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Wolf #3
The Lone Wolf
My gravest mistake was falling in love with my husband.
It crept up on me so slowly that I didn't even notice it was happening until it arrived. I assumed he felt the same way every time he kissed me...every time he touched me.
Until he proved me wrong.
Kamikaze is dead, so I don't need him for protection anymore. Divorce is all I want now. I'll find a man that will love me the way I deserve, that won't bring home two strange women just to hurt me.
I don't need him.
Now it's time to start over.
It crept up on me so slowly that I didn't even notice it was happening until it arrived. I assumed he felt the same way every time he kissed me...every time he touched me.
Until he proved me wrong.
Kamikaze is dead, so I don't need him for protection anymore. Divorce is all I want now. I'll find a man that will love me the way I deserve, that won't bring home two strange women just to hurt me.
I don't need him.
Now it's time to start over.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 20, 2019
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Penelope Sky
72 books6,783 followersA New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Penelope Sky is known for her dark romance that makes you fall for her characters….no matter how dark they seem. Her books are being translated into several languages around the world, and she’s sold more than a million books worldwide. She lives in a small town in California with her husband, where she spends most of her time writing on the back porch.
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August 21, 2019
Yes, I think I should start betting money. To close with a golden key, our zeroin still sleeps in the same bed the two women with he cheated on her aaaaaall night long. Self respect? What is it for? No. Exactly as predicted. But oh yes! Did she sleep with someone else? Yes. Has that changed anything? No. The same pathetic character as usual. He? I saw only pride hurt. He even had the audacity to fell digusted with OW who suggested they have an affair even though he was married! Disgusted?! How hypocritical can a character be written? If the author were competing for the prize for misogyny and lack of originality she would have won for sure. Sorry (not sorry) I'd like to be mistaken but this crap is ridiculous.
Let's guess? She is hurt and of course she wants to find a new love. But she will not. Because her wolf's cock is golden, it doesn't matter if she had to join the two women he fucked all night (according to him) at her breakfast table. Yes, she had the decency to ask for divorce papers and since she didn't want his money, he realized the good person she is and decided he wants her back and won't sign the papers. He goes after her, she says no (even though her cheating body says yes, because his dick is golden, don't forget). He goes after her again, she says no (but she wants him so much) so he kisses her and she is tempted. And since the author has no other solution because all this garbage has already been written, maybe she will endanger one of them to have a pathetic excuse for them to know they love each other and get together. Who wants to bet?
"Another author who just believes that women should be treated like garage. Of course, he will regret fucking two women in the same house his wife was in. Of course he will realize that he loves her. And of course she'll take him back because, come on! It would take a lot of work for this writer to be original."( book 2 review)
Let's guess? She is hurt and of course she wants to find a new love. But she will not. Because her wolf's cock is golden, it doesn't matter if she had to join the two women he fucked all night (according to him) at her breakfast table. Yes, she had the decency to ask for divorce papers and since she didn't want his money, he realized the good person she is and decided he wants her back and won't sign the papers. He goes after her, she says no (even though her cheating body says yes, because his dick is golden, don't forget). He goes after her again, she says no (but she wants him so much) so he kisses her and she is tempted. And since the author has no other solution because all this garbage has already been written, maybe she will endanger one of them to have a pathetic excuse for them to know they love each other and get together. Who wants to bet?
"Another author who just believes that women should be treated like garage. Of course, he will regret fucking two women in the same house his wife was in. Of course he will realize that he loves her. And of course she'll take him back because, come on! It would take a lot of work for this writer to be original."( book 2 review)
April 13, 2025
3.5 Stars
3.5 Smut Scale Stars, Rounded Down
SERIES REVIEW:
(Series specific notes at the end)
For some reason, I have fallen down a Penelope Sky rabbit hole this last week and have apparently decided to read her entire back list. Not sure how or why this is the case, but I am a mood reader and her formula is really hitting the spot for me. So here we are.
Speaking of formula...she has a VERY obvious one. And by that I mean that her characters are almost literally the same across every single series, which I can confidently say as I have literally read five of her series (three books each) since the beginning of the year. Four of those happening in the last week.
And I'm not even joking, her male/female leads are almost carbon copies of each other. The males are all billionaire assholes with ripped physiques they cultivate through a regimented workout program and a strict diet. Except for the scotch, of course. They ALL drink scotch. They also all call the lead female by a specific nickname for entirety of each series and sometimes cheat.
The female leads on the other hand are basically female perfection personified. They are all tiny, with tiny waists, but luscious breasts and asses. They never workout, but maintain their figures despite eating whatever they want. And, of course, they are the most beautiful females to ever live. In every room they enter. And the hero always becomes obsessed with them as they are so not like other girls, you know? Because sassy and sexy and best sex ever. And they sometimes have liaisons of their own.
And you know what?
Cause I am loving it at the moment. It's like reordering your favorite current meal every day, knowing it's going to be delicious. And I am perfectly content to gorge myself right now.
So there you go.
I liked Maverick and Arwen, but they are probably my least favorite PS leads so far. I was also annoyed by Arwen. She kept going behind his back like she knew better and it annoyed me. The whole thing with his father was silly. Just fucking kill him. And note to Penelope Sky: Glocks don't have external safety buttons. So stop that with the constant mention of Glocks and safeties. Also a little more OM/OW stuff that I felt was a little quick and overdone. It's not a hard limit for me, but I thought Arwen's actions were gratuitous.
3.5 Smut Scale Stars, Rounded Down
SERIES REVIEW:
(Series specific notes at the end)
For some reason, I have fallen down a Penelope Sky rabbit hole this last week and have apparently decided to read her entire back list. Not sure how or why this is the case, but I am a mood reader and her formula is really hitting the spot for me. So here we are.
Speaking of formula...she has a VERY obvious one. And by that I mean that her characters are almost literally the same across every single series, which I can confidently say as I have literally read five of her series (three books each) since the beginning of the year. Four of those happening in the last week.
And I'm not even joking, her male/female leads are almost carbon copies of each other. The males are all billionaire assholes with ripped physiques they cultivate through a regimented workout program and a strict diet. Except for the scotch, of course. They ALL drink scotch. They also all call the lead female by a specific nickname for entirety of each series and sometimes cheat.
The female leads on the other hand are basically female perfection personified. They are all tiny, with tiny waists, but luscious breasts and asses. They never workout, but maintain their figures despite eating whatever they want. And, of course, they are the most beautiful females to ever live. In every room they enter. And the hero always becomes obsessed with them as they are so not like other girls, you know? Because sassy and sexy and best sex ever. And they sometimes have liaisons of their own.
And you know what?
Cause I am loving it at the moment. It's like reordering your favorite current meal every day, knowing it's going to be delicious. And I am perfectly content to gorge myself right now.
So there you go.
I liked Maverick and Arwen, but they are probably my least favorite PS leads so far. I was also annoyed by Arwen. She kept going behind his back like she knew better and it annoyed me. The whole thing with his father was silly. Just fucking kill him. And note to Penelope Sky: Glocks don't have external safety buttons. So stop that with the constant mention of Glocks and safeties. Also a little more OM/OW stuff that I felt was a little quick and overdone. It's not a hard limit for me, but I thought Arwen's actions were gratuitous.
January 11, 2022
I’m conflicted over whether I forgive Maverick
October 27, 2019
I binged this series in 5 days which I NEVER do and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! full of suspense, sexual tension, hatred, violence and love. I just couldn't get enough of Maverick and Arwen. The sex was so freaking HOT and I normally skip sex scenes but this author knows how to do it right. Loved all three books from start to finish and that Epilogue was PERFECT.
The Wolf and His Sheep FOREVER.
The Wolf and His Sheep FOREVER.
May 16, 2023
I am arranging a bonfire to burn the physical books of this series
Who wants to join?
Why did I buy them?
Because I am an idiot and I believed ppl when they said there was great groveling
If ppl like Arwen and Maverick exists, no wonder the world is shit
I really hope they stay fiction
Who wants to join?
Why did I buy them?
Because I am an idiot and I believed ppl when they said there was great groveling
If ppl like Arwen and Maverick exists, no wonder the world is shit
I really hope they stay fiction
June 13, 2022
Review for the whole trilogy. This is one of the better “marriage of convenience” stories I’ve read, and it might be the best in the cheating trope that I’ve read. A cheating story that’s…good?? Does that exist? Apparently!
It’s about Arwen (who’s 22) an opera singer, and Maverick (who’s 30), a wealthy businessman, two strangers who are forced to marry because of circumstances involving their rich dads. Neither of them wants to, and they agree to have an open relationship where they still see other people. They’re basically just roommates co-existing at opposite ends of his mansion. (Most of the OM and OW stuff isn’t shown in-scene. Still, this isn’t a read for you if you need zero OW and OM stuff!).
Maverick is a typical cold alphahole who thinks he doesn’t have feelings and is allergic to relationships. He can be a dick, but also very caring to Arwen at unexpected moments. His treatment towards her runs hot and cold, but in a way that’s interesting. He’s the kind of hero we’ve all read a million times before, but he’s a bit better developed than a lot of others I've seen.
Arwen isn’t an innocent virgin type, she’s sophisticated, confident, and the type of woman who all men go nuts for. That kind of heroine can be tiresome, but for the most part, this story does it well. She doesn’t feel too perfect, since she’s stubborn and prideful. I like that she had OM in the beginning while Maverick had OW, since I’m tired of stories in the “marriage of convenience” trope where the hero has mistresses and the heroine is celibate. If you’re also tired of that, this is a good read!
Now, onto the part where this trilogy also features cheating in a way that’s one of the best instances of it that I’ve ever read…
Usually, I don’t like reading cheating, but here, it worked because the angst (and hero suffering) was delicious, and it was great that he was the one who was celibate during their separation while SHE wasn’t. Most of all, it worked because Arwen wasn’t a doormat, since she made him suffer (not just for fun, she genuinely had no intention of ever going back to him), and he did grovel and show that he changed. I believe in their HEA, and I didn't feel like she was weak for ending up with him.
The only weird thing is that this story is set in Italy, but aside from references to Florence (and the fact that Arwen is an opera singer and Maverick’s family business involves the cheese industry), it doesn’t feel like it. Their names are Arwen and Maverick, and his chef is Abigail. So, it feels like Italy is used as window-dressing to make the setting “exotic,” but the author couldn’t be bothered to do the bare minimum of Googling some Italian names and phrases.
There’s also a subplot with his dad that resolves in a way that feels a bit cheesy, and a subplot with a crime lord guy that’s kind of OTT. But I’m still giving it 4 stars because it’s SO rare to see cheating in books that’s done well, in a way that delivers good angst without making the heroine a doormat, and WITHOUT making you angry to see her still end up with the hero.
It’s about Arwen (who’s 22) an opera singer, and Maverick (who’s 30), a wealthy businessman, two strangers who are forced to marry because of circumstances involving their rich dads. Neither of them wants to, and they agree to have an open relationship where they still see other people. They’re basically just roommates co-existing at opposite ends of his mansion. (Most of the OM and OW stuff isn’t shown in-scene. Still, this isn’t a read for you if you need zero OW and OM stuff!).
Maverick is a typical cold alphahole who thinks he doesn’t have feelings and is allergic to relationships. He can be a dick, but also very caring to Arwen at unexpected moments. His treatment towards her runs hot and cold, but in a way that’s interesting. He’s the kind of hero we’ve all read a million times before, but he’s a bit better developed than a lot of others I've seen.
Arwen isn’t an innocent virgin type, she’s sophisticated, confident, and the type of woman who all men go nuts for. That kind of heroine can be tiresome, but for the most part, this story does it well. She doesn’t feel too perfect, since she’s stubborn and prideful. I like that she had OM in the beginning while Maverick had OW, since I’m tired of stories in the “marriage of convenience” trope where the hero has mistresses and the heroine is celibate. If you’re also tired of that, this is a good read!
Now, onto the part where this trilogy also features cheating in a way that’s one of the best instances of it that I’ve ever read…
Usually, I don’t like reading cheating, but here, it worked because the angst (and hero suffering) was delicious, and it was great that he was the one who was celibate during their separation while SHE wasn’t. Most of all, it worked because Arwen wasn’t a doormat, since she made him suffer (not just for fun, she genuinely had no intention of ever going back to him), and he did grovel and show that he changed. I believe in their HEA, and I didn't feel like she was weak for ending up with him.
The only weird thing is that this story is set in Italy, but aside from references to Florence (and the fact that Arwen is an opera singer and Maverick’s family business involves the cheese industry), it doesn’t feel like it. Their names are Arwen and Maverick, and his chef is Abigail. So, it feels like Italy is used as window-dressing to make the setting “exotic,” but the author couldn’t be bothered to do the bare minimum of Googling some Italian names and phrases.
There’s also a subplot with his dad that resolves in a way that feels a bit cheesy, and a subplot with a crime lord guy that’s kind of OTT. But I’m still giving it 4 stars because it’s SO rare to see cheating in books that’s done well, in a way that delivers good angst without making the heroine a doormat, and WITHOUT making you angry to see her still end up with the hero.
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August 25, 2019So the book starts right after the events of book 2.
The couple had a marriage of convenience and safety for the heroine as it offered her protection but it was also an open marriage, both had been with others.
After the heroine's declaration and the time they had spent together recently the heroine felt things had changed so she was really, understandably hurt that he still went on to deliberately hurt her by bringing two women back to the house and even expecting them to eat breakfast together.
The Hero is basically running scared of anything 'real' between them.
They are separated at this point, or at least at the start she is leaving him.
The wife sees another man but the husband is celibate in their time apart.
Brave of the author to go against the norm there.
Readers tend to forgive Heros actions but not so much the heroine.
From the start of the book the Hero realises he went too far and is all about making amends.
At first his motives or feelings arent clear but he really tries to make it up to her and the heroine stands firm that she won't take him back.
It takes time.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
The couple had a marriage of convenience and safety for the heroine as it offered her protection but it was also an open marriage, both had been with others.
After the heroine's declaration and the time they had spent together recently the heroine felt things had changed so she was really, understandably hurt that he still went on to deliberately hurt her by bringing two women back to the house and even expecting them to eat breakfast together.
The Hero is basically running scared of anything 'real' between them.
They are separated at this point, or at least at the start she is leaving him.
The wife sees another man but the husband is celibate in their time apart.
Brave of the author to go against the norm there.
Readers tend to forgive Heros actions but not so much the heroine.
From the start of the book the Hero realises he went too far and is all about making amends.
At first his motives or feelings arent clear but he really tries to make it up to her and the heroine stands firm that she won't take him back.
It takes time.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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August 21, 2019Cheating does not prove love. It’s the ultimate form of disrespect. If you cannot respect me, you cannot love me. Those are just my thoughts. Also if he can do it once, he can and will do it again. The only way I would even touch this series was if she would have dumbed his behind for good.
characters-who-cheated-ugh
January 3, 2022Wow, people LIKE this shit.😨
May 26, 2022
Hmmm....
Ok welp! To start off, I did like michelle g. Did and didn't read books 1 and 2. I was a little lost but I just kept trucking on. they had an open marriage but eventually developed feelings for each other and became exclusive. Like he asked her or she asked him if the other would go out with him/her. And the HS dad was trying to kill the h? I dunno! I didn't read the first two books!
Any doodly hoo, So it starts off when she's moving out of his house and asking for a divorce. Why? Well kids, she sang a sing song (she's an opera singer) and told him in the song that she loved the H. He couldn't handle the FEeLINGS and took two girls to eff them and didn't even try to hide it lolololol so sweet. She's leaving and finds comfort and d!ck with another dude lolololol. H comes to the door drunk off his ass and sees the dude after post coital and her wearing the oms shirt! Lololololol! Yeah girl! Go get den d!ck for yoself!!!!! Lolololololol. Too bad she wasn't in a spit roast position when he came by.
Any doobeepboo, the HS dad comes to threaten to kill her again so she goes back to the H for protection and he's happy but probably sniffing some leftover residual om cuum lolololol 😂😂😂😂🙈 just keed on that part they work it out and she throw in his face what he does repeatedly and she denies their love for awhile bit it works out.
I'm not sure how you get over your fil trying to kill you but okur. Family is tough 🤷🤷🤷😂 I liked the drama in the beginning but the rest is now a little foggy and forget able so take that as you will 🤷🤷
Ok welp! To start off, I did like michelle g. Did and didn't read books 1 and 2. I was a little lost but I just kept trucking on. they had an open marriage but eventually developed feelings for each other and became exclusive. Like he asked her or she asked him if the other would go out with him/her. And the HS dad was trying to kill the h? I dunno! I didn't read the first two books!
Any doodly hoo, So it starts off when she's moving out of his house and asking for a divorce. Why? Well kids, she sang a sing song (she's an opera singer) and told him in the song that she loved the H. He couldn't handle the FEeLINGS and took two girls to eff them and didn't even try to hide it lolololol so sweet. She's leaving and finds comfort and d!ck with another dude lolololol. H comes to the door drunk off his ass and sees the dude after post coital and her wearing the oms shirt! Lololololol! Yeah girl! Go get den d!ck for yoself!!!!! Lolololololol. Too bad she wasn't in a spit roast position when he came by.
Any doobeepboo, the HS dad comes to threaten to kill her again so she goes back to the H for protection and he's happy but probably sniffing some leftover residual om cuum lolololol 😂😂😂😂🙈 just keed on that part they work it out and she throw in his face what he does repeatedly and she denies their love for awhile bit it works out.
I'm not sure how you get over your fil trying to kill you but okur. Family is tough 🤷🤷🤷😂 I liked the drama in the beginning but the rest is now a little foggy and forget able so take that as you will 🤷🤷
August 21, 2019
After the previous book (which I didn't rate because I liked it until the end. Then all I wanted to do was stab the 'hero' in the throat), I wasn't sure whether I was going to read this or not. But I did because curiosity and all....and weirdly enough, I didn't hate it. In fact, I actually kind of enjoyed it.
I hate cheating. Fucking loathe it. Not a fan of reading it because I, more often than not, never feel like the hero (because let's face it...it's usually ALWAYS the hero) is ever sorry enough. And the main reason for that is because I prefer my heroes and heroines to be on the an even playing field. It's also why I am not a fan of 'the virgin and the manwhore' trope...unless of course said manwhore has been celibate for a long time (No. A week is not a long time, authors!). There needs to be some sort of balance of scales for me to enjoy it. I am also well aware that two wrongs do not make a right, but if I'm stuck reading a book where one partner cheats, the other one damn well better hook up with someone too (while the other stays celibate) otherwise that book can just fuck off! So I was actually happy when the heroine left the hero and hooked up with another man...and wait for it...the sex was good! Yes, it wasn't as great as it was with the hero, but the other man wasn't a complete dud or abusive. So yay! While she was doing her thing (doing her best to forget the hero), he stayed celibate and true.
Another tick in his favour was that he kept trying. He knew he fucked up, and once he got his head out of his arse, he let her know how sorry he was and how much he wanted her back. She held out for longer than I thought she would (I figured she hurt him just as much as he hurt her so they were even. That's how my cheating-romance-book brain works. It's weird :/) but they found their way back to each other and I genuinely felt neither was going to step out on the other again. That they truly loved each other and I wholeheartedly believed in their HEA.
The wrap up with the hero's father was interesting. I liked it but I also remember what he did and none of that sat right with me. Still, it's hard to forgive and forget (regardless what the majority of romance books try to tell us these days), so it was good to see the struggle for the hero to reconcile with the man he used to look up to.
I wouldn't recommend this book/series to any one who prefers to read 'safe' books. It certainly isn't that. But sometimes I like to read things way out of my comfort zone and this fit the bill. I'm also not certain if I will read this author again. I tried a previous series of hers and it didn't work for me (i.e. I hated it lol), but I'm happy this story ended the way it did and now I can move on to something else :)
3.75 stars
I hate cheating. Fucking loathe it. Not a fan of reading it because I, more often than not, never feel like the hero (because let's face it...it's usually ALWAYS the hero) is ever sorry enough. And the main reason for that is because I prefer my heroes and heroines to be on the an even playing field. It's also why I am not a fan of 'the virgin and the manwhore' trope...unless of course said manwhore has been celibate for a long time (No. A week is not a long time, authors!). There needs to be some sort of balance of scales for me to enjoy it. I am also well aware that two wrongs do not make a right, but if I'm stuck reading a book where one partner cheats, the other one damn well better hook up with someone too (while the other stays celibate) otherwise that book can just fuck off! So I was actually happy when the heroine left the hero and hooked up with another man...and wait for it...the sex was good! Yes, it wasn't as great as it was with the hero, but the other man wasn't a complete dud or abusive. So yay! While she was doing her thing (doing her best to forget the hero), he stayed celibate and true.
Another tick in his favour was that he kept trying. He knew he fucked up, and once he got his head out of his arse, he let her know how sorry he was and how much he wanted her back. She held out for longer than I thought she would (I figured she hurt him just as much as he hurt her so they were even. That's how my cheating-romance-book brain works. It's weird :/) but they found their way back to each other and I genuinely felt neither was going to step out on the other again. That they truly loved each other and I wholeheartedly believed in their HEA.
The wrap up with the hero's father was interesting. I liked it but I also remember what he did and none of that sat right with me. Still, it's hard to forgive and forget (regardless what the majority of romance books try to tell us these days), so it was good to see the struggle for the hero to reconcile with the man he used to look up to.
I wouldn't recommend this book/series to any one who prefers to read 'safe' books. It certainly isn't that. But sometimes I like to read things way out of my comfort zone and this fit the bill. I'm also not certain if I will read this author again. I tried a previous series of hers and it didn't work for me (i.e. I hated it lol), but I'm happy this story ended the way it did and now I can move on to something else :)
3.75 stars
August 19, 2023
If I still remember it correctly, this is the last book in the trilogy and the whole story revolves with the MMC apologizing for cheating on the FMC. He had a freaking threesome after she confessed her love. 🤮
Then the stupid FMC eventually gave in and forgave the freaking cheater. They even got married the second time.
I mean eeeew why would you accept him after what he did? That's just fucking gross! 😤🤮
Then the stupid FMC eventually gave in and forgave the freaking cheater. They even got married the second time.
I mean eeeew why would you accept him after what he did? That's just fucking gross! 😤🤮
November 6, 2020
I'm still rolling my eyes for this one. 🙄
I think it's time to get away from this author for a very long time.
I think it's time to get away from this author for a very long time.
July 16, 2022
The first part was really good.- 5 stars. Maverick was an excellent groveler. The last half dealt more
With Mavericks daddy issues and was a bit slow. I skimmed quite a bit of they last half of book.
With Mavericks daddy issues and was a bit slow. I skimmed quite a bit of they last half of book.
July 9, 2022
Can't believe I skipped the previous two books and still managed🤡🤡
Read it for the grovel but that was pretty mediocre tbh
Read it for the grovel but that was pretty mediocre tbh
October 8, 2023
Yuck 🤮.
People be really writing spineless pathetic females as if their life depended on it. It started out fine, I loved that she had an OM to warm her bed after the too disgusting MMC treated her like yesterday’s biodegradable trash but then she lost her brain cells AGAIN 🤷♀️
“I was crawling back on my knees to a man who cheated on me…because I didn’t have a choice.
But deep down inside…I was happy to be there.”
—> HELP someone please find this girl a backbone she’s so damn pathetic it’s embarrassing 😭
“You’re going to need to forgive me, or this is never going to work.”
—> Biatch you’re diagusting
People be really writing spineless pathetic females as if their life depended on it. It started out fine, I loved that she had an OM to warm her bed after the too disgusting MMC treated her like yesterday’s biodegradable trash but then she lost her brain cells AGAIN 🤷♀️
“I was crawling back on my knees to a man who cheated on me…because I didn’t have a choice.
But deep down inside…I was happy to be there.”
—> HELP someone please find this girl a backbone she’s so damn pathetic it’s embarrassing 😭
“You’re going to need to forgive me, or this is never going to work.”
—> Biatch you’re diagusting
July 12, 2020
I couldn't take this book seriously at all but it made me laugh so much that I can't say I completely disliked it.
The plot was almost nonexistent with the main antagonist out of the picture and suddenly becoming a second chance romance book with the way book 2 ended.
Arwen and Maverick weren't consistent in the way their characters were written and their development fluctuated entirely based on its convenience to the plot.
I'm disappointed with the series, honestly.
The plot was almost nonexistent with the main antagonist out of the picture and suddenly becoming a second chance romance book with the way book 2 ended.
Arwen and Maverick weren't consistent in the way their characters were written and their development fluctuated entirely based on its convenience to the plot.
I'm disappointed with the series, honestly.
August 23, 2019
3.5 stars
I was really impressed by the first two books and I couldn't wait to read the third and final book in the series. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, I love Arwen and Maverick, but I do think this book was too short. If the whole story had been a duet it would have been more satifying, in my opinion.
I like the level of angst, but again, the book was a bit too short and things might have been rushed, I would have liked Maverick to grovel more than he did.
Penelope Sky really impressed me with her writing, story-telling and plot development and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books soon!!!
I was really impressed by the first two books and I couldn't wait to read the third and final book in the series. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, I love Arwen and Maverick, but I do think this book was too short. If the whole story had been a duet it would have been more satifying, in my opinion.
I like the level of angst, but again, the book was a bit too short and things might have been rushed, I would have liked Maverick to grovel more than he did.
Penelope Sky really impressed me with her writing, story-telling and plot development and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books soon!!!
February 23, 2020
"Marrying her began as a chore…but it became the best thing that ever happened to me." - Maverick
I couldn't want any ending for this book. I'm just glad that finally Maverick stop being a jackass and really proven his self to his wife. ❤️
I couldn't want any ending for this book. I'm just glad that finally Maverick stop being a jackass and really proven his self to his wife. ❤️
September 17, 2019
Ridiculous names and occupations, but the author made the story work
August 25, 2019
I loved this extremely romantic finale to this series. I'm super sad that this series has come to end. They say you don't realized what you have until it's gone. Maverick got a dose of his own medicine he did the unthinkable to his wife Arwen. She couldn't forgive and forget so she left. Now Maverick realize he made a huge mistake. I won't go into details about the book but I will say that this is not your typical romance novels. But that's what I loved about it. The struggle they both had to endure more Maverick then Arwen but to see him finally open up truly was amazing. Overall a enjoyable and entertaining read. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
August 21, 2025
Yazarın daha iyi kitaplarını okumuştum. Bu seri diğerlerine göre aksiyon, entrika, bir sürü işkence ve psikopattan yoksundu. 😅 Rus ruleti sahnesi iyiydi bak ama o kadar. Kötü adam şak diye alt edildi. İlginç bir başlangıcı vardı hikayenin, sonradan bir ara boka sardı çünkü oğlumuz duygusal olarak bağlanmaktan korkan p.çin teki. Kız partide şarkıyla aşkını ilan edince hemen bardan iki kız kapıp beraber olarak şerefsizlik yapmak zorundaydı çünkü. Valla bu yazarın çiftler tam anlamıyla bir araya gelene kadar başkalarıyla ilişkilere girmelerini yazması baymaya başladı. Okuduğum üçüncü serisi hep third act break up olayları benzer ilerliyor.
November 13, 2019
3,5 🌟
Leider das schwächste Buch in der Reihe 😔.
Es hatte einfach nicht mehr das, was Teil 1&2 hatten ...
Der Anfang hat mich noch sehr überzeugt, aber sonst war es eher uninteressanter, weil nicht viel passiert ist, gerade verglichen mit den ersten beiden Teilen.
Das Ende ist schön, aber insgesamt war es nicht herausragend 🙁.
Leider das schwächste Buch in der Reihe 😔.
Es hatte einfach nicht mehr das, was Teil 1&2 hatten ...
Der Anfang hat mich noch sehr überzeugt, aber sonst war es eher uninteressanter, weil nicht viel passiert ist, gerade verglichen mit den ersten beiden Teilen.
Das Ende ist schön, aber insgesamt war es nicht herausragend 🙁.
January 24, 2021
4.5 Stars
I enjoyed this series, and it ended just as I hoped it would. Maverick and Arwen were amazing characters. These books were well written, the characters were well thought out, and I loved the way the characters developed. It's a journey of love and everything in between.
February 16, 2025
This book was far better than the previous books. FMC didn't forgive too easily and made the guy work for a second chance...which was good. Overall it was a good ending.
June 29, 2025
Series review:
Honestly, Maverick went on my shit list when he turned his head at his dad’s actions in book one, and he never really got off of it. That grovel in book three? Pointless if everyone’s telling Arwen she has no right to be mad because of all the good things Maverick did for her. Let me say this loud and clear: Saying she doesn’t have a right to her anger when he cheats on her to purposefully drive a wedge between them because he saved her life is transactional. It’s not love. This whole thing felt a bit like Stockholm syndrome to me, which sucks because book one Arwen had potential. Amazing how a shitty marriage of convenience husband broke her down to a doormat within a year.
Honestly, Maverick went on my shit list when he turned his head at his dad’s actions in book one, and he never really got off of it. That grovel in book three? Pointless if everyone’s telling Arwen she has no right to be mad because of all the good things Maverick did for her. Let me say this loud and clear: Saying she doesn’t have a right to her anger when he cheats on her to purposefully drive a wedge between them because he saved her life is transactional. It’s not love. This whole thing felt a bit like Stockholm syndrome to me, which sucks because book one Arwen had potential. Amazing how a shitty marriage of convenience husband broke her down to a doormat within a year.
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October 13, 2023
1. Even after Maverick apologized to Arwen for cheating on her, he still told her that her sleeping with someone else after she filed for divorce and him sleeping with two women in their home while they were together were the same thing and made them even. 🤬
2. When Sabrina kept hitting on Maverick, he would say, “I’m married.” He should have said, “I don’t want you.” And, he should NOT have invited her to their Xmas party. 🤬
3. Where the f#%k did Kent get off telling Arwen to “Just let it go.”???? 🤬
4. Maverick was still an a$$hole. After Arwen finally forgave him and they reconciled, these were his thoughts, “Sex with my wife was the best I ever had. I didn’t want to be a monogamous man hard up for a single woman. I didn’t want the commitment, the mediocre fidelity. But, I was happiest with Arwen.” So … he didn’t really want to be married to her or to be monogamous; he was only doing it because the sex was good??? 🤬
So many people recommended this book and said it had the best “groveling” from the H but frankly, I don’t see it. To me, when the H forces his way back into the h’s life instead of earning it, that is the exact opposite of groveling. In this book, when Caspian threatened Arwen's life again and she needed to move back home for protection and Maverick said he would only let her if she agreed to give their marriage another chance … that was as bad as the original betrayal.
2. When Sabrina kept hitting on Maverick, he would say, “I’m married.” He should have said, “I don’t want you.” And, he should NOT have invited her to their Xmas party. 🤬
3. Where the f#%k did Kent get off telling Arwen to “Just let it go.”???? 🤬
4. Maverick was still an a$$hole. After Arwen finally forgave him and they reconciled, these were his thoughts, “Sex with my wife was the best I ever had. I didn’t want to be a monogamous man hard up for a single woman. I didn’t want the commitment, the mediocre fidelity. But, I was happiest with Arwen.” So … he didn’t really want to be married to her or to be monogamous; he was only doing it because the sex was good??? 🤬
So many people recommended this book and said it had the best “groveling” from the H but frankly, I don’t see it. To me, when the H forces his way back into the h’s life instead of earning it, that is the exact opposite of groveling. In this book, when Caspian threatened Arwen's life again and she needed to move back home for protection and Maverick said he would only let her if she agreed to give their marriage another chance … that was as bad as the original betrayal.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2021
It was an okay reading. I still skimmed most of it because after Maverick and Arwen went back together, it suddenly got quite boring.
What I liked was that:
- The groveling! - It felt quite good to see a desperate Maverick asking for forgiveness.
- Brandon guy - I loved that Arwen wasn't hung on Maverick and celibate. Loved it more when Maverick went to her apartment and saw them together.
- He stayed celibate - now, I'm not a hypocrite. He cheated first and was trying to get his wife back. It would be a dick move he continued his way with OW and then trying to get her back ala Rookie Mistake
What I didn't like.
- The freaking reminded of 'I could cheat but' in like every PoV of Maverick.
- The Sabrina issue. She was one of Maverick's lovers and IMO it wasn't handled correctly and even was invited in their home for the Christmas party.
- After Arwen went back to Maverick's home for protection, the story got boring and after that, I skimmed most of it.
What I liked was that:
- The groveling! - It felt quite good to see a desperate Maverick asking for forgiveness.
- Brandon guy - I loved that Arwen wasn't hung on Maverick and celibate. Loved it more when Maverick went to her apartment and saw them together.
- He stayed celibate - now, I'm not a hypocrite. He cheated first and was trying to get his wife back. It would be a dick move he continued his way with OW and then trying to get her back ala Rookie Mistake
What I didn't like.
- The freaking reminded of 'I could cheat but' in like every PoV of Maverick.
- The Sabrina issue. She was one of Maverick's lovers and IMO it wasn't handled correctly and even was invited in their home for the Christmas party.
- After Arwen went back to Maverick's home for protection, the story got boring and after that, I skimmed most of it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2020
DNF - accidentally stumbled across the audiobook. Didn't know the back story... didn't want to know the back story... didn't care about the back story. Why? Cos, apparently, this is book 3... I cannot imagine what the other 2 consisted of if the opening of this is that the husband has fucked 2 other women the night before. Now... obviously I am judging this... but, hey... it is out there... to be judged.
I listened for about an hour until my blood started to boil... it became apparent that she was going to go back to him. WHY???
Oh, and it really didn't help that the male narrator's voice was just awful.
I listened for about an hour until my blood started to boil... it became apparent that she was going to go back to him. WHY???
Oh, and it really didn't help that the male narrator's voice was just awful.
December 16, 2023
Should have started at book 3 and ended at book 3. I actually read this series backwards not realising it was a trilogy.
My thoughts before I knew the above.
“This was an interesting read. POV from both H & h.
he does cheat on his wife and yay she leaves him and actually has a life outside of him (even for a little bit) it takes her awhile to forgive him and move on with life.
Overall not a bad read - IMO there wasn’t much depth for me BUT it was still a decent read even with the H being a banana at the start.”
Still a 1 start because I wasted my life with book 2.
My thoughts before I knew the above.
“This was an interesting read. POV from both H & h.
he does cheat on his wife and yay she leaves him and actually has a life outside of him (even for a little bit) it takes her awhile to forgive him and move on with life.
Overall not a bad read - IMO there wasn’t much depth for me BUT it was still a decent read even with the H being a banana at the start.”
Still a 1 start because I wasted my life with book 2.
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