, and I’m clearly invested enough to keep going with the series—so it’s still a solid read if you’re already in this world.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, so I went straight into this one because I was already hooked on the characters and the world.
This book definitely kept me engaged—I ended up devouring it and moving straight on to book three but I’ll be honest, it didn’t hit the same as the first for me. There was quite a lot of miscommunication between the main characters, which at times became a bit frustrating and slowed things down.
The MMC especially wasn’t my favourite. These brothers are definitely unhinged (which I do love), but I personally prefer a more possessive, take-charge energy—and this one took a while to figure out what he actually wanted.
That said, the story still pulled me in, the writing kept me hooked, and I’m clearly invested enough to keep going with the series—so it’s still a solid read if you’re already in this world.
March 2, 2026
Ruthless Desire by Eve L. Mitchell is the story of a group of childhood friends: Quinn, Ash,Jett and Gray.
As they grow up and head into college, Quinn and Ash begin a relationship but Gray knows that they belong together and it’s not long before he tries to convince Quinn of this.
At its heart, this book is a story about relationships. About brothers and cousins, about friends. And about what it means to put it all on the line for the people you care about.
I enjoyed this book. I did not love all of the characters all of the time, but I thought that it was a great story and found myself quite invested in the dynamics within the group. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
As they grow up and head into college, Quinn and Ash begin a relationship but Gray knows that they belong together and it’s not long before he tries to convince Quinn of this.
At its heart, this book is a story about relationships. About brothers and cousins, about friends. And about what it means to put it all on the line for the people you care about.
I enjoyed this book. I did not love all of the characters all of the time, but I thought that it was a great story and found myself quite invested in the dynamics within the group. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
May 1, 2026
Ruthless Desire - Oh so ruthless, off the charts chemistry.
Quinn's secret is revealed, Gray's reaction is uncontrollable rage, both for her and the people she inadvertently got herself tied to. The Santa have been doing their own 'research', what they've uncovered so far has sickened them. Gray is raging, but he's finally realised that his feelings for Quinn are real, but he's equally determined to make her suffer. But when the chips are down he is in full protector mode. Gray and Jett's brother, Onyx, hates Quinn because he thinks it will ruin Gray's promising football career, but for Gray he assists in helping her . Chemistry between tRay and Quinn is off the charts.
Quinn's secret is revealed, Gray's reaction is uncontrollable rage, both for her and the people she inadvertently got herself tied to. The Santa have been doing their own 'research', what they've uncovered so far has sickened them. Gray is raging, but he's finally realised that his feelings for Quinn are real, but he's equally determined to make her suffer. But when the chips are down he is in full protector mode. Gray and Jett's brother, Onyx, hates Quinn because he thinks it will ruin Gray's promising football career, but for Gray he assists in helping her . Chemistry between tRay and Quinn is off the charts.
February 27, 2026
I was so happy to get back to this world, this time it's Gray & Quinn's Story!.
I was absolutely desperate to find out this couples backstory, I knew that it would be devastating but i didn't realise just how much.
The whole story has a sad undercurrent, it's just setting you up for the heartbreaking truth about what happened to Quinn.
The good outshines the dark in the story though and the story between Gray & Quinn is everything!
I was so excited to see characters from the previous book and book 3 hurry up!.
I was absolutely desperate to find out this couples backstory, I knew that it would be devastating but i didn't realise just how much.
The whole story has a sad undercurrent, it's just setting you up for the heartbreaking truth about what happened to Quinn.
The good outshines the dark in the story though and the story between Gray & Quinn is everything!
I was so excited to see characters from the previous book and book 3 hurry up!.
May 30, 2026
Unbelievable
Holy smoke, these two are explosive. She moved next door to the boys at age ten. She became one of them instantly. Gray claimed her as his when she leapt into the pool not knowing how to swim. Then at 17, she began dating cousin Ash. For five months, he tolerated it before telling her to break it off.
Despite lying to Ash she cheated on him, the group seemed to fracture, but she and Jett remained best friends, and Gray had s*x with her thrice.
Gray loves her and Quinn loves him. However so much lies between them.
Forgiveness is hard won.
Holy smoke, these two are explosive. She moved next door to the boys at age ten. She became one of them instantly. Gray claimed her as his when she leapt into the pool not knowing how to swim. Then at 17, she began dating cousin Ash. For five months, he tolerated it before telling her to break it off.
Despite lying to Ash she cheated on him, the group seemed to fracture, but she and Jett remained best friends, and Gray had s*x with her thrice.
Gray loves her and Quinn loves him. However so much lies between them.
Forgiveness is hard won.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The second book in the Ruthless Devils series is definitely my favourite so far. The tension between Gray and Quinn is palpable throughout, the push and pull of them both had me turning those pages late into the night and wanting them both to get together. As both of them are stubborn, it takes a while but they're explosive when they do.
I'm not a huge fan of the friends to lovers trope, but Eve has done is perfectly and I can't wait to read the rest of this series!
I'm not a huge fan of the friends to lovers trope, but Eve has done is perfectly and I can't wait to read the rest of this series!
February 26, 2026
After reading Ruthless Heart only last month, I couldn't believe that this second book in the Ruthless Devils series was already coming up for release.
And of course, I jumped at the chance to read it.
I thought that book 1 was amazing, but how on earth could this one get even better.
We're obviously still with the Santos boys and oh how this reminds me just why I absolutely love these morally grey (/jet black) boys.
I know that in real life they would drive me insane - in fact, even whilst reading, I was laughing and crying but also screaming at the book to get them to listen to sense - but I couldn't get enough of it.
I loved Gray and his super silent and brooding demeanour which absolutely added to the atmosphere and the eventual relationship development with Quinn.
Quinn was such a great character to explore too and I definitely shed some tears as her harrowing story unfolds and we see just what she's had to endure.
It was great to see some of the characters that we met in the first book and to see the development of their situations.
This book continues the story on and weaves around all we already knew beautifully and so I'd definitely recommend that these be read in order.
Ideally binged together! So, so good.
I'm a little disturbed that I might have a much longer wait before grabbing the next book in the series - but I already cannot wait!
And of course, I jumped at the chance to read it.
I thought that book 1 was amazing, but how on earth could this one get even better.
We're obviously still with the Santos boys and oh how this reminds me just why I absolutely love these morally grey (/jet black) boys.
I know that in real life they would drive me insane - in fact, even whilst reading, I was laughing and crying but also screaming at the book to get them to listen to sense - but I couldn't get enough of it.
I loved Gray and his super silent and brooding demeanour which absolutely added to the atmosphere and the eventual relationship development with Quinn.
Quinn was such a great character to explore too and I definitely shed some tears as her harrowing story unfolds and we see just what she's had to endure.
It was great to see some of the characters that we met in the first book and to see the development of their situations.
This book continues the story on and weaves around all we already knew beautifully and so I'd definitely recommend that these be read in order.
Ideally binged together! So, so good.
I'm a little disturbed that I might have a much longer wait before grabbing the next book in the series - but I already cannot wait!
April 2, 2026
Love these characters!
RUTHLESS DESIRE Ruthless Devils Book 2 by EVE L. MITCHELL: 5 stars
Quinn & Grey have a lot of baggage, and they’re both stubborn.. so angsty with chemistry, and secrets. A good pace and likable characters- The family/friends relationships in this story are incredible.. There is an ongoing mission that threads thru this series, but each story is a HEA/HFN for each couple.
-PTATORS
RUTHLESS DESIRE Ruthless Devils Book 2 by EVE L. MITCHELL: 5 stars
Quinn & Grey have a lot of baggage, and they’re both stubborn.. so angsty with chemistry, and secrets. A good pace and likable characters- The family/friends relationships in this story are incredible.. There is an ongoing mission that threads thru this series, but each story is a HEA/HFN for each couple.
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July 1, 2026
Quinn grew up with the the Santo boys. Jett is her best friend but she has always felt a connection with Gray even when she was dating Ash. Then Ash and Quinn split up and things become complicated with Gray.
This is a sports romance. I struggled to connect with the characters which is why I gave it a three rating.
This is a sports romance. I struggled to connect with the characters which is why I gave it a three rating.
May 11, 2026
I hated the main characters the whole time. They didn’t get better.
The only reason I carried on this book rather than DNF’ing is bc of Jett and Ava.
Great ending with seeing who Ash ends up with in her POV.
The only reason I carried on this book rather than DNF’ing is bc of Jett and Ava.
Great ending with seeing who Ash ends up with in her POV.
August 31, 2026
I just hated Quin sometimes & I hated Gray sometimes but I hated Gray more mid way safe to say that they had so much unresolved angst it was actually pissing me off how he spoke to her.
Loved Jett in this book much more than in his own book also loved Ash can’t wait to read his book.
Loved Jett in this book much more than in his own book also loved Ash can’t wait to read his book.
March 10, 2026
Queeny! what a woman she was a brilliant FMC, gray kind of pissed me off to start with but he grew on me when he shown his softer side
September 16, 2026
review to come......
March 12, 2026
I was so sure as I read Ruthless Heart, book 1 in this series, that I had worked out exactly what had happened to Quinn.
Oh how wrong I was! Spectacularly!
Also, I was so sure that Quinn's other half would be Ash so even reading the blurb was a surprise.
I sobbed, more than once, whilst reading Ruthless Desire BUT I wouldn't have it any other way.
As I've come to expect from a novel penned by this author, it is very difficult to step away from it, even when you've finished.
Eve L Mitchell manages to capture my attention and my imagination amazingly easily and the story has a stranglehold on my attention far beyond the final page.
I love the strong but, entirely feminine women portrayed in this series and know that although as a romance reader I want them to have their HEAs, I also know these women would slay regardless of their relationship status.
I can wait to read Ash's story but I think I'll probably hate Onyx even more before his story comes along...Just saying!
Oh how wrong I was! Spectacularly!
Also, I was so sure that Quinn's other half would be Ash so even reading the blurb was a surprise.
I sobbed, more than once, whilst reading Ruthless Desire BUT I wouldn't have it any other way.
As I've come to expect from a novel penned by this author, it is very difficult to step away from it, even when you've finished.
Eve L Mitchell manages to capture my attention and my imagination amazingly easily and the story has a stranglehold on my attention far beyond the final page.
I love the strong but, entirely feminine women portrayed in this series and know that although as a romance reader I want them to have their HEAs, I also know these women would slay regardless of their relationship status.
I can wait to read Ash's story but I think I'll probably hate Onyx even more before his story comes along...Just saying!
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