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Cerith Kingdom Chronicles #2
Starved Monster
On the happiest day of their lives, an enemy waits for the perfect chance to strike...
After the attempted war and take over of their kingdom, Evander and Alyx have finally reached a place where they have found peace. Their wedding and coronation waits and after that, five blissful days alone for their honeymoon.
Nothing is ever as simple as it seems...
With Evander and Alyx gone, strangers attempt an invasion. With the royal family either kidnapped or on the run, no one is safe and there are enemies and dangers everywhere. The country is in shambles when the news of their Kings' death starts to reach the furthest corners.
A ravenous monster waits...
With the help of a few remaining friends, Evander and Alyx make their way to the enemies keep. Along the way they are challenged and make new friends. But with the life of their family on the line and new secrets revealed, will they arrive in time?
The Starved Monster is Book II in the Cerith Kingdom Chronicles. It is highly recommended that you read the first book, A Hundred Others, for this series to make sense. This book features MM sexual scenes, heroic rescues, daring kings, and a steamy love match. This book does end on a cliffhanger and is intended for audiences over 18 years old!
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 29, 2018
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About the author
Jude Marquez
24 books33 followersJude Marquez is a lover of all things romance. She began writing in first grade and hasn't stopped since. She lives in the Pacific Northwest and reads MM romance voraciously as well as horror and suspense.
While living and working near the ocean is amazing, Jude often skips town to enjoy the warmth of the Southwest during the winters and drags her dog along for the ride.
Jude began publishing in early 2018 and currently has three full length novels and 3 novellas released.
While living and working near the ocean is amazing, Jude often skips town to enjoy the warmth of the Southwest during the winters and drags her dog along for the ride.
Jude began publishing in early 2018 and currently has three full length novels and 3 novellas released.
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June 28, 2024
CRYING! I'm so stressed!
I HATE THOMAS!!!
My Kings just wanted to enjoy their honeymoon 😭 Ughhh.
4 FREAKING MONTHS.
Are you kidding?! Fml.
“Through our youth, Unto our death, Through feasts and famine Through delight and devastation, I will remain.”
I HATE THOMAS!!!
My Kings just wanted to enjoy their honeymoon 😭 Ughhh.
4 FREAKING MONTHS.
Are you kidding?! Fml.
“Through our youth, Unto our death, Through feasts and famine Through delight and devastation, I will remain.”
March 27, 2019
5 Hearts reviewed for MM Good Book Reviews
Shorty's Review 5 Hearts:
All hell breaks loose as soon as Evander and Alyx head for their honeymoon. I applaud the effort of those left behind to keep things in order and to try to stop the takeover. Once Evander and Alyx are attacked they both know something is wrong at home and rush back.
A wonderful continuation from the previous book with plenty of action, betrayal and romance. Loved the entire story and am looking forward to the next book.
Fantastic read.
Pixie's Review 5 Hearts:
Holy hell, this series just keeps getting better and better.
While Evander and Alyx are on their honey moon on a remote Island the unthinkable happens, not only are they attacked but their entire family and kingdom are targeted and it's a race against time with limited aid for Evander, Alyx and their family and friends to reclaim their Kingdom before it's too late.
I loved this story, it has action, adventure and heart in your mouth moments, a truly stunning storyline that has you shaking your kindle in frustration as you get to the last pages.
New characters are introduced that add to the amazing array of characters from A Hundred Others, while some characters have harrowing backgrounds every single one of them are strong, it's a strength of character that shines through the lot of them, men, women and children alike. Not a one of them breaks under the pressure pushed upon them, they might bend a little but all of them keep going with strength behind them. And I loved that, I really appreciate an author who knows how to write a character of strength without making them overbearing or toxic in their attitude.
The storyline is fantastic, it's perfectly woven to keep you turning the pages in anticipation. It grips you by the throat and doesn't let go, not even at the end... because that ending holy crap, it was an ending that nearly had me screaming in frustration because it was such a twist that I had no idea was heading my way. I mean damn they had just been victorious and the author just backhands you while cackling evilly, the author then follows it up with a gut punch murmuring 'suck it up buttercup, you'll have to wait for the next book'.
So I recommend this to those who adore medieval fantasy, amazing characters, a wonderful storyline, and sadistic authors who leave you battered and bruised dangling from a cliff.
Shorty's Review 5 Hearts:
All hell breaks loose as soon as Evander and Alyx head for their honeymoon. I applaud the effort of those left behind to keep things in order and to try to stop the takeover. Once Evander and Alyx are attacked they both know something is wrong at home and rush back.
A wonderful continuation from the previous book with plenty of action, betrayal and romance. Loved the entire story and am looking forward to the next book.
Fantastic read.
Pixie's Review 5 Hearts:
Holy hell, this series just keeps getting better and better.
While Evander and Alyx are on their honey moon on a remote Island the unthinkable happens, not only are they attacked but their entire family and kingdom are targeted and it's a race against time with limited aid for Evander, Alyx and their family and friends to reclaim their Kingdom before it's too late.
I loved this story, it has action, adventure and heart in your mouth moments, a truly stunning storyline that has you shaking your kindle in frustration as you get to the last pages.
New characters are introduced that add to the amazing array of characters from A Hundred Others, while some characters have harrowing backgrounds every single one of them are strong, it's a strength of character that shines through the lot of them, men, women and children alike. Not a one of them breaks under the pressure pushed upon them, they might bend a little but all of them keep going with strength behind them. And I loved that, I really appreciate an author who knows how to write a character of strength without making them overbearing or toxic in their attitude.
The storyline is fantastic, it's perfectly woven to keep you turning the pages in anticipation. It grips you by the throat and doesn't let go, not even at the end... because that ending holy crap, it was an ending that nearly had me screaming in frustration because it was such a twist that I had no idea was heading my way. I mean damn they had just been victorious and the author just backhands you while cackling evilly, the author then follows it up with a gut punch murmuring 'suck it up buttercup, you'll have to wait for the next book'.
So I recommend this to those who adore medieval fantasy, amazing characters, a wonderful storyline, and sadistic authors who leave you battered and bruised dangling from a cliff.
April 8, 2019
No words
Well good gosh the author held nothing back. This was just a great story from start to finish. Yes we had the wedding the start of an honeymoon, a reunion with long list family but that is as far as the good things went. It was more kidnapping, conspiracy, lies and chaos. I am now rushing to read the third and final book. This is just exciting!!
Well good gosh the author held nothing back. This was just a great story from start to finish. Yes we had the wedding the start of an honeymoon, a reunion with long list family but that is as far as the good things went. It was more kidnapping, conspiracy, lies and chaos. I am now rushing to read the third and final book. This is just exciting!!
November 25, 2019
Equality and equity. Some relationships get confused with the two but a real one is a partnership. And in a medieval romance where both MC's are guys? It can actually get tricky not to get into a hero/damsel in distress situation.
This is not what happens here. This is the opposite of that happening in a looooot of ways.
Was it basically the same situation that happened with the other couple? Sure was. Does that make it bad? Not really.
And really, this book has turned up the heat in a big way from book one.
And I should definitely mention the covers. Because even fantasy/medieval romance can be unfortunate victim of... well, the romance part. And obviously someone decided that romance equals half-naked/naked guy/people on the cover and leafing through romance that is not YA is like... I am not saying porn but neither am I not saying it's not going in that direction.
And it's a cool cover! Just like the rest of them - except the two poor guys that were probably the result of the monster called statistics and "readers like" that say naked guys on the cover sell so naked guys on the cover we shall have.
Bottom line... pun intended... recommend!
This is not what happens here. This is the opposite of that happening in a looooot of ways.
Was it basically the same situation that happened with the other couple? Sure was. Does that make it bad? Not really.
And really, this book has turned up the heat in a big way from book one.
And I should definitely mention the covers. Because even fantasy/medieval romance can be unfortunate victim of... well, the romance part. And obviously someone decided that romance equals half-naked/naked guy/people on the cover and leafing through romance that is not YA is like... I am not saying porn but neither am I not saying it's not going in that direction.
And it's a cool cover! Just like the rest of them - except the two poor guys that were probably the result of the monster called statistics and "readers like" that say naked guys on the cover sell so naked guys on the cover we shall have.
Bottom line... pun intended... recommend!
April 18, 2019
Grab Book 3, you will need it
OMG!!! I am so glad book three is available because that ending...NOOOOO! This series is very addictive, so this was a great second installment and I'm about to go grab book 3.
OMG!!! I am so glad book three is available because that ending...NOOOOO! This series is very addictive, so this was a great second installment and I'm about to go grab book 3.
February 12, 2020
this one was better then the first one and I hope the last one is just as good or better i will most surly read another book from this author.
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