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The Monroe Trilogy #3
Reigned: An Alpha Billionaire Romance
THE CONCLUSION TO THE TRILOGY!Alice has fallen down a hole from which she'll never crawl out of...Marrying a multibillionaire was not on Alice's radar when she started her summer. Nor was going to work for that billion-dollar company or becoming the matriarch of a new, modern dynasty.Yet that's her new life the moment she says "I do" during a secret ceremony at City Hall. Her new husband, Damon Monroe, only wants three things from her undying loyalty to him, the family business, and their future family that they're in a hurry to have.For this sudden love they share is in danger. The reigning patriarch of the Monroe legacy sees Alice as a threat to everything he's built since the death of his grandmother decades ago. Alice is too unrefined, too genetically impure to ever be called a Monroe. Luckily for her, she has another powerful Monroe on her side.Alice and Damon have a plan. A plan that includes passionate lovemaking during the night and hostile corporate takeovers during the day.Assuming Alice Monroe - and her child - survive. But bearing the Monroe dynasty brings with it a tenacity even Alice didn't know she was capable of.It's gonna be a black wedding for the Monroes.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2016
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September 9, 2016
Amazing ending to the trilogy!
I cannot believe how this trilogy kept me on the edge of my seat, starting with the first book Stained when Alice and Damon meet for the first time and the chemistry was so strong there was no way either of them could have fought it, and then in the second book Trained when Alice learns of some of the horrors that have taken place thank's to Damon's father, Russel Monroe, YIKES, and now in the final book of the trilogy Reigned: An Alpha Billionaire Romance it all gets wrapped up in a barbed-wire bow. Yes I say Barbed-wired bow because it hasn't been easy at all for Alice & Damon to get their HEA and even now that the book is finished I have a feeling that we have not seen the last of these two and I am wondering if the acts of Russel Monroe has effected anyone else that we just aren't aware of yet. Only time will tell but I would definitely love to see more of Alice & Damon, who knows maybe we will see them at the Dark Hour or maybe having a business dinner with Henry & Monica....
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.**
I cannot believe how this trilogy kept me on the edge of my seat, starting with the first book Stained when Alice and Damon meet for the first time and the chemistry was so strong there was no way either of them could have fought it, and then in the second book Trained when Alice learns of some of the horrors that have taken place thank's to Damon's father, Russel Monroe, YIKES, and now in the final book of the trilogy Reigned: An Alpha Billionaire Romance it all gets wrapped up in a barbed-wire bow. Yes I say Barbed-wired bow because it hasn't been easy at all for Alice & Damon to get their HEA and even now that the book is finished I have a feeling that we have not seen the last of these two and I am wondering if the acts of Russel Monroe has effected anyone else that we just aren't aware of yet. Only time will tell but I would definitely love to see more of Alice & Damon, who knows maybe we will see them at the Dark Hour or maybe having a business dinner with Henry & Monica....
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.**
September 2, 2016
Damon has always been the model son to Russell, except for when it came to marrying the right woman; but in Alice, Damon has found his soul-mate and the only way they can stay together, without interference, is by ousting Russell from his company. They have a plan. Damon is prepared to risk his reputation and inheritance for Alice and to share his power, money and influence with her; meanwhile, she works tirelessly behind the scenes. Obsessing over everything that is going on in her life, her marriage, her future as a wife and mother, the man who wants her dead if he cannot get her to leave on her own, money, her parents and their disapproval, Candice not knowing who her friend is anymore, the thought of not performing the way Damon needs her to, causes Alice to start getting panic attacks. Damon wants a woman he considers his equal and Alice is more than capable even if she doesn’t believe it. Russell continues to harass Alice, and again her life is threatened, not once but twice, and what did Clarise, Damon’s great grandmother, have to do with her? Natsuko too finds herself involved with both Monroes, but now she has been sent to broker a marriage between herself and Russell, but Natsuko has her own secrets. Russell implies Damon is being unfaithful to Alice with Natsuko. Russell wants Alice gone and what better way for that to happen that turn her against Damon. Damon has spent his whole life following Russell’s script, but that all changed when he met Alice and followed his own path. Together they would be the most powerful couple in the world, that is why Damon was fated to come into her life; her pain was his, his power was hers – they were true equals. This was not just Damon’s company - this was her legacy too. Alice is not ashamed about what she has with Damon, the man who came into her place of work one night and changed her life forever. He stained her, trained her and together they would reign over the vast, global empire they have carved out as their own. Alice Culver never dreamed of a world like this for herself, but Alice Monroe she has many standards to adhere to. An excellent conclusion to a wonderful trilogy and a story I would have no hesitation in recommending. It was very well-written, had a very interesting storyline and was a pleasure to read. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2016
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
Wow, what an awesome ending to the Monroe Trilogy—it is one of the best I have read!! Damon Monroe is so freaking SEXXY and HOT!! Pure pleasure. Dirty. Decadent. Divine—this sums up Damon and Alice’s relationship quite succinctly. There is lots of sex, so be warned. I do not feel they are gratuitous though; the sex scenes are steamy and oh so hot and kinky they almost burned through my iPad. This book is intriguing, with some humor, and it also involves romance, mystery, and suspense. Damon has always followed his father’s (patriarch of the family) wishes in running the company and being obedient, except where it came to matters of the heart and Alice. Because Russell does not feel that Alice is the marrying kind for his son—being raw and impure—she poses a threat to his dynasty. Damon’s father, Russell, continues to pursue his vengeance of assault against Alice, but little does he know that his “only” son and Alice are planning their revenge against him. What type of revenge will Damon and Alice seek towards Russell? Will this backfire against Damon and Alice? There are several twists and turns within the story that makes it interesting. Will Alice succumb to Russell’s threats? Thrills and passion continue to keep Cynthia Dane’s readers glued to the pages of this fascinating series. Cynthia Dane is a very good writer, and this series is well written with a great plot. This book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end. Do yourself a favor and start at book 1 and binge read this series—you won't regret it!
Wow, what an awesome ending to the Monroe Trilogy—it is one of the best I have read!! Damon Monroe is so freaking SEXXY and HOT!! Pure pleasure. Dirty. Decadent. Divine—this sums up Damon and Alice’s relationship quite succinctly. There is lots of sex, so be warned. I do not feel they are gratuitous though; the sex scenes are steamy and oh so hot and kinky they almost burned through my iPad. This book is intriguing, with some humor, and it also involves romance, mystery, and suspense. Damon has always followed his father’s (patriarch of the family) wishes in running the company and being obedient, except where it came to matters of the heart and Alice. Because Russell does not feel that Alice is the marrying kind for his son—being raw and impure—she poses a threat to his dynasty. Damon’s father, Russell, continues to pursue his vengeance of assault against Alice, but little does he know that his “only” son and Alice are planning their revenge against him. What type of revenge will Damon and Alice seek towards Russell? Will this backfire against Damon and Alice? There are several twists and turns within the story that makes it interesting. Will Alice succumb to Russell’s threats? Thrills and passion continue to keep Cynthia Dane’s readers glued to the pages of this fascinating series. Cynthia Dane is a very good writer, and this series is well written with a great plot. This book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end. Do yourself a favor and start at book 1 and binge read this series—you won't regret it!
August 29, 2016
Once again, Cynthia Dane rocks my world and has me spinning, with the conclusion of the Monroe Trilogy, where the situation between Damon and Alice continues to heat up to the point of being close to incineration. Wow! As Russell continues with is pursuit to eliminate Alice one way or another, and Alice and Damon continue with their "master plan" to oust Russell, Alice finds herself a few new friends, and in the most unsuspecting people. New alliances are formed and old ones broken, in this fast paced, intrigued filled, hot, sexy story that you won't want to miss. The author will have you melting with all of the love oozing from this young couple, one minute, and seething due to the antics of others, the next. Her writing skills are intense, and will have you imagining you are there, helping them fight their battles, right by their sides. If you have not had the pleasure of reading any of Cynthia Dane's work, you are truly missing out. I love her ability to tie one series into the other, giving us ongoing glimpses of the past characters we love, even though she continues to introduce us to so many new ones, yet still allows a reader to pick up any one of her series, in any order, and not feel like you've missed out on anything. Another stellar read from an outstanding author.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
August 28, 2016
A Review of Reigned: An Alpha Billionaire Romance (The Monroe Trilogy Book 3) by Cynthia Dane
Conculsion of the Monroe Trilogy - 5 stars
Damon and Alice have put their plan in motion and are determined to make it work. Alice has become a totally different person from who she was when she first met Monroe at The Dark Hour. She never expected to marry a multibillionaire, let alone help him take over his family businesses. Damon's father is determined to get rid of her, one way or another. When Alice starts putting two and two together, she comes up with some extremely worrisome conclusions. Though Damon was led to believe that his mother had abandoned him when he was a child, Alice helps him come to terms with what really happened to his mother at his father's hand.
With the three of them working together to take down his father, will they all survive the potential fall out? Will there be a new Monroe joining the family? Being able to help her parents and brother means a lot to Alice, but can she survive being married to Damon with the pure hatred his father has for her?
**Complimentary Copy provided by Author for an honest review.**
Conculsion of the Monroe Trilogy - 5 stars
Damon and Alice have put their plan in motion and are determined to make it work. Alice has become a totally different person from who she was when she first met Monroe at The Dark Hour. She never expected to marry a multibillionaire, let alone help him take over his family businesses. Damon's father is determined to get rid of her, one way or another. When Alice starts putting two and two together, she comes up with some extremely worrisome conclusions. Though Damon was led to believe that his mother had abandoned him when he was a child, Alice helps him come to terms with what really happened to his mother at his father's hand.
With the three of them working together to take down his father, will they all survive the potential fall out? Will there be a new Monroe joining the family? Being able to help her parents and brother means a lot to Alice, but can she survive being married to Damon with the pure hatred his father has for her?
**Complimentary Copy provided by Author for an honest review.**
August 28, 2016
Book 3 and the Conclusion for the Monroe Trilogy is upon us. Alice and Damon has taken me on a great ride on their roller coaster romance. Book 3 picks up where book 2 left off. Alice is so deeply in love with Damon and they are now married and in the process of trying to take his dad down, come to terms with being married and all the craziness of the hasty marriage. Its twists and turns, along with a possibly pregnancy going along with the hot, sexual heat that goes hand in hand with their bedroom play. They are building a life super fast. Is Damon really serious about Alice or is this part of his plans to get back at his dad? Alice doesn’t know but what she does know is she is so madly in love that she would go anywhere and do anything for Damon. The intrigue, mystery, passion, love, and roller coaster ride still goes all the way to the blockbuster ending. I enjoyed all three parts of this story and cannot wait for what is next from Ms. Dane.
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review***
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review***
August 25, 2016
We pick up the story where we were left hanging in Trained. Alice is falling deeper and deeper in love with Damon and Russell is doubling his efforts to make her walk away from the company and his son, with no such luck. She reminds him too much of his grandmother who took the company from him when his parents died and he will resort to anything to get rid of her, up to killing her! As this drama is taking place, Alice and Damon are falling further into the rabbit hole of their passion and building a life and a legacy. Will she have what it takes to take over the company with Damon? Will she get the answers she is looking for: is she a submissive to Damon, a wife or a partner? Is she pregnant? Some of our regulars are back in force, Monica, Lana. This is what makes Cynthia Dane's books so spellbinding, it reads like a reality TV novel with twists and turns. I can't wait to see what's in store for these two, in future books.Cynthia Dane you are the best story teller around!
August 17, 2018
What a great ending to this trilogy. Damon and Alice are now married, but things are still crazy with her father in law. Reigned (and the whole series) is full of sizzling sex, passion, suspense, mystery, and a little mysticism (Alice is fated to be Damon's according to a fortune teller). I like how Alice comes into her own in Reigned, she takes a bigger part of the business she now owns a part of, and she is truly Damon's partner now that they are married. She takes on Russell (her father in law) and she does it with style!
Damon really loves Alice, his now wife, and he's determined that they are going to have everything: a family, the business expanded in ways he wants to guide it, and all the love and passion he can imagine. If he can just get past the obstacle his father is, he will truly have it all, and Alice will help him get it.
If you haven't read this trilogy, I suggest you do it now.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
Damon really loves Alice, his now wife, and he's determined that they are going to have everything: a family, the business expanded in ways he wants to guide it, and all the love and passion he can imagine. If he can just get past the obstacle his father is, he will truly have it all, and Alice will help him get it.
If you haven't read this trilogy, I suggest you do it now.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
August 25, 2016
Received this complimentary arc copy from the author for an honest review
OMG... What an ending. Absolutely loved it.
If you think that Alice falling down the rabbit hole was bad, well Alice Culver now Monroe and Damon taking on Russell Monroe is a whole different game. Powerful, intriguing, dangerous stuff going on. Alice has to deal with a whole lifestyle change, both professionally and personally . Like a little bird emerging from an egg, finding her wings, learning to fly and soaring to new heights.
Damon has ALWAYS loved Alice and has his feelings to deal with, family secrets and a plan so cleverly thought out, together Damon and Alice are a formidable team. Lots of twists and turns, so unexpected it will have you glued to the words wanting to what happens next. This has to be the best ever.
OMG... What an ending. Absolutely loved it.
If you think that Alice falling down the rabbit hole was bad, well Alice Culver now Monroe and Damon taking on Russell Monroe is a whole different game. Powerful, intriguing, dangerous stuff going on. Alice has to deal with a whole lifestyle change, both professionally and personally . Like a little bird emerging from an egg, finding her wings, learning to fly and soaring to new heights.
Damon has ALWAYS loved Alice and has his feelings to deal with, family secrets and a plan so cleverly thought out, together Damon and Alice are a formidable team. Lots of twists and turns, so unexpected it will have you glued to the words wanting to what happens next. This has to be the best ever.
October 19, 2016
I would have given the book 1 maybe 2 stars if I were basing it on the pregnancy part alone.
I gave it 3 star but it would have been 5 if it weren't for the pregnancy part.
She had horrible symptoms but wasn't far enough along for a doctor at the hospital to tell her if she was pregnant or not. At maybe a month she couldn't fit into a corset. Please. Way, way overboard. They can test you for pregnancy after your first missed period, consequentially that about 2 weeks pregnant.
I loved this series. It held my interest throughout. Glad I read it all, just wish Cynthia Dane would not have gone so overboard with the pregnancy or would have made her further along. That part was unbelievable but unfortunately was half the book.
I gave it 3 star but it would have been 5 if it weren't for the pregnancy part.
She had horrible symptoms but wasn't far enough along for a doctor at the hospital to tell her if she was pregnant or not. At maybe a month she couldn't fit into a corset. Please. Way, way overboard. They can test you for pregnancy after your first missed period, consequentially that about 2 weeks pregnant.
I loved this series. It held my interest throughout. Glad I read it all, just wish Cynthia Dane would not have gone so overboard with the pregnancy or would have made her further along. That part was unbelievable but unfortunately was half the book.
August 26, 2016
Fate brought them together to be the most formidable couple ever.
Now that Damon and Alice are married, they are building their empire and taking on their most dangerous obstacle, Russell Monroe. Russell is not one to give up so easily and these two will have their work cut out for them staying safe and taking over.
The suspense and heat in this trilogy is off the charts! Alice grows from the naive conquest in the first book to a powerful partner in the third. Damon's love for her shines through all of his actions. I can't wait to see what is next for them!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.*
Now that Damon and Alice are married, they are building their empire and taking on their most dangerous obstacle, Russell Monroe. Russell is not one to give up so easily and these two will have their work cut out for them staying safe and taking over.
The suspense and heat in this trilogy is off the charts! Alice grows from the naive conquest in the first book to a powerful partner in the third. Damon's love for her shines through all of his actions. I can't wait to see what is next for them!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.*
September 18, 2016
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Reigned is the final book in the Monroe Troligy; and what an ending it was! We see Alice thwart Russell's repeated attempts to get rid of her; and, we witness Alice transform into an independent, strong-willed woman who wants to rule the world and take down anyone who gets in her way.
I love the way that Cynthia brings in characters from her other books. And, of course the sex scenes are out of this world! Reigned has a few surprising twists that left me reeling.
Definitely a must read!
Reigned is the final book in the Monroe Troligy; and what an ending it was! We see Alice thwart Russell's repeated attempts to get rid of her; and, we witness Alice transform into an independent, strong-willed woman who wants to rule the world and take down anyone who gets in her way.
I love the way that Cynthia brings in characters from her other books. And, of course the sex scenes are out of this world! Reigned has a few surprising twists that left me reeling.
Definitely a must read!
September 1, 2016
I loved it! This is a great Trilogy and I would recommend reading all three books. This book starts where the last ended. Damon and Alice set a plan in motion to take over the business and remove his father from any power. They continue trying to find a balance in their relationship and Alice learns what it means to be a Monroe. Can they destroy his father before he get his way and Alice ends up dead? This is a fast paced read with lots of drama and suspense. The sex is of the charts hot! The chemistry between Damon and Alice is wonderful. Couldn’t put it down!
September 9, 2016
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Alice is surprised to find herself working in the corporate world and doing very well, so maybe the plan she and Damon concocted has a chance to succeed. Unfortunately, her father-in-law is still determined to remove her from Damon's life even though they are married and Damon has made it clear that he wants only Alice. Fortunately, Alice and Damon will see their plan succeed despite the attempts on her life. Sexy, thrilling with some suspense. Fantastic characters and conclusion to this trilogy, I loved this series.
Alice is surprised to find herself working in the corporate world and doing very well, so maybe the plan she and Damon concocted has a chance to succeed. Unfortunately, her father-in-law is still determined to remove her from Damon's life even though they are married and Damon has made it clear that he wants only Alice. Fortunately, Alice and Damon will see their plan succeed despite the attempts on her life. Sexy, thrilling with some suspense. Fantastic characters and conclusion to this trilogy, I loved this series.
September 10, 2016
Wonderful series and a great ending! There are lots of twists and turns in this series, so you have to keep reading to find out what is going to happen next. Damian is one sexy billionaire. He might have a little ego problem at times, but I still loved him. Alice changed so much from the beginning of this series to the end. She became such a strong person, and showed that she could still be strong and submit in the bedroom. I received this book from the author in return for an honest review, and I enjoyed this whole series.
September 3, 2016
Omg I loved this series!! It was a crazy fun ride to HEA for Alice and Damon. Reigned was full of suspense, crazy father in law, misunderstandings, lots of steamy scenes, lots of love and laughter! I loved the ending and how strong Alice was by the end of the book. I really love that Cynthia brings in our favorite characters from previous books. It's good to know they are doing well. Can't wait to read more about Damon and Alice in the future!! I received a ARC for an honest review.
September 9, 2016
This conclusion to the Monroe trilogy had a little bit of everything. Hot romance, suspense, intrigue and oh yeah more hot romance. Little Alice Culver is now fully ensconced as Alice Monroe, wife and partner of billionaire Damon Monroe. She can hold her own against not only her new peers but also against the father-in-law that keeps trying to get rid of her, permanently. Great conclusion to the series.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2016
The conclusion to the Monroe Trilogy, Reigned has everything you want in a book... angst, drama, danger, secrets, intrigue, suspense, mystery, some twists and turns, passion, love, hot as hell sex scenes, a fantastic plot-line, and characters that you can't help but love.
I received a courtesy ARC of this book for an honest review.
I received a courtesy ARC of this book for an honest review.
September 27, 2016
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review....
Wow! What an ending to this trilogy!!! This turned into an amazing read for me. Monroe has won me over! I never saw some of these surprises coming! I loved that Monroe's father got what he deserved in the end and that Damon and Alice got their HEA. This trilogy will blow your mind!
Wow! What an ending to this trilogy!!! This turned into an amazing read for me. Monroe has won me over! I never saw some of these surprises coming! I loved that Monroe's father got what he deserved in the end and that Damon and Alice got their HEA. This trilogy will blow your mind!
December 18, 2016
So many things come to light in this dramatic conclusion. Alice and Damon are just so perfect for one another and of course his father will do whatever it takes to get rid of her. Damon's not having any of that though. I'm so happy I got to read this series and I look forward to more by Cynthia Dane. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
August 30, 2016
"I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review." Holy guacamole! That was a very good book! Justice prevails as always! Russell is quite a character and is a much hated man. Alice and Damon take you on an incredible journey to freedom, full of love, and surprises.
October 4, 2016
Amazingly Hot!!!
Omg!!! What a great ending to this series!!! The hot steamy sex scenes between Alice and Monroe was burning up the pages in this book. I look forward to reading more books by Cynthia Dane.
Omg!!! What a great ending to this series!!! The hot steamy sex scenes between Alice and Monroe was burning up the pages in this book. I look forward to reading more books by Cynthia Dane.
August 25, 2016
Loved the book and series. Can't wait to read more by this author. I received an advanced review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 28, 2016
Love this book. Perfect ending to the trilogy.
May 22, 2023
overall this was a good series!
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