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Sinful Truths #1
Sinful Truth
She saved me. Pulled me from the depths of the ocean. Siren—her name fits. She is beauty; her voice heavenly. But unlike the mythical version, Siren didn’t lure me to my death. She saved me. And now, seeing her about to be sold to the highest bidder, I know it’s my turn to save her. —— I was raised to always tell the truth, no matter what. And it’s served me well. Until today. Today, I wish I could lie. Because my truth put me here—about to be sold. A lie could set me free. But I always tell the truth, even when I lie. This book ends on a cliffhanger. SINFUL TRUTH is the first book in a new dark romance series! It is a spinoff of the TRUTH OR LIES series. You do not have to read the TRUTH OR LIES series in order to enjoy the SINFUL TRUTHS series.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2019
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Ella Miles
81 books1,016 followersElla Miles writes sexy romance with strong females that could kick your butt if you piss them off, which they often do to the men that fall for them. She's currently living her own fairy tale near the Rocky Mountains with her high school sweetheart husband. Her heart is also taken by her goofy two year old black lab that is scared of everything, including her own shadow. Ella is the author of the Aligned series. Get a free book by visiting her website: EllaMiles.com
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June 26, 2023
i would have continued on with this series bc this was really good. but i found out it was gonna be 6 books, so i backed out cuz my limit is 3 in this bitch, lol.
November 29, 2019
"He’s going to wreck my perfect little world, blow it up in a way I’m not prepared for. Saving a man should absolve me of my sins. But instead, saving him will cost me everything."
This is my second read from Ella. The first was one of those rarities that infuriated me so much I wanted to hate it BUT in the end, I couldn't deny how much I enjoyed the entire experience of the read. I knew Ella was an author I would likely have a love/hate relationship with but also knew that her gifted writing style was something I couldn't just turn away. I was overly excited to dive into this, the blurb promised two very unique characters with an interesting storyline. I did not know (no connection) Zeke from his previous appearances in the other series, but it instantly apparent why so many readers loved him..... honestly, he was just about the only thing I loved about this book.
"She saved my life; I owe this to her. It’s as if fate stepped in and is requiring me to save her life. I’m in the right place at the right time to protect her. Just like she was in the right place at the right time to save me."
I know I know, I am clearly in the minority. But until the last 5%, this book fell flat for me in so many areas. The beginning confused me, most of what followed made little sense & felt forced. There was zero romance.... just two characters who liked to remind themselves (& the reader) the same few things over & over again. But that last 5% & the cliffy it left us on? MASTERFULLY written....but with only Zeke anchoring any positive feelings of mine to this story, there is absolutely no way I could or would want to read FIVE more books to get to his HEA. I know he gets one, that's all that matters.
“I will never obey you. I will never be yours. I never lie. I always tell the truth. I will destroy you before you ever lay a hand on me.” He studies me a moment. “I’m sure you believe every word you are saying, but only time will tell who will end up destroying who.”
Timeline of Thoughts:
Starting: Hopefully this isn't another DNF.
5%: Only a few pages in & I feel like I've been dropped in the middle of a storyline. Was there a Part 1 I missed?
13%: Totally in the "know" now....and I have to admit there are some unique & quirky elements I'm totally digging.
20%: So now its clear how they connect in the dynamic that the blurb hints to.... but it still makes NO sense how she went from one place to suddenly "here".
26%: I seriously LOVE Siren.... she has the makings to be my top heroine of the year if she doesnt screw it up. (Note from future me: This didn't last long)
40%: I love their back & forth banter, but love Zeke's cockiness most of all.
50%: Siren is being slightly ridiculous & this is right on the edge of being a little "much" for the sake of the story.
58%: I am actually loving this "game" concept up til the moment Siren's "sin" didn't make a lot sense in terms of the main driver of the plot.
69%: I wish I could stop analyzing everything that doesn't make sense & instead enjoy this story.
75%: Seriously WTF is going on & why is she the way she is with him? I NEED her truth.
84%: With so little book left, I'm beginning to think this ends with a cliffy. With only so little left in the book I can't seem to truly understand the plot anyways.
95%: I know where this is going, yet its one of these too little too late.
Finished: Its sad when the last 5% is truly masterfully written but not enough to make up for the other 95%.
"The Five":
Loves from Book: Old lady's advice, Zeke's cockiness, "truth or sin" game, that Zeke wears his hair in a SCRUNCHIE, the cliffy.
Hates from Book: Julian, Oscar, Mrs. Gibson, the confusion of the entire book, the cliffy.
Quotes:
“You have what it takes. You will not only survive, but you will become powerful. You will rule. You will have the ability to one day put an end to this. So give them hell.”
-"Old Lady"
“This is how the game works. You want answers, you have to be willing to give everything. You have to risk the highest price in order to get the truth.”
-Zeke
“You can’t just buy me! I’m not for sale!” He snaps his jaw shut. “I just did, sweetheart. I just fucking did.”
-Siren & Zeke
This is the worst sin she could ever commit, hurting and not letting me do a damn thing to help her. This sin destroys me. This sin will be my undoing.
-Zeke
“I hate to tell you, Siren, but lying is by far the least offensive of the crimes I plan on committing when it comes to you.”
-Zeke
Honorable Mention:
"Nothing would have stopped me from claiming you. Not another rich asshole. Not Oscar. Not Julian. Not a calvary of a hundred men. You were mine. And I was yours from the moment I saw you."
-Zeke
Final Thoughts:
Me Currently:
1. The prologue confused the shit out of me. I seriously felt like I had been dropped in the middle of an ongoing series & missed the entire first book. It soon became clear that it is just an action-packed beginning (or prelude) to a new storyline.
2. The unrealistic things that felt "forced" just to push the plot or make a certain situation/character fit the story. For 95% of the book I felt like it was pointless.
3. A ton of repetitive thoughts/dialogue present. Ex. In this single scene, Zeke says his intentions were to hurt Siren but he regrets it after the fact a total of 6 times in some form or another. Its not verbatim repeats but the results are still the same....wasted page space & annoyance.
4. I didn't feel any type of connection to anyone but Zeke. I love me some dark romance, but this felt forced & un-authentic. An example is the amt of money these "people" spend on women. One couple wants FIVE girls at $50 mil each?
5. It does end with a cliffy, & one that was more exciting & better written than ANYTHING else in this story. But within that cliffy was a few factors that just didn't fit at all.
"Zeke is a good person. He’s my protector. My savior. I just wish I could say the same thing about myself."
Overall, I struggled to keep interest in this story which is a shame considering how much I loved Zeke. When I got to the last 5%, my heart rate kicked in & rage filled my chest.....two factors that normally have me racing to find out what happens next. And maybe if it was a duet or trilogy, but when I see its SIX books (all about these two)....yeah I'll pass. Still a fan of Ella's though.
"Mine is half-truth, half-sin. Mine is going to fucking hurt— leave a permanent scar where our hearts once were. But I no longer have a choice between truth or sin. Now I must do both."
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my second read from Ella. The first was one of those rarities that infuriated me so much I wanted to hate it BUT in the end, I couldn't deny how much I enjoyed the entire experience of the read. I knew Ella was an author I would likely have a love/hate relationship with but also knew that her gifted writing style was something I couldn't just turn away. I was overly excited to dive into this, the blurb promised two very unique characters with an interesting storyline. I did not know (no connection) Zeke from his previous appearances in the other series, but it instantly apparent why so many readers loved him..... honestly, he was just about the only thing I loved about this book.
"She saved my life; I owe this to her. It’s as if fate stepped in and is requiring me to save her life. I’m in the right place at the right time to protect her. Just like she was in the right place at the right time to save me."
I know I know, I am clearly in the minority. But until the last 5%, this book fell flat for me in so many areas. The beginning confused me, most of what followed made little sense & felt forced. There was zero romance.... just two characters who liked to remind themselves (& the reader) the same few things over & over again. But that last 5% & the cliffy it left us on? MASTERFULLY written....but with only Zeke anchoring any positive feelings of mine to this story, there is absolutely no way I could or would want to read FIVE more books to get to his HEA. I know he gets one, that's all that matters.
“I will never obey you. I will never be yours. I never lie. I always tell the truth. I will destroy you before you ever lay a hand on me.” He studies me a moment. “I’m sure you believe every word you are saying, but only time will tell who will end up destroying who.”
Timeline of Thoughts:
Starting: Hopefully this isn't another DNF.
5%: Only a few pages in & I feel like I've been dropped in the middle of a storyline. Was there a Part 1 I missed?
13%: Totally in the "know" now....and I have to admit there are some unique & quirky elements I'm totally digging.
20%: So now its clear how they connect in the dynamic that the blurb hints to.... but it still makes NO sense how she went from one place to suddenly "here".
26%: I seriously LOVE Siren.... she has the makings to be my top heroine of the year if she doesnt screw it up. (Note from future me: This didn't last long)
40%: I love their back & forth banter, but love Zeke's cockiness most of all.
50%: Siren is being slightly ridiculous & this is right on the edge of being a little "much" for the sake of the story.
58%: I am actually loving this "game" concept up til the moment Siren's "sin" didn't make a lot sense in terms of the main driver of the plot.
69%: I wish I could stop analyzing everything that doesn't make sense & instead enjoy this story.
75%: Seriously WTF is going on & why is she the way she is with him? I NEED her truth.
84%: With so little book left, I'm beginning to think this ends with a cliffy. With only so little left in the book I can't seem to truly understand the plot anyways.
95%: I know where this is going, yet its one of these too little too late.
Finished: Its sad when the last 5% is truly masterfully written but not enough to make up for the other 95%.
"The Five":
Loves from Book: Old lady's advice, Zeke's cockiness, "truth or sin" game, that Zeke wears his hair in a SCRUNCHIE, the cliffy.
Hates from Book: Julian, Oscar, Mrs. Gibson, the confusion of the entire book, the cliffy.
Quotes:
“You have what it takes. You will not only survive, but you will become powerful. You will rule. You will have the ability to one day put an end to this. So give them hell.”
-"Old Lady"
“This is how the game works. You want answers, you have to be willing to give everything. You have to risk the highest price in order to get the truth.”
-Zeke
“You can’t just buy me! I’m not for sale!” He snaps his jaw shut. “I just did, sweetheart. I just fucking did.”
-Siren & Zeke
This is the worst sin she could ever commit, hurting and not letting me do a damn thing to help her. This sin destroys me. This sin will be my undoing.
-Zeke
“I hate to tell you, Siren, but lying is by far the least offensive of the crimes I plan on committing when it comes to you.”
-Zeke
Honorable Mention:
"Nothing would have stopped me from claiming you. Not another rich asshole. Not Oscar. Not Julian. Not a calvary of a hundred men. You were mine. And I was yours from the moment I saw you."
-Zeke
Final Thoughts:
Me Currently:
1. The prologue confused the shit out of me. I seriously felt like I had been dropped in the middle of an ongoing series & missed the entire first book. It soon became clear that it is just an action-packed beginning (or prelude) to a new storyline.
2. The unrealistic things that felt "forced" just to push the plot or make a certain situation/character fit the story. For 95% of the book I felt like it was pointless.
3. A ton of repetitive thoughts/dialogue present. Ex. In this single scene, Zeke says his intentions were to hurt Siren but he regrets it after the fact a total of 6 times in some form or another. Its not verbatim repeats but the results are still the same....wasted page space & annoyance.
4. I didn't feel any type of connection to anyone but Zeke. I love me some dark romance, but this felt forced & un-authentic. An example is the amt of money these "people" spend on women. One couple wants FIVE girls at $50 mil each?
5. It does end with a cliffy, & one that was more exciting & better written than ANYTHING else in this story. But within that cliffy was a few factors that just didn't fit at all.
"Zeke is a good person. He’s my protector. My savior. I just wish I could say the same thing about myself."
Overall, I struggled to keep interest in this story which is a shame considering how much I loved Zeke. When I got to the last 5%, my heart rate kicked in & rage filled my chest.....two factors that normally have me racing to find out what happens next. And maybe if it was a duet or trilogy, but when I see its SIX books (all about these two)....yeah I'll pass. Still a fan of Ella's though.
"Mine is half-truth, half-sin. Mine is going to fucking hurt— leave a permanent scar where our hearts once were. But I no longer have a choice between truth or sin. Now I must do both."
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2019
SHATTERED AND HOOKED! **4.5 "no man owns me" stars**
“I always tell the truth, even when I lie”
HE’S ALIVE!!!!! … That ruggedly handsome, man-bun rockin’, muscled and tattooed beast of a killer lives to see another day. My Zeke. Whoop, whoop. When last we saw him in the explosive ending to the Truth & Lies series, Enzo’s self-sacrificing bestie and right-hand man went overboard to sleep with the fishes in the conclusive battle. Seems he washed up near-death around St. Kitt’s Island where he really is saved from drowning by a seriously skilled femme fatale named Siren. She dumps him on the island’s resident criminal creep Julian for medical help to save his life. Zeke thinks he dreamed her and credits Julian with his recovery, until he runs into her again a couple months later while working off his indebtedness to Julian as a matter of honor. The debt is nearly paid in full and Zeke’s about to bounce back to Miami and hook up with the Enzo clan (won’t they be shocked that he’s alive), but then Siren’s presence gums up his plans.
All I can say is – men are suckers for a woman. Will they never learn? Everything I breathe in and worship about Zeke – his protectiveness, his code of honor, his dedication to keeping promises, and doing the right thing – is still on full display in this opener to the SINFUL TRUTHS spinoff of Truth or Lies". All alone without Enzo’s crew as backup, Zeke only has his wits and skills and experience and money (lots of it, it seems) to rely on … and boy, are Julian and Siren a handful. You gotta give the boy credit for helping a damsel in distress though … especially one who says she can never lie. That should be a bonus, but only confuses Zeke the way she wields it like a weapon.
The girl is full of more hat tricks than a magic act and twice as slippery. She’s a really interesting girl with self defense skills, a brazenly fiery spirit, and quirks like never lying and having misphonia (visceral reaction to ordinary sounds). I mean she’s totally hot and deadly at the same time. When they’re thrown together under the most unexpected circumstances that make Zeke risk everything, it’ll take everything in his arsenal to survive her. Hate to say it, but Siren is one tiny, powerhouse beauty of a mindblower and has shoved Kai out of first place in my head. I never saw her coming, and neither did Zeke. The last series had the MCs playing the “truth & lies” game that gets a new twist here in the “truth or sin” game”. The start of their turbulent and wild adventure already has me in tortured knots. I really groove on adventure romances, and the author is great at churning the waters.
There are certainly gaps of logic in this story that don’t make sense and I had a real issue with characters manipulatively “breaking the 4th wall” in that vein, but I don’t care because I’m hanging on every word and will just go with it. None of these OTT romantic adventures are realistic, but lordy do they provide some real, escapist fun and smoking hot sex. The sexual tension had me broken out in flop sweat, and Zeke seriously loses his objectivity around Siren. She vows never to give up her heart to a man again, making it a nail-biting toss-up whether they’re moving toward once in a lifetime fireworks when he says “I want to own your body. I want to control your mind”, or are they doomed to romantic annihilation?
Is Zeke or Siren in control, and how far can Zeke trust Julian? Will Zeke’s honor code be his undoing? The twists and turns smacked me in the face in the ending with another trademark, jawdropping cliffy. That’s what you call getting schooled. I keep saying my heart doesn’t have the stamina to survive another exhausting series, but that’s a lie. I’m caught once again like a butterfly in a net.
“I always tell the truth, even when I lie”
HE’S ALIVE!!!!! … That ruggedly handsome, man-bun rockin’, muscled and tattooed beast of a killer lives to see another day. My Zeke. Whoop, whoop. When last we saw him in the explosive ending to the Truth & Lies series, Enzo’s self-sacrificing bestie and right-hand man went overboard to sleep with the fishes in the conclusive battle. Seems he washed up near-death around St. Kitt’s Island where he really is saved from drowning by a seriously skilled femme fatale named Siren. She dumps him on the island’s resident criminal creep Julian for medical help to save his life. Zeke thinks he dreamed her and credits Julian with his recovery, until he runs into her again a couple months later while working off his indebtedness to Julian as a matter of honor. The debt is nearly paid in full and Zeke’s about to bounce back to Miami and hook up with the Enzo clan (won’t they be shocked that he’s alive), but then Siren’s presence gums up his plans.
All I can say is – men are suckers for a woman. Will they never learn? Everything I breathe in and worship about Zeke – his protectiveness, his code of honor, his dedication to keeping promises, and doing the right thing – is still on full display in this opener to the SINFUL TRUTHS spinoff of Truth or Lies". All alone without Enzo’s crew as backup, Zeke only has his wits and skills and experience and money (lots of it, it seems) to rely on … and boy, are Julian and Siren a handful. You gotta give the boy credit for helping a damsel in distress though … especially one who says she can never lie. That should be a bonus, but only confuses Zeke the way she wields it like a weapon.
The girl is full of more hat tricks than a magic act and twice as slippery. She’s a really interesting girl with self defense skills, a brazenly fiery spirit, and quirks like never lying and having misphonia (visceral reaction to ordinary sounds). I mean she’s totally hot and deadly at the same time. When they’re thrown together under the most unexpected circumstances that make Zeke risk everything, it’ll take everything in his arsenal to survive her. Hate to say it, but Siren is one tiny, powerhouse beauty of a mindblower and has shoved Kai out of first place in my head. I never saw her coming, and neither did Zeke. The last series had the MCs playing the “truth & lies” game that gets a new twist here in the “truth or sin” game”. The start of their turbulent and wild adventure already has me in tortured knots. I really groove on adventure romances, and the author is great at churning the waters.
There are certainly gaps of logic in this story that don’t make sense and I had a real issue with characters manipulatively “breaking the 4th wall” in that vein, but I don’t care because I’m hanging on every word and will just go with it. None of these OTT romantic adventures are realistic, but lordy do they provide some real, escapist fun and smoking hot sex. The sexual tension had me broken out in flop sweat, and Zeke seriously loses his objectivity around Siren. She vows never to give up her heart to a man again, making it a nail-biting toss-up whether they’re moving toward once in a lifetime fireworks when he says “I want to own your body. I want to control your mind”, or are they doomed to romantic annihilation?
Is Zeke or Siren in control, and how far can Zeke trust Julian? Will Zeke’s honor code be his undoing? The twists and turns smacked me in the face in the ending with another trademark, jawdropping cliffy. That’s what you call getting schooled. I keep saying my heart doesn’t have the stamina to survive another exhausting series, but that’s a lie. I’m caught once again like a butterfly in a net.
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November 26, 2019What a wild start to this new series which is connected to Ella Miles previous series Truth or Lies. Have you read the ups and downs of Enzo and Kai's story yet? It's a crazy one, I loved it, so might you but Zeke's tale could stand alone. If you did want to read them, there could be spoilers ahead from their story since Zeke was first introduced in their world.
I loved the gorgeous, long haired, man bun wearing Zeke and was crushed when I thought his fate was sealed, forever! He was a caring, natural protector and had such a beautiful heart for a man of his 'talents'! He and his best buds and childhood friends, Enzo and Langston, grew up in the grimy underworld of the Black Organization, learning the necessities of becoming strong enough to survive their fates as pawns in Enzo's fathers vicious games. Forever bonded together while getting schooled in life's darkest side.
We meet up with Zeke again, who knew that would happen? I may have hoped one of my favorite characters survived his 'death' but one never knows for sure when it comes to Ella's stories, do they? Zeke thinks he's lost it completely when he sees what he considers to be an angel when he believes he's facing the end of his life. She called herself Siren...hmmm.
BUT, has she saved him or not? You'll have to follow along to discover this and more for yourself as Ella drags you backwards thru the hedge, twists you up along with Zeke and leads you to the crazy conclusion of this 1st book which ends on a seriously WTH moment I personally didn't see coming.
Don't miss out on getting in from the beginning of this new criminal world that Zeke finds himself in now and may have underestimated the power of. If you enjoy an excellent, dark, dangerous story, maybe a few smiles added in (somehow these characters of Ella's always crack me up with their witty inner dialogues!!) step right up and click this one. The next book ought to be a doozie!
I was lucky to recieve an advanced copy of this new release and happy to give my honest review of it here.
I loved the gorgeous, long haired, man bun wearing Zeke and was crushed when I thought his fate was sealed, forever! He was a caring, natural protector and had such a beautiful heart for a man of his 'talents'! He and his best buds and childhood friends, Enzo and Langston, grew up in the grimy underworld of the Black Organization, learning the necessities of becoming strong enough to survive their fates as pawns in Enzo's fathers vicious games. Forever bonded together while getting schooled in life's darkest side.
We meet up with Zeke again, who knew that would happen? I may have hoped one of my favorite characters survived his 'death' but one never knows for sure when it comes to Ella's stories, do they? Zeke thinks he's lost it completely when he sees what he considers to be an angel when he believes he's facing the end of his life. She called herself Siren...hmmm.
BUT, has she saved him or not? You'll have to follow along to discover this and more for yourself as Ella drags you backwards thru the hedge, twists you up along with Zeke and leads you to the crazy conclusion of this 1st book which ends on a seriously WTH moment I personally didn't see coming.
Don't miss out on getting in from the beginning of this new criminal world that Zeke finds himself in now and may have underestimated the power of. If you enjoy an excellent, dark, dangerous story, maybe a few smiles added in (somehow these characters of Ella's always crack me up with their witty inner dialogues!!) step right up and click this one. The next book ought to be a doozie!
I was lucky to recieve an advanced copy of this new release and happy to give my honest review of it here.
November 13, 2019
OMG! If you're like me and read the "Truth or Lies" series, then I'm sure you had a character that just absolutely melted your heart. If not, and this is the first book you've read with any of them, then hang on tight. You're in for the ride of your life. I'm not just talking about the adventure, angst, drama and physical feelings you'll go through. I'm talking about the emotional push and pull, the heartbreaking tears that will flow, the overwhelming joy that will take away your breath kind of journey. Yes, Zeke was my character and now we get to live his story with him and what a story it is. I was swallowing the lump in the back of my throat from the very first page and then we're introduced to Siren. From here you're on your own since you're going to want to read every delicious word for yourself. On a personal note to Ella Miles: each of your previous series was absolutely spell-binding. When it came to "Truth or Lies" I thought it your best work to date. Now with "Sinful Truth", I believe you've outdone yourself again. I can't sing enough praises or give enough congratulations. I'm over here fully trained like one of Pavlov's dogs waiting for "Twisted Vow." I was fortunate enough to be given a copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
November 18, 2019
I just have to say i absolutely loved this!
Ella brings such great books
I love all the raw and gritty moments
And the moments that make you want to throw away your kindle!
Yeah this was no different!
There were tons of moments that had me on so on edge that I couldn’t out this down once i started!
If you loved the truth and lies series by ella then you will definitely love this!
5 stars and I definitely recommend this!
Ella brings such great books
I love all the raw and gritty moments
And the moments that make you want to throw away your kindle!
Yeah this was no different!
There were tons of moments that had me on so on edge that I couldn’t out this down once i started!
If you loved the truth and lies series by ella then you will definitely love this!
5 stars and I definitely recommend this!
November 26, 2019
ZEKE!!!!!! He was my favorite supporting character in the Truth and Lies series so for him to have survived that GSW made me oh so HAPPY! While cliffhangers aren't my favorite, I can't wait to see how his story with Siren plays out. No doubt that they will have many struggles but I'm counting on Ella to give them a memorable HEA in the end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
November 11, 2019
What an outstanding start to the Sinful Truths series! Ella Miles has outdone herself! Zeke intrigued me in the Truth & Lies series and does even more so now. I love that he is a beast of a man but has a huge heart. Siren is a mystery and I have so many questions about her, especially after the ending. I have a feeling this series is going to take us on a wild ride and I can't wait!
December 28, 2020
The ending of the book was something else.
Really didn't expect that.
the book had me on the edge so many times.
Zeke is rescued by Siren and gets him help from Julian and Zeke owes him.
In a complicated series of events Zeke sees Siren being sold at an auction and he just had to get her. Begin the drama. And the drama doesn't end there it just keeps going and going.
I had fun reading the book.
Really didn't expect that.
the book had me on the edge so many times.
Zeke is rescued by Siren and gets him help from Julian and Zeke owes him.
In a complicated series of events Zeke sees Siren being sold at an auction and he just had to get her. Begin the drama. And the drama doesn't end there it just keeps going and going.
I had fun reading the book.
November 6, 2019
I loved how this series has started the characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is awesome between them. The storyline flowed smoothly and easily making for a good reading time. I can’t wait for the next installment.
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October 9, 2020
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Blurb:
She saved me.
Pulled me from the depths of the ocean.
Siren—her name fits. She is beauty; her voice heavenly.
But unlike the mythical version, Siren didn’t lure me to my death.
She saved me.
And now, seeing her about to be sold to the highest bidder, I know it’s my turn to save her.
——
I was raised to always tell the truth, no matter what.
And it’s served me well.
Until today.
Today, I wish I could lie.
Because my truth put me here—about to be sold.
A lie could set me free.
But I always tell the truth, even when I lie.
This book ends on a cliffhanger.
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Blurb:
She saved me.
Pulled me from the depths of the ocean.
Siren—her name fits. She is beauty; her voice heavenly.
But unlike the mythical version, Siren didn’t lure me to my death.
She saved me.
And now, seeing her about to be sold to the highest bidder, I know it’s my turn to save her.
——
I was raised to always tell the truth, no matter what.
And it’s served me well.
Until today.
Today, I wish I could lie.
Because my truth put me here—about to be sold.
A lie could set me free.
But I always tell the truth, even when I lie.
This book ends on a cliffhanger.
January 31, 2020
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest voluntary review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**
I've been (not so) patiently waiting for this spin-off series of the Truth or Lies series. You can definitely read this on its own and still get a full understanding what is happening if you are new to the world. But fans of the original series will devour this with gusto.
Compared to its predecessor, I thought this book started a little slower. There were quite a few unanswered questions at the beginning that had me a little hung-up but as things fall into place, the picture becomes clearer and captivates your attention. The stakes are just as high here and that adds some depth to the plot that I love in Ella Miles' novels.
There's a bit of a "will-they-or-won't-they" tug between our leads here that was just plain delicious. Because we get both POVs it's a little frustrating (in a good way) to watch them toy the line with their feelings. And there are plenty of steamy moments to keep you satisfied.
Very excited to see where things will go from here after that ending!
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Actual Rating: 4/5
November 12, 2019
Captivating, and intriguing!!
This is the first book in the Sinful Truths series, and the story of Zeke, and Siren. This is also a spin off of the Truth or Lies series, in which we are first introduced to Zeke. In the previous series, Zeke is thought to have died, but this series picks up, with Zeke being saved from death, by Siren. This was another amazing read by Ella Miles, I loved the Truth or Lies series, and I have been waiting for this new series to come out, and this book did not disappoint. This book is well written, the characters, Zeke, and Siren have hot, and steamy chemistry, and I can't wait to read more in their story. I highly recommend this book!
I received this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review
This is the first book in the Sinful Truths series, and the story of Zeke, and Siren. This is also a spin off of the Truth or Lies series, in which we are first introduced to Zeke. In the previous series, Zeke is thought to have died, but this series picks up, with Zeke being saved from death, by Siren. This was another amazing read by Ella Miles, I loved the Truth or Lies series, and I have been waiting for this new series to come out, and this book did not disappoint. This book is well written, the characters, Zeke, and Siren have hot, and steamy chemistry, and I can't wait to read more in their story. I highly recommend this book!
I received this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review
September 21, 2020
I mean....
This book was all over the place. It made no sense. It had funny parts for sure, but I almost quit reading it a few times. How does Zeke have 30 million dollars to buy sin, but is working a low paying labor job to pay him back? There are too many inconsistencies with the writing!
Then the ending was so ridiculous. It didn't go with anything that Siren was thinking. I definitely will not be reading the next book.
This book was all over the place. It made no sense. It had funny parts for sure, but I almost quit reading it a few times. How does Zeke have 30 million dollars to buy sin, but is working a low paying labor job to pay him back? There are too many inconsistencies with the writing!
Then the ending was so ridiculous. It didn't go with anything that Siren was thinking. I definitely will not be reading the next book.
November 6, 2019
Amazing start to a new series! Zeke is rescued by Siren and she takes him to Julian who gives him the best medical care but once recovered, Zeke must work for him. When he sees Siren up for auction, he know that he must have her. I am so happy Zeke is back! Great characters, loads of drama and suspense. Be advised this ends on a cliffhanger. Can’t wait for more!
October 9, 2020
DNF @ 35%. I really need to prune my ebook freebies of so-called "dark romance". You like what you like I suppose but human trafficking? It's horrific, not romantic or sexy. It should not be romanticised. Even the hero thinks it's revolting. I have no desire to get past that. Sorrynotsorry.
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September 22, 2020
***SPOILER ALERT***
UGH!!!!! Plot twists still need to make sense! This book had me intrigued and loving it until the final two chapters.
Siren's chapters make absolutely no sense in retrospect -- all because of an unnecessary attempt to create suspense in a plot that already had plenty of unanswered questions.
This isn't a case of clever innuendo that allowed Zeke and the readers to draw incorrect assumptions. The first-person chapters from Siren's POV clearly built the story line of her terror of the crime lord, Julian. It wasn't only statements made to Zeke or behaviors in his presence that painted that picture. Her private thoughts, the scene where she tried to steal from Julian and he seemed not to know her, the extreme fear that had her trembling and going cold every time they neared Julian's house, and anger at Zeke for being as evil as Julian makes no sense if Siren was secretly working for him to betray Zeke. Siren performed for the hidden camera in the doorknob thinking Zeke had installed it, but at the end of the book Julian says she was reconnecting all the surveillance equipment after Zeke found and disconnected them as his spy. So, she knew Zeke hadn't installed it.
The entire scene where Julian assaulted Siren is written as if she truly fears for her survival, truly wants Zeke to save her, and is angry at the turn of events. This isn't Zeke drawing conclusions but Siren expressing these thoughts. So, the whole theme of Siren being unable to lie -- which was emphasized repeatedly -- was completely destroyed because the author decided to trick the readers, presumably for dramatic effect.
Julian's brutality doesn't match this plot twist at all, as there would have been no logic to the extreme violence if Siren was his willing, well-trained, and prized employee. At the end, she seemed very proud of her duplicity.
Plus, all those machinations to trick Zeke seem over-the-top when Siren initially seemed to not even know his name when she returned to the island. The initial explanation was that Siren took Zeke to Julian because there was no capable hospital on the island and only the wealthy crime lord could afford the medical care. But the plot twist is that Siren felt Zeke could be manipulated into giving Julian valuable information. How? No one knew who he was. If they had, they wouldn't have needed to go to all these convoluted measures to learn he was affiliated with Enzo Black. I'm not buying it! The plot twist ruined an otherwise good story that could have had a reasonable cliffhanger without this messiness.
I'm so frustrated with this ending that I'm reconsidering purchasing the next book.
UGH!!!!! Plot twists still need to make sense! This book had me intrigued and loving it until the final two chapters.
Siren's chapters make absolutely no sense in retrospect -- all because of an unnecessary attempt to create suspense in a plot that already had plenty of unanswered questions.
This isn't a case of clever innuendo that allowed Zeke and the readers to draw incorrect assumptions. The first-person chapters from Siren's POV clearly built the story line of her terror of the crime lord, Julian. It wasn't only statements made to Zeke or behaviors in his presence that painted that picture. Her private thoughts, the scene where she tried to steal from Julian and he seemed not to know her, the extreme fear that had her trembling and going cold every time they neared Julian's house, and anger at Zeke for being as evil as Julian makes no sense if Siren was secretly working for him to betray Zeke. Siren performed for the hidden camera in the doorknob thinking Zeke had installed it, but at the end of the book Julian says she was reconnecting all the surveillance equipment after Zeke found and disconnected them as his spy. So, she knew Zeke hadn't installed it.
The entire scene where Julian assaulted Siren is written as if she truly fears for her survival, truly wants Zeke to save her, and is angry at the turn of events. This isn't Zeke drawing conclusions but Siren expressing these thoughts. So, the whole theme of Siren being unable to lie -- which was emphasized repeatedly -- was completely destroyed because the author decided to trick the readers, presumably for dramatic effect.
Julian's brutality doesn't match this plot twist at all, as there would have been no logic to the extreme violence if Siren was his willing, well-trained, and prized employee. At the end, she seemed very proud of her duplicity.
Plus, all those machinations to trick Zeke seem over-the-top when Siren initially seemed to not even know his name when she returned to the island. The initial explanation was that Siren took Zeke to Julian because there was no capable hospital on the island and only the wealthy crime lord could afford the medical care. But the plot twist is that Siren felt Zeke could be manipulated into giving Julian valuable information. How? No one knew who he was. If they had, they wouldn't have needed to go to all these convoluted measures to learn he was affiliated with Enzo Black. I'm not buying it! The plot twist ruined an otherwise good story that could have had a reasonable cliffhanger without this messiness.
I'm so frustrated with this ending that I'm reconsidering purchasing the next book.
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April 10, 2020
I have loved every book this author has written, but I have to say this one was not at all what I expected. To be fair, she is a magnificent writer and the story is compelling, but I was extremely disappointed in the direction this series is headed. Maybe it’s me and I’m in a strange place in my life where I want a little less drama in my stories, but holy moly I can’t sit through 4+ books filled with so much push and pull.
I loved Zeke from the moment we met him in Ella’s other books. He was simply the kind hearted giant that wanted to desperately love and be loved, but would never compromise his loyalty to his friends. To a degree, I think his loyalty is his greatest weakness, I can’t see him as an alpha when he’s always being an omega to someone else. I was expecting to see him grow as a person in this series and become his own person aside from Enzo and Langston. Instead it was like he fell into the same pattern with someone else. Someone with much less integrity and clearly no bounds. It bothered me that even aware of how evil Julian was, he continued to offer him loyalty. Screw his desire to pay him back for saving him.
Now Siren or Aria, I never felt sorry for her or felt any connection. She came across as a real bitch and not the kind you can rally behind, but the kind you want to slap. I knew she was hiding something, but never expected it to be that. I don’t think there will be anyway for her to redeem herself to me which is why I don’t think I can keep reading these books. Maybe someday I’ll revisit, but I think Zeke deserved better and towards the end of the story I was beginning to think she could be it. However, I just hope at some point she gets what she deserves and Zeke is able to move on to someone less bitter, less self-absorbed, and more loyal.
I don’t think this story has the potential for a real romance, at least that’s my opinion as of right now.
I loved Zeke from the moment we met him in Ella’s other books. He was simply the kind hearted giant that wanted to desperately love and be loved, but would never compromise his loyalty to his friends. To a degree, I think his loyalty is his greatest weakness, I can’t see him as an alpha when he’s always being an omega to someone else. I was expecting to see him grow as a person in this series and become his own person aside from Enzo and Langston. Instead it was like he fell into the same pattern with someone else. Someone with much less integrity and clearly no bounds. It bothered me that even aware of how evil Julian was, he continued to offer him loyalty. Screw his desire to pay him back for saving him.
Now Siren or Aria, I never felt sorry for her or felt any connection. She came across as a real bitch and not the kind you can rally behind, but the kind you want to slap. I knew she was hiding something, but never expected it to be that. I don’t think there will be anyway for her to redeem herself to me which is why I don’t think I can keep reading these books. Maybe someday I’ll revisit, but I think Zeke deserved better and towards the end of the story I was beginning to think she could be it. However, I just hope at some point she gets what she deserves and Zeke is able to move on to someone less bitter, less self-absorbed, and more loyal.
I don’t think this story has the potential for a real romance, at least that’s my opinion as of right now.
April 5, 2024
loved this book
I don’t know that I’ll buy subsequent books in the series. I don’t love a story that takes me through book after book with minimal plot development. The characters personalities are well written.
I have so many questions for this book which I feel like would be answered in the next few books. This book is bare minimum but that characters are strong.
Zeke wasn’t strait laced to but he was a strong character who had loose morals. He knows that his work under his best friend isn’t right but he justifies is as protecting that he cares for. He works for Julian knowing Julian is a bad guy but felt he owes Julian.
Siren is a strong character, intelligent, brave, and strong. She reminded me of a life version of a female character in Jay Marie’s book series. My only complaint is that they made her character a person who is unable to lie. However, omission is perfectly fine.
The antagonist in the story is written well. He seems manipulative, shady, creepy and dishonest. His character really bleeds through the book. I wanted to reach in and flick his ear.
If this book was a duet or a trilogy I’ll probably continue the series. But since it’s not, the ending of this one piss me off so daggone bad, I don’t want to see another Ella Miles book for a while.
I don’t know that I’ll buy subsequent books in the series. I don’t love a story that takes me through book after book with minimal plot development. The characters personalities are well written.
I have so many questions for this book which I feel like would be answered in the next few books. This book is bare minimum but that characters are strong.
Zeke wasn’t strait laced to but he was a strong character who had loose morals. He knows that his work under his best friend isn’t right but he justifies is as protecting that he cares for. He works for Julian knowing Julian is a bad guy but felt he owes Julian.
Siren is a strong character, intelligent, brave, and strong. She reminded me of a life version of a female character in Jay Marie’s book series. My only complaint is that they made her character a person who is unable to lie. However, omission is perfectly fine.
The antagonist in the story is written well. He seems manipulative, shady, creepy and dishonest. His character really bleeds through the book. I wanted to reach in and flick his ear.
If this book was a duet or a trilogy I’ll probably continue the series. But since it’s not, the ending of this one piss me off so daggone bad, I don’t want to see another Ella Miles book for a while.
November 5, 2019
OMG! This is such an incredible start to a new series, while incorporating characters from characters from Ella Miles’ “Truth or Dare” series. Zeke, a bodyguard for the main character in Truth or Dare books, is shot and falls overboard while fighting on an enemy’s yacht. His friends search but cannot find him, finally having to accept that he has gone to a watery grave.
.....until a siren comes along and finds him releasing some flotsam that he has been clinging to, but making the ultimate decision to just let go and die. She refuses to let him die, hauling him up aboard her boat and carrying him to her home island. She brings him to a “friend” who pays for the best of care for him. In return Zeke must give a certain amount of time in the employment of his “savior,” the man he believes rescued him. As the business his boss is in expands from drugs and guns to human trafficking, Zeke agrees to try making a deal with another cartel whose main business is human sex slave trafficking. When he sees the girls who are up for sale, he recognizes a certain “siren” as a slave being made ready to sell, and he knows he must save her from the hell she is being sold into. All isn’t what it seems, and bonds quickly break while betrayal lurks around every corner!
.....until a siren comes along and finds him releasing some flotsam that he has been clinging to, but making the ultimate decision to just let go and die. She refuses to let him die, hauling him up aboard her boat and carrying him to her home island. She brings him to a “friend” who pays for the best of care for him. In return Zeke must give a certain amount of time in the employment of his “savior,” the man he believes rescued him. As the business his boss is in expands from drugs and guns to human trafficking, Zeke agrees to try making a deal with another cartel whose main business is human sex slave trafficking. When he sees the girls who are up for sale, he recognizes a certain “siren” as a slave being made ready to sell, and he knows he must save her from the hell she is being sold into. All isn’t what it seems, and bonds quickly break while betrayal lurks around every corner!
November 5, 2019
Everyone thought Zeke died when he was shot and fell overboard, but a woman saved him from the ocean. She sang to him, touched him and talked to him. He stayed alive and worked under a man named Julian. Three months after she saved him, he recognized her and bought her for many millions at an auction. He wanted her, had to have her…but most of all he had to save her. He kept her captive, took care of her, fought with her and played games with her. He is in love with her! She NEVER lies was taught not too! He calls her Siren! She has endured much in her life and now she wants freedom. Julian is the one man she is terrified of because of what he has done to her. She tries to keep the truth from Zeke, but he will find out! Even though Zeke worked for Black, there are some things beyond his moral compass…human trafficking! That is what he has to do to save her! Just when you think you have it figured out…out of left field folks! You will not believe the truths that end this book! Plus, it ends in a cliffhanger! Get the new series and be prepared to be SHOCKED!!! I received this book via Booksprout and am leaving a voluntary review.
February 9, 2020
Never Saw it Coming
I have read several of Ella Miles series and I have read even the company novellas but I just never saw this ending coming. Julian is an evil man who's wealthy and literally owns this island. Siren or rather aka Aria pulled Zeke from the ocean and then she takes him to her Boss unbeknownst to him. Zeke after he gets healed is asked by Julian to do some work for him and that is to sell young women. He happens to be there one the day Siren is being sold. Because he recognizes her he decides he has to save her and see so he buys her at the auction. The story goes that he has to find a way to get them away from Julian. There's a cliffhanger as the end you won't see coming at least I didn't. Now to read the next book in the series Twisted Vow. If you read the story of Enzo Black, you will know where Zeke first appeared. I have read some twisted stories but I was really shocked at the end. Get this book it's definitely a Good Read.
I have read several of Ella Miles series and I have read even the company novellas but I just never saw this ending coming. Julian is an evil man who's wealthy and literally owns this island. Siren or rather aka Aria pulled Zeke from the ocean and then she takes him to her Boss unbeknownst to him. Zeke after he gets healed is asked by Julian to do some work for him and that is to sell young women. He happens to be there one the day Siren is being sold. Because he recognizes her he decides he has to save her and see so he buys her at the auction. The story goes that he has to find a way to get them away from Julian. There's a cliffhanger as the end you won't see coming at least I didn't. Now to read the next book in the series Twisted Vow. If you read the story of Enzo Black, you will know where Zeke first appeared. I have read some twisted stories but I was really shocked at the end. Get this book it's definitely a Good Read.
November 8, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "SINFUL TRUTH" This story will blow your mind so much happens it's addicting, captivating, intriguing, full of secrets, lies, deception, angst, human trafficking, twist you definitely don't see coming it's a page turner for sure.
I loved Zeke and Siren's story her saving him from the ocean on his last breath thinking he was dying when he saw her he thought she was an angel but she was called Siren.
This a dark intense romance with lots of sexual tension he saves Siren from human traffickers being sold at an auction because he owed her his life for saving him so he was returning the favor or so he thought.
The story has a very twisted shocking ending you don't see coming I definitely recommend Ella Miles did a phenominal job creating this new series its must have for sure so well worth the read, now just to wait for the next book "TWISTED VOW"
I loved Zeke and Siren's story her saving him from the ocean on his last breath thinking he was dying when he saw her he thought she was an angel but she was called Siren.
This a dark intense romance with lots of sexual tension he saves Siren from human traffickers being sold at an auction because he owed her his life for saving him so he was returning the favor or so he thought.
The story has a very twisted shocking ending you don't see coming I definitely recommend Ella Miles did a phenominal job creating this new series its must have for sure so well worth the read, now just to wait for the next book "TWISTED VOW"
November 17, 2019
That cliffhanger!!! It took me a little while to get into this dark romance, but once I did I was hooked. It’s a complex relationship that’s a little twisted, filled with sexual tension, and paired with plenty of suspense. The writing style flows well, so once you get into the story things move very quickly. And since this is part of a series, it’s a slow burn that builds along the way with one jaw-dropping cliffhanger at the end. This series won’t be for everyone - there are triggers galore and our hero is not really a good guy but he’s not all bad either. It’s well done and interesting, and now I have to find out what happens next.
The story follows Zeke, who readers will know from the author’s last series (while they are connected, this series easily stands alone from the other). He’s a big, hulking beast of a guy who is used to intimidating people with his size. The book opens with him dying (almost), only to be rescued by our heroine, Siren, at the last minute. She isn’t sure what to think of this man, and that’s a definite theme throughout the book. Three months later, Zeke returns the favor and saves Siren - in his own way. I’m not going to share storyline details, but let’s just say it’s an interesting way to start a relationship.
If you’re looking for a good dark romance, this is certainly well done. Zeke’s a good guy who sometimes has to do bad things, and Siren is a strong enough woman to handle him. I was surprised by how much I liked Zeke considering some of his actions, but the dual perspectives in the book made the story much easier to handle. Know that once you read this book, you’re getting yourself hooked into a series, because that cliffhanger will have you wanting to start the next book ASAP.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story follows Zeke, who readers will know from the author’s last series (while they are connected, this series easily stands alone from the other). He’s a big, hulking beast of a guy who is used to intimidating people with his size. The book opens with him dying (almost), only to be rescued by our heroine, Siren, at the last minute. She isn’t sure what to think of this man, and that’s a definite theme throughout the book. Three months later, Zeke returns the favor and saves Siren - in his own way. I’m not going to share storyline details, but let’s just say it’s an interesting way to start a relationship.
If you’re looking for a good dark romance, this is certainly well done. Zeke’s a good guy who sometimes has to do bad things, and Siren is a strong enough woman to handle him. I was surprised by how much I liked Zeke considering some of his actions, but the dual perspectives in the book made the story much easier to handle. Know that once you read this book, you’re getting yourself hooked into a series, because that cliffhanger will have you wanting to start the next book ASAP.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 31, 2022
I found this book by pure accident. Didn’t plan to read it at first, but after the description of the book I said I would give it a chance. I like how it all turned around at the end where Siren revealed she basically played him and not the other way around, but I still can’t figure out ifI like this Stockholm syndróm kinds of tropes where the guy kiddnaps or buys the main love interest, in some books It’s great, in others not and with this one, I honestly don’t know how to feel. It was a good, but I’m not really obssesed with it. I liked the simple english (and still being able to understand the details the author describes), because as a non-english speaker sometimes I can’t translate some things, but this book was easily readable even if you were starting to read in English.
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November 11, 2019
Dark & Twisted
A dark suspenseful novel ... so twisted as it just blows your mind on how well Ella Miles leads you down the garden path. Both Zeke & Siren hold deep dark secrets, keeping to themselves. They are both broken people which we don't know what happened in their past. The pull of their desire for each other is so strong, however, they don't cross the line. Just when the opportunity presents itself, the sinful truth is revealed, resulting in having to anxiously wait for Book 2 to see what happens! Yup ... a cliffhanger!!!
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
A dark suspenseful novel ... so twisted as it just blows your mind on how well Ella Miles leads you down the garden path. Both Zeke & Siren hold deep dark secrets, keeping to themselves. They are both broken people which we don't know what happened in their past. The pull of their desire for each other is so strong, however, they don't cross the line. Just when the opportunity presents itself, the sinful truth is revealed, resulting in having to anxiously wait for Book 2 to see what happens! Yup ... a cliffhanger!!!
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
March 25, 2022
I really hate wanna be bad ass FMC, who are written so dumb . I didn’t bother to continue to see if she developed any further because between her saving then almost killing Z , then breaking in to a known bad man, to “I can’t lie” bs, to the “he’s gonna hurt me or rape me by the end of the night”, yet knowingly walked into the lions den with these dumb ass thoughts also thinking she can blow him to get off if he caught her . She was going back and forth with her hypocrisy in one scene it was ridiculous. She deserved to be called the dumbest FMC I’ve ever read .. then to continue to act like she’s anything but… yah. Not today .
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November 5, 2019
Wow!!! We all know Zeke from the “Truth or Lies” series. If you have not read that series, you really need to read. He’s big hearted and when Siren steps in to save him, and then she needs saving or so he thinks. This book is insane, so many twists and turns you will not see coming, the why’s and how’s will not be answered in this book and probably not for a time to come, but you will be sucked in, turning the pages just like I did until you are done and sitting back wondering what the heck just happened. Great read, Can't wait for the rest of the series.
November 6, 2019
Sinful Truth by Ella Miles. Beginning of a new series and spinoff from Truth or Lies featuring Zeke and the only thing I can say is OMG- he’s so dreamy! This amazing dark drama story is told in dual POV and ends on a cliffhanger but don’t let that stoop you from grabbing a copy and digging into this amazing story. The author does an amazing job with creating a strong plot filled with dark drama, sexy scenes and plenty of twists and surprises that kept me entertained. I highly recommend this book and author to others.
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