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Sekten #1
Savage Kingdom
The Sekt does not forgive.
The Sekt does not forget.
Keeper of secrets and dealers of lies.
We bow to no king, nations, or men.
Crossing us is certain death.
• • • • • •
He was a mercenary, and I a slave.
He wanted to save me, but I liked the pain.
We stole, cheated, and lied. Through a savage kingdom, we found a divide.
He betrayed me, but so did I.
In this wicked game who will survive?
Author's Note: The Sekten Series is a dark romance series that needs to be read in order. It is intended for mature audiences since there is a lot of graphic content, and it might not be suitable for you if you are easily triggered. Some books will be darker than others, but all are triggering none the less. This is a dark world, so read at your own discretion.
The Sekt does not forget.
Keeper of secrets and dealers of lies.
We bow to no king, nations, or men.
Crossing us is certain death.
• • • • • •
He was a mercenary, and I a slave.
He wanted to save me, but I liked the pain.
We stole, cheated, and lied. Through a savage kingdom, we found a divide.
He betrayed me, but so did I.
In this wicked game who will survive?
Author's Note: The Sekten Series is a dark romance series that needs to be read in order. It is intended for mature audiences since there is a lot of graphic content, and it might not be suitable for you if you are easily triggered. Some books will be darker than others, but all are triggering none the less. This is a dark world, so read at your own discretion.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2020
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C. Lymari
37 books1,104 followersClaudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she's not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she's fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel.
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October 16, 2020
Good story, I just didn’t connect to the heroine!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜🖤
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌎🌍🌏🌎🌏
Character development: 👤👤👤👤
The setting: Columbia; Chicago
The Hero: Gideon – Alpha male spy for Great Britain. He is good at his job because he lacks feelings and empathy. Basically he doesn’t care if he lives or dies. I didn’t like Gideon at first but when the story went back to the past between him and Daphne, I liked him quite a bit.
The heroine: Daphne (Petal) – I just couldn’t connect with her. In the beginning she is this alpha female warrior type person which I found hard to connect with, but in the past she was a slave. However, it was an odd situation and she kept referring to the fact that she was only a slave part of the time (whenever she got sent by Sekt to Chicago), where her owner Yorovich lived. She kept saying that the rest of the time, she is a weapon for the Sekt. Though I had a hard time with that because if she is so dangerous then why be a slave?
The Love Story: In the present, they are wary of each other, but are former lovers that are still attracted to each other. However, in the past, Gideon saved Daphne from the man that owned her, but didn’t exactly set her free.
I guess I disliked the fact that Daphne seemed to be weak because she accepted her fate even though she could have changed it. Then later when a reason was alluded to why she didn’t change things, it seemed like it was a dumb reason and not worth the price she was paying. I guess I just didn’t like her entire background and the fact that she just didn’t make her own life better. Though in the present she might be trying, but maybe not in the right ways.
I am sure other people will get into the story much more than I did. It was just one of those times when I couldn’t connect to the characters. Though that didn’t make it a bad story. It actually got quite good at points, but just when I thought I would really like it, Daphne would do or say something that made it all go sour. But overall it was worth it and the ending was terrific!
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜🖤
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌎🌍🌏🌎🌏
Character development: 👤👤👤👤
The setting: Columbia; Chicago
The Hero: Gideon – Alpha male spy for Great Britain. He is good at his job because he lacks feelings and empathy. Basically he doesn’t care if he lives or dies. I didn’t like Gideon at first but when the story went back to the past between him and Daphne, I liked him quite a bit.
The heroine: Daphne (Petal) – I just couldn’t connect with her. In the beginning she is this alpha female warrior type person which I found hard to connect with, but in the past she was a slave. However, it was an odd situation and she kept referring to the fact that she was only a slave part of the time (whenever she got sent by Sekt to Chicago), where her owner Yorovich lived. She kept saying that the rest of the time, she is a weapon for the Sekt. Though I had a hard time with that because if she is so dangerous then why be a slave?
The Love Story: In the present, they are wary of each other, but are former lovers that are still attracted to each other. However, in the past, Gideon saved Daphne from the man that owned her, but didn’t exactly set her free.
I guess I disliked the fact that Daphne seemed to be weak because she accepted her fate even though she could have changed it. Then later when a reason was alluded to why she didn’t change things, it seemed like it was a dumb reason and not worth the price she was paying. I guess I just didn’t like her entire background and the fact that she just didn’t make her own life better. Though in the present she might be trying, but maybe not in the right ways.
I am sure other people will get into the story much more than I did. It was just one of those times when I couldn’t connect to the characters. Though that didn’t make it a bad story. It actually got quite good at points, but just when I thought I would really like it, Daphne would do or say something that made it all go sour. But overall it was worth it and the ending was terrific!
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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January 8, 2026Where do I even start with this one? Savage Kingdom wrecked me, and I'm dying for Cruel Crown!
Dark, delicious, and full of secrets and mystery, this book stole my attention from the very first line and refused to let go.
Gideon... the hot, tatted-up Brit who on the surface appears to be a ruthless mercenary (with an amazing sense of humour!), but there's another side to him. A side that only Daphne brings out. Daphne is my girl! Strong, savage, and yet again, there's another side to her. These two are pure fire together.
Their story is dark, depraved, sexy, and oh so delicious. This book is an absolute masterpiece, and I don't say that lightly.
If you like sexy, dark reads, then do not miss this.
5 savage stars, bring on the next 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dark, delicious, and full of secrets and mystery, this book stole my attention from the very first line and refused to let go.
Gideon... the hot, tatted-up Brit who on the surface appears to be a ruthless mercenary (with an amazing sense of humour!), but there's another side to him. A side that only Daphne brings out. Daphne is my girl! Strong, savage, and yet again, there's another side to her. These two are pure fire together.
Their story is dark, depraved, sexy, and oh so delicious. This book is an absolute masterpiece, and I don't say that lightly.
If you like sexy, dark reads, then do not miss this.
5 savage stars, bring on the next 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
August 3, 2020
This will be one of the most memorable books of 2020 for me. It's deliciously dark, depraved, sexy, haunting, suspensful, chilling - and I can not get enough!
"There were no good men left in this world. Not saying that there weren't any good women left, I just wasn't one of them."
I don't know if I've read a book before with a heroine like Daphne. She is an admitted monster and one of the few female characters that I have a girl crush on. She's cunning, cold, calculated and yet I just want her to come out on top when this is all done.
I first met Gideon in Falcon's Prey. He intrigued me then and I couldn't wait to read more about Petal and why he is so fascinated by her.
The story is cleverly written. It starts off in the present, building on the already tense relationship between Gideon and Daphne leaving the readers craving for answers as to why they are behaving as such. Then the author sends us back in the past and gives the reader the back story between these two to lead us back to the present where we are left with an emotionally intense and suspenseful cliffhanger. My heart went from being super heavy one moment to leaving my heart in my throat at the end.
This story is not for everyone. It's dark - not dip your toe in dark but dive into the deep end dark. There are scenes where the author puts you up close and forces you to witness things will make your heart hurt. If you can't handle that, this is not for you.
HOWEVER, if you are looking for an intense, suspenseful dark romance that will push you, I HIGHLY suggest reading this!
"There were no good men left in this world. Not saying that there weren't any good women left, I just wasn't one of them."
I don't know if I've read a book before with a heroine like Daphne. She is an admitted monster and one of the few female characters that I have a girl crush on. She's cunning, cold, calculated and yet I just want her to come out on top when this is all done.
I first met Gideon in Falcon's Prey. He intrigued me then and I couldn't wait to read more about Petal and why he is so fascinated by her.
The story is cleverly written. It starts off in the present, building on the already tense relationship between Gideon and Daphne leaving the readers craving for answers as to why they are behaving as such. Then the author sends us back in the past and gives the reader the back story between these two to lead us back to the present where we are left with an emotionally intense and suspenseful cliffhanger. My heart went from being super heavy one moment to leaving my heart in my throat at the end.
This story is not for everyone. It's dark - not dip your toe in dark but dive into the deep end dark. There are scenes where the author puts you up close and forces you to witness things will make your heart hurt. If you can't handle that, this is not for you.
HOWEVER, if you are looking for an intense, suspenseful dark romance that will push you, I HIGHLY suggest reading this!
August 7, 2020
Holllllllllllllyyyyyyyyy shiz
Like I know Claudia had it in her- duh Falcon’s Prey. But the heck man.
This book was, is , it was. Dang this freaking thing has rendered me speechless.
Why did life get in the way from me reading it earlier. Yet! I appreciate the sweet sweet torture of slowly finishing it.
Ooooooo dang girl!!!!! Killing it with the dark romance!!!!! Some spy action going on, some kick A heroine who can well kick A, REVENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!, sexy sexy times, I mean some dark sexy sexy times——- like do I need my head to get checked because I got hot and bothered dark sexy times? Hearts that think they are dead, to find out, nope not dead, just mangled a bit.
Some freaking awesome quotes that just made me stop and think, and to really feel.
I’m totally and completely rambling. And you know what. I don’t care. It’s complete aftermath and side effects of Savage Kingdom. I don’t regret it. I just need more.
Oh yeah. Warnings if you don’t like sexual assault at any age, be prepared.
Like I know Claudia had it in her- duh Falcon’s Prey. But the heck man.
This book was, is , it was. Dang this freaking thing has rendered me speechless.
Why did life get in the way from me reading it earlier. Yet! I appreciate the sweet sweet torture of slowly finishing it.
Ooooooo dang girl!!!!! Killing it with the dark romance!!!!! Some spy action going on, some kick A heroine who can well kick A, REVENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!, sexy sexy times, I mean some dark sexy sexy times——- like do I need my head to get checked because I got hot and bothered dark sexy times? Hearts that think they are dead, to find out, nope not dead, just mangled a bit.
Some freaking awesome quotes that just made me stop and think, and to really feel.
I’m totally and completely rambling. And you know what. I don’t care. It’s complete aftermath and side effects of Savage Kingdom. I don’t regret it. I just need more.
Oh yeah. Warnings if you don’t like sexual assault at any age, be prepared.
September 10, 2020
If I could give this book all the stars I would. Savage Kingdom is a phenomenal, well written and unique story that took me by surprise and now I’m just addicted to it.
This is not a traditional romance, this story is dark romance to the core. A twisted but delicious read. A relationship between a man and a woman , who don’t have nothing left to lose but themselves in this life that they were force to grow in.
Daphne and Gideon are two of the most beautiful broken characters ever.
There is blood, pain, angst, obstacles, heartbreak, betrayal, lies but there is also lust and Oh so many hot moments. The sensual tension between Daphne and Gideon is just WOW!!!!
Savage Kingdom took me through this rollercoaster of emotions. The ending of this book literally left me in tears and now I’m desperate for the second installment .
Bravo Claudia Lymari, this book was PERFECTION!!!
July 21, 2020
From the moment i met G in Falcon’s Prey i was OBSESSED and couldn’t wait to get my hands on his book! So yeah... this is definitely one of my highly anticipated reads!
Let me just say that stepping into the dark side makes Claudia bring out her best work yet! I was completely sucked in from the first page and I couldn’t stop reading cuz i just wanted more! The words poured from the pages right into me.
G is just 🔥🔥 and I honestly couldn’t get enough of him! Especially his tattooed self and that bloody accent 😂 #totalsuckerfortheGman 😂 Gideon is lethal but oh so alluring!
This book had my emotions all over the place! There is angst, pain, lies and betrayals and so edgy that it will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next!
Holy mother of...... WTF?! This ending!!! I don’t know if i should cry or be furious!!!! Damn I don’t think i saw this betrayal coming!!!! But also holy hell I CANNOT wait for the next book because i know that Gideon will be 10 times more ruthless than he is right now! OMG!! Daphne better watch her ass 😂
Dark, captivating and dangerously hot this book was everythinggggg!!! I’m absolutely in love with G so much more and I cannot wait to see how he wreaks havoc in the next book!
5 stars and i HIGHLY recommend this!
Let me just say that stepping into the dark side makes Claudia bring out her best work yet! I was completely sucked in from the first page and I couldn’t stop reading cuz i just wanted more! The words poured from the pages right into me.
G is just 🔥🔥 and I honestly couldn’t get enough of him! Especially his tattooed self and that bloody accent 😂 #totalsuckerfortheGman 😂 Gideon is lethal but oh so alluring!
This book had my emotions all over the place! There is angst, pain, lies and betrayals and so edgy that it will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next!
Holy mother of...... WTF?! This ending!!! I don’t know if i should cry or be furious!!!! Damn I don’t think i saw this betrayal coming!!!! But also holy hell I CANNOT wait for the next book because i know that Gideon will be 10 times more ruthless than he is right now! OMG!! Daphne better watch her ass 😂
Dark, captivating and dangerously hot this book was everythinggggg!!! I’m absolutely in love with G so much more and I cannot wait to see how he wreaks havoc in the next book!
5 stars and i HIGHLY recommend this!
July 30, 2020
'Heavy was the head that wore the crown, and mine was making me bleed.'
After meeting G in Falcons Prey, I obsessed and I could not wait for his story. I am totally head over heels with Savage Kingdom.
Daphne was a total bad ass female. Her fierce nature is what drew me to her, and I held her in high regard throughout this book. She is not afraid to fight, and her loyalty to Sekten is admirable. I loved every single thing about her, and honestly could not wish for a better person as a female MC. She is everything.
The references to the past is what made this story for me. My connection to the characters grew because of the fine details within the past experiences, and the more I found out about their backstories, the more I fell in love with G and D.
Gideon is just....ugh. Perfection. He is THE ultimate dream, and with Daphne...the chemistry is explosive. The intensity between them is literally mind blowing.
The Sekten story had me really intrigued because there seems to be a lot of history that I'm hoping we will find out more about in the next few books. A few little questions remain about the history of Sekten but I will be patient! Overall, a stunning read that blew me away.
*I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review
After meeting G in Falcons Prey, I obsessed and I could not wait for his story. I am totally head over heels with Savage Kingdom.
Daphne was a total bad ass female. Her fierce nature is what drew me to her, and I held her in high regard throughout this book. She is not afraid to fight, and her loyalty to Sekten is admirable. I loved every single thing about her, and honestly could not wish for a better person as a female MC. She is everything.
The references to the past is what made this story for me. My connection to the characters grew because of the fine details within the past experiences, and the more I found out about their backstories, the more I fell in love with G and D.
Gideon is just....ugh. Perfection. He is THE ultimate dream, and with Daphne...the chemistry is explosive. The intensity between them is literally mind blowing.
The Sekten story had me really intrigued because there seems to be a lot of history that I'm hoping we will find out more about in the next few books. A few little questions remain about the history of Sekten but I will be patient! Overall, a stunning read that blew me away.
*I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review
July 27, 2020
I loved this book so much. It is dark, delicious and everything I hoped it would be.
Daphne is a total badass but not by choice. She had a devastating childhood and was built to be this way by the Sekten. She may seem completely incapable of feeling when it comes to anyone and everything but she has a soft spot for her protege Bas and now Gideon has somehow gotten past her defenses as well.
And Gideon! 😍 He had my attention in Falcon's Prey and he did not disappoint in this book at all. Plus he's British soooo he could be the biggest a-hole ever and I would still love him 🤣🤣 He was also dealt a terrible childhood that built him into the lethal machine he is today. Everyone fears him except the raven haired beauty that's become his new obsession.
Their story plays out over a few years and I love the way it starts in the present then jumps back 3 years to how it all began. Their chemistry is pure fire but it is twisted up in so many lies, betrayals and pain over the years that a happy ending for these two dark souls seems impossible.
Of course, being dark romance there is quite a few graphic scenes that are not for the faint of heart. If you are someone that is easily triggered then it may not be for you.
10/10 would recommend to other dark romance lovers. Now the countdown to Cruel Crown begins, because that ending!!! 😭
Daphne is a total badass but not by choice. She had a devastating childhood and was built to be this way by the Sekten. She may seem completely incapable of feeling when it comes to anyone and everything but she has a soft spot for her protege Bas and now Gideon has somehow gotten past her defenses as well.
And Gideon! 😍 He had my attention in Falcon's Prey and he did not disappoint in this book at all. Plus he's British soooo he could be the biggest a-hole ever and I would still love him 🤣🤣 He was also dealt a terrible childhood that built him into the lethal machine he is today. Everyone fears him except the raven haired beauty that's become his new obsession.
Their story plays out over a few years and I love the way it starts in the present then jumps back 3 years to how it all began. Their chemistry is pure fire but it is twisted up in so many lies, betrayals and pain over the years that a happy ending for these two dark souls seems impossible.
Of course, being dark romance there is quite a few graphic scenes that are not for the faint of heart. If you are someone that is easily triggered then it may not be for you.
10/10 would recommend to other dark romance lovers. Now the countdown to Cruel Crown begins, because that ending!!! 😭
August 7, 2020
Have you ever read something and wondered what the actual fuck is wrong with them? That's what happened when I read Savage Kingdom. I'm not sure if I want to see the inside of her mind or run away screaming.
Savage Kingdom is this dark, twisted, delicious read. My mind is still trying to wrap it's head around everything that I read. There was not one part of this book I didn't love Gideon is this hot, ruthless mercenary that I would climb like a tree. But even the baddest of guys have a side that only a certain people can bring out. And Daphne is that person for him. Daphne is this strong, emotionless, woman who was raised to be a weapon. She is not someone I would ever want to piss off.
Lymari just created this amazingly dark world filled with dark, addicting characters. Daphne and Gideon have this hot AF chemistry that jumps off the pages. They had me turning page after page. Part of that page turning was also needing to know if they would both come out of this book alive.
I don't know how to explain this other than dark and amazing. I loved Savage Kingdom so much! If you like dark and when I say dark I mean so dark you'll wonder what is wrong with her when you're done. You need to read this book.
Savage Kingdom is this dark, twisted, delicious read. My mind is still trying to wrap it's head around everything that I read. There was not one part of this book I didn't love Gideon is this hot, ruthless mercenary that I would climb like a tree. But even the baddest of guys have a side that only a certain people can bring out. And Daphne is that person for him. Daphne is this strong, emotionless, woman who was raised to be a weapon. She is not someone I would ever want to piss off.
Lymari just created this amazingly dark world filled with dark, addicting characters. Daphne and Gideon have this hot AF chemistry that jumps off the pages. They had me turning page after page. Part of that page turning was also needing to know if they would both come out of this book alive.
I don't know how to explain this other than dark and amazing. I loved Savage Kingdom so much! If you like dark and when I say dark I mean so dark you'll wonder what is wrong with her when you're done. You need to read this book.
January 24, 2022
There are times in your reading life where certain books just hit you between the solar plexus and knock the wind out of you. Savage Kingdom is just one of those books for me. It came out of nowhere just like those bulls in the Running of the Bulls. Before I even had a chance to commit to memory what I was reading I was chapters in and did not want to stop.
SK was haunting, ethereal, and take your breath away stunning. Considering the topic of the book, one might suggest that stunning is a questionable choice of words, but I will challenge you to read this dark, almost taboo, romance and see how you feel afterwards. What makes Savage Kingdom ‘stunning’? It is how easily the wicked, the tempting, sorrowless not only stand and fight for themselves, but also others. The plot line, story line, and flow were melded so well, they just wrapped you up in all three in sheer perfection. The emotions are all forthright with an undercurrent of “the only one to truly have my back is me.” This phenomenal storytelling is all due to the sheer mind of Claudia and her ability to encompass multiple personalities, situations, scenarios, and emotions.
“We could defy time, but we could never defy death.”
Gideon is the hero of this story, while Daphne is the heroine. Some may say, ‘are they heroes/heroines’? The answer is in fact, YES!! Are they your cotton candy, fluffy clouds, break out into musical about their hero status? Absolutely, not. If you thought so, this is not it.
Daphne is unlike any character I have read about before. She is vicious, mean, tough, almost heartless, yet I want her to find herself and her HEA. I’ve had girl crushes on other leading ladies before and Daphne has co-commandeered this spot. Daphne makes no exceptions, but blatantly admits that she is a monster, yet she is still somewhat lovable in her sad, hostile and unpleasant situation.
“Run petal, run as fast as you can, in the end, I will be there to capture you.”
Gideon was FIRM, HARD, and 🔥 as hell for me leading man. No matter the outcome of this book, Gideon is the bad boy that every good, little girl wants. Much to the chagrin of her parents.
I will HIGHLY RECOMMEND Savage Kingdom and If possible, I would give this kingdom, 10 ‘Savage’ stars. It is excellent and I feel that Claudia has found her niche. I am eagerly awaiting SK’s follow up book, CC. After that ending, momma needs some answers! 😉😉
September 18, 2020
"We could defy time, but we could never defy death."
OMFGwhatwasthis?! I knew it would be dark and deadly but I didn't expect this. It was pure madness and I loved it so much.
You should know this is a dark world with triggers that might not be for everyone's heart so be careful while approaching. And don't even think of leaving bad review just because you thought it would maybe work for you... Don't like that at all! So, you have been warned!
Also, this is the first book in "Sekten" series and should be read in order.
Gideon & Daphne - matchmade from hell...literally and figurately. This was hot and lethal at the same time and definitely had me intrigued from the first page.
You are in a constant state of tension, balancing between suspense and dash of romance with the emotional punch at the end (ends with a cliffhanger of course),. it's too much.
November 24, 2022
I am completely in love with all of C. Lymari’s books but when she switched to the dark side of romance I’ve become completely obsessed! This book had me at the edge of my seat the entire time and it was HOT!! 🔥🔥🔥
We first meet Gideon in Falcon’s Prey and I absolutely loved him! He cracked me up so many times with his comebacks. During this book we see his sarcastic comebacks but we also see a very different side of him. The ruthless side. His obsessed side. And his obsession is Daphne.
Daphne is a women that was born and raised to be an emotionless weapon. She has never felt any emotions for any man but when she meets Gideon she starts to fall for him. But what happens when you have to betray the only person you’ve ever loved to save the world?
I am beyond excited for book two!
We first meet Gideon in Falcon’s Prey and I absolutely loved him! He cracked me up so many times with his comebacks. During this book we see his sarcastic comebacks but we also see a very different side of him. The ruthless side. His obsessed side. And his obsession is Daphne.
Daphne is a women that was born and raised to be an emotionless weapon. She has never felt any emotions for any man but when she meets Gideon she starts to fall for him. But what happens when you have to betray the only person you’ve ever loved to save the world?
I am beyond excited for book two!
November 28, 2022
***4,5 "Petal!!!" stars***
The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls. -Edgar Allan Poe
Well, excuse me while I'm going to kick my butt for waiting so long to read this story... but better now than never, right???
Daphne and Gideon's story was so fucked up, but you know by now how much I love these kind of stories!!!
Claudia knows her way around dark romances full of intensity, hot scenes and a plot that will leave you breathless!!!
This was one very complicated story that I'm still trying to figure out and I am officially addicted to it!!!
"When darkness is all you know, you learn to love the shadows."
Daphne is a Sekt member, a trained killer who is forced to bide by the Sekt's rules and these are not always for her benefit...
Gideon is a mercenary, a lone wolf and he is the ruler of his life...
These two are enemies, but they have past between them...
In another life, she was a slave and he was an agent who betrayed her...
They are two very different persons, but when they are around each other, all logic is going out of window!!!
"Monsters recognized monsters, and mine had recognized an equal in him."
Honestly, I don't know how to explain this story... It is so darn complicated....
Claudia is starting from the presence and then, she is taking us a trip to the past and how these two met each other... And then she is bringing us again to the presence and she is making our jaws to drop with the way that things are ending...
Gideon and Daphne have a strange and fucked up connection, but their lives are not allowing any weaknesses...
They are bound to betray and be betrayed by the other and they are making you wonder how this thing between them will end up....
"Broken pieces can be completed, and she was the match to mine."
I loved Daphne, even though I still don't understand where she is coming from...
She is tough as a nail, emotionless except for Gideon and Bas and she is driven by revenge...
Honestly, I can not understand why she is accepting some aspects of her life, but I have hope that I will understand her better in the next part...
I am really fascinated by her and I am wishing for her to open her heart to Gideon!!! She needs him, even though she will never admit it!!!
"He was like sunshine, and I was like ice. That's why he was dangerous to me. If he got too close, he could undo all the things I'd sweat blood for."
As for Gideon???OMG!!! I'm in love!!!!
Gideon was such an amazing man!!!! He is also tough and very powerful in his own way... I am imagining his sexy British accent along his tattooes and I am melting in a puddle on my feet...
This man is the only man who can melt the ice that is surrounding Daphne's heart and even though, she is thinking of him as a weakness, I believe that if she will allow him to be by her side, they can become the rulers of the world!!!
"She wasn't fucked-up, she was just a bit broken, and I liked playing with all the cut-up pieces. I could handle pain, and blood didn't scare me."
These two are perfect of each other, but after what happened at the end, I am in agony of how things will turn out after all!!!
The only sure thing is that I am invested on Gideon and Daphne and their Sekt world!!!
I just need more!!! I need answers and to live for a little longer in their crazy world full of secrets, betrayals and bad intentions!!!
I'm running to read the second part now!!! Bye!!!
"Daphne could run, but there was no place in her savage kingdom she could hide. Death was patient, and so was I."
The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls. -Edgar Allan Poe
Well, excuse me while I'm going to kick my butt for waiting so long to read this story... but better now than never, right???
Daphne and Gideon's story was so fucked up, but you know by now how much I love these kind of stories!!!
Claudia knows her way around dark romances full of intensity, hot scenes and a plot that will leave you breathless!!!
This was one very complicated story that I'm still trying to figure out and I am officially addicted to it!!!
"When darkness is all you know, you learn to love the shadows."
Daphne is a Sekt member, a trained killer who is forced to bide by the Sekt's rules and these are not always for her benefit...
Gideon is a mercenary, a lone wolf and he is the ruler of his life...
These two are enemies, but they have past between them...
In another life, she was a slave and he was an agent who betrayed her...
They are two very different persons, but when they are around each other, all logic is going out of window!!!
"Monsters recognized monsters, and mine had recognized an equal in him."
Honestly, I don't know how to explain this story... It is so darn complicated....
Claudia is starting from the presence and then, she is taking us a trip to the past and how these two met each other... And then she is bringing us again to the presence and she is making our jaws to drop with the way that things are ending...
Gideon and Daphne have a strange and fucked up connection, but their lives are not allowing any weaknesses...
They are bound to betray and be betrayed by the other and they are making you wonder how this thing between them will end up....
"Broken pieces can be completed, and she was the match to mine."
I loved Daphne, even though I still don't understand where she is coming from...
She is tough as a nail, emotionless except for Gideon and Bas and she is driven by revenge...
Honestly, I can not understand why she is accepting some aspects of her life, but I have hope that I will understand her better in the next part...
I am really fascinated by her and I am wishing for her to open her heart to Gideon!!! She needs him, even though she will never admit it!!!
"He was like sunshine, and I was like ice. That's why he was dangerous to me. If he got too close, he could undo all the things I'd sweat blood for."
As for Gideon???OMG!!! I'm in love!!!!
Gideon was such an amazing man!!!! He is also tough and very powerful in his own way... I am imagining his sexy British accent along his tattooes and I am melting in a puddle on my feet...
This man is the only man who can melt the ice that is surrounding Daphne's heart and even though, she is thinking of him as a weakness, I believe that if she will allow him to be by her side, they can become the rulers of the world!!!
"She wasn't fucked-up, she was just a bit broken, and I liked playing with all the cut-up pieces. I could handle pain, and blood didn't scare me."
These two are perfect of each other, but after what happened at the end, I am in agony of how things will turn out after all!!!
The only sure thing is that I am invested on Gideon and Daphne and their Sekt world!!!
I just need more!!! I need answers and to live for a little longer in their crazy world full of secrets, betrayals and bad intentions!!!
I'm running to read the second part now!!! Bye!!!
"Daphne could run, but there was no place in her savage kingdom she could hide. Death was patient, and so was I."
August 10, 2020
I’m speechless. After reading a previous book by this author and loving it I didn’t think she could blow my mind anymore but she sure did.
Gideon and Daphne are psychopaths and ideally matched. I love the way the author described the story.. in a way that I felt it was playing out in front of me. My emotions - well I felt as if the author pulled me through the wringer.
This is a fast paced, brilliantly written story that had me gripped from start to finish. In all honesty I couldn’t put this book down. I need book two now.
Gideon and Daphne are psychopaths and ideally matched. I love the way the author described the story.. in a way that I felt it was playing out in front of me. My emotions - well I felt as if the author pulled me through the wringer.
This is a fast paced, brilliantly written story that had me gripped from start to finish. In all honesty I couldn’t put this book down. I need book two now.
August 6, 2020
I loved this book so much.
Gideon can kidnap me any day. He's a loveable psychopath with a heart of gold and Daphne is the perfect girl for him as she too is a loveable psychopath. She is so strong considering all the shit she'd been through in her life.
I cannot wait to see how this all plays out because that ending left me open mouthed and needing more.
This is only my second read from this author and it will not be my last.
Gideon can kidnap me any day. He's a loveable psychopath with a heart of gold and Daphne is the perfect girl for him as she too is a loveable psychopath. She is so strong considering all the shit she'd been through in her life.
I cannot wait to see how this all plays out because that ending left me open mouthed and needing more.
This is only my second read from this author and it will not be my last.
September 19, 2020
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I could pretend like he’d never lied to me, and he could deny that I would betray him. Pretty little lies fell from our lips. Poison lingered in our kiss. Empty promises were all we could ever be.
'Savage Kingdom' is the first book of the 'Sekten Duet' by C.Lymari. Told in dual Perspectives , this book has me mesmerized!
That ending… I need a serious breather after this book! It captivated me right from the start and I didn't realise what a punch to the gut this book would end up being! The storyline switched from past to present and I felt torn and was at the edge of my seat for the whole time!
Daphne and Gideon have a story that will rip you apart piece by piece and you will love every second of it! The way the storyline evolved , I was seriously confused in the starting , but the moment I understood the story , I was hooked right from the beginning to the very end!
Daphne is probably the Most Amazing heroine I have ever read! The things that woman went through , I seriously felt broken for her. She survived and now plans to make everyone pay, as they rightly should. Daphne and Gideon have known each other for years , but have never fully committed. Now they have finally decided to give each other a chance. Until everything gets messed up. Loyalties are tested and hearts are broken.
This story is dark and thrilling. It has a lot of triggers and ends in a chilling cliffhanger that would leave you wanting for more! I can't wait for the next book! An absolute masterpiece by this author.
A definite recommendation to all the dark Romance lovers!!!
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August 7, 2020
THE REVIEW FOR THE BOOK SAVAGE KINGDOM BY C.LYMARI
*ARC PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST OPINION.*
GENRE:CONTEMPORARY DARK ROMANCE.
AUTHOR:C.LYMARI.
TYPE:BOOK #1 OF THE SERIES SEKTEN
POV:DUAL POV...FIRST PERSON.
MY RATING: 5 HOT STARS.
DAPHNE 'Poison' is a member of a secret society who fights for, with or against the criminal world. Gone through a lot from her childhood...trusting someone. Enters GIDEON an ex M16 British agent who has astonishing chemistry between them but with a past full of treachery and betrayal it's really hard to form a relationship. On the path of revenge, love can be a shackle...will daphne lose her love for revenge on the people who did unspeakable things to her? Or will she throw caution in the wind for love?
I had like a million OMG moments reading this book...AT EVERY STEP THERE IS A BETRAYAL waiting for our main characters...as a reader to you can't decide the loyalty of the characters. One minute you are hating GIDEON and the other times the table turns and you are the ones sympathizing with him...This really was a very dark read...personally I have no triggers at reading dark romance but CAUTION AHEAD...it is indeed full of triggers- child abuse, rape, sexual slavery, human trafficking. This book was such a ride through high and lows...The female character was a real badass ...strong, beautiful, confident, sassy, and a survivor. The kind of girl who has the guts to stand beside a man like GIDEON.
BEWARE THE CLIFFHANGER....it really does mess with your head...
I just can't wait to unveil the mystery..BOOK #2 ...NEED...IT...NOW...
*ARC PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST OPINION.*
GENRE:CONTEMPORARY DARK ROMANCE.
AUTHOR:C.LYMARI.
TYPE:BOOK #1 OF THE SERIES SEKTEN
POV:DUAL POV...FIRST PERSON.
MY RATING: 5 HOT STARS.
DAPHNE 'Poison' is a member of a secret society who fights for, with or against the criminal world. Gone through a lot from her childhood...trusting someone. Enters GIDEON an ex M16 British agent who has astonishing chemistry between them but with a past full of treachery and betrayal it's really hard to form a relationship. On the path of revenge, love can be a shackle...will daphne lose her love for revenge on the people who did unspeakable things to her? Or will she throw caution in the wind for love?
A queen sacrificed soldiers for her victory; this was just another battle I needed to win.
I had like a million OMG moments reading this book...AT EVERY STEP THERE IS A BETRAYAL waiting for our main characters...as a reader to you can't decide the loyalty of the characters. One minute you are hating GIDEON and the other times the table turns and you are the ones sympathizing with him...This really was a very dark read...personally I have no triggers at reading dark romance but CAUTION AHEAD...it is indeed full of triggers- child abuse, rape, sexual slavery, human trafficking. This book was such a ride through high and lows...The female character was a real badass ...strong, beautiful, confident, sassy, and a survivor. The kind of girl who has the guts to stand beside a man like GIDEON.
I could pretend like he’d never lied to me, and he could deny that I would betray him. Pretty little lies fell from our lips. Poison lingered in our kiss. Empty promises were all we could ever be.
BEWARE THE CLIFFHANGER....it really does mess with your head...
I just can't wait to unveil the mystery..BOOK #2 ...NEED...IT...NOW...
August 9, 2020
There has always been something so fascinating about tragic love stories. Two jagged edges trying to make fit, despite the wounds, the stabbing, and bruising. In moments at a time, I fell in love with a man I could never have. He put all his energy into me, and I didn't have any left to give to him.
This quote right here is everything. Savage Kingdom, book 1 of the Sekten duet, hurt my heart so much! Daphne and Gideon are both incapable of feeling love and compassion due to their upbringing and line of work. It is an accidental tragic love story when they meet and I'm really not even sure how to put what I feel into words after finishing it. Love, pain, revenge, angst, betrayal, sacrifice, feelings. This is a definite must read from C. Lymari and I cannot wait for the second book, Cruel Crown, on 9/18.
This quote right here is everything. Savage Kingdom, book 1 of the Sekten duet, hurt my heart so much! Daphne and Gideon are both incapable of feeling love and compassion due to their upbringing and line of work. It is an accidental tragic love story when they meet and I'm really not even sure how to put what I feel into words after finishing it. Love, pain, revenge, angst, betrayal, sacrifice, feelings. This is a definite must read from C. Lymari and I cannot wait for the second book, Cruel Crown, on 9/18.
October 8, 2020
A felt that I was missing something most book, at 15% mark I actually went on Amazon to see if this was really the first book.
The time line, goes back and forward and important things were left unsaid/unexplained , I don't know if that was the author intention
Liked both MC but especially the H.
Maybe I will ready next book....
The time line, goes back and forward and important things were left unsaid/unexplained , I don't know if that was the author intention
Liked both MC but especially the H.
Maybe I will ready next book....
August 7, 2020
The Sekt does not forgive. The Sekt does not forget.
Do you want to party with the dark and depraved? Then dive in and meet The Sekt.
Daphne, that girl is so broken yet so strong at the same time. Instantly I felt a bond with her. She’s a woman living in a man’s world and needs to prove herself time and time again even though she’s probably stronger than the lot of them put together.
I’ve been waiting to read more about Gideon since Falcon’s Prey and that guy gutted me. He is so much more than meets the eye and his vulnerable moments killed me.
C.Lymari has written a deliciously dark and depraved story, filled with all of the action and twists and turns we’ve come to expect from her. I was on the edge of my seat throughout, reading holding my breath seeing if these two were going to kill each other or finally get together!
This book won’t be for everyone. It has very dark scenes that are necessary to the story and not just for shock factor. Please read the trigger warning before going in.
I am obsessed with this new wood and can’t wait for Cruel Crown.
Do you want to party with the dark and depraved? Then dive in and meet The Sekt.
Daphne, that girl is so broken yet so strong at the same time. Instantly I felt a bond with her. She’s a woman living in a man’s world and needs to prove herself time and time again even though she’s probably stronger than the lot of them put together.
I’ve been waiting to read more about Gideon since Falcon’s Prey and that guy gutted me. He is so much more than meets the eye and his vulnerable moments killed me.
C.Lymari has written a deliciously dark and depraved story, filled with all of the action and twists and turns we’ve come to expect from her. I was on the edge of my seat throughout, reading holding my breath seeing if these two were going to kill each other or finally get together!
This book won’t be for everyone. It has very dark scenes that are necessary to the story and not just for shock factor. Please read the trigger warning before going in.
I am obsessed with this new wood and can’t wait for Cruel Crown.
August 7, 2020
OMFG LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE C. Lymaris books she has to be one of my all time favorite authors I've read everyone of them multiple times and I sooooo can't wait to read more . Savage Kingdom is amazing I was hooked right from the start the blurb just made me want to read it ASAP . This is book one in the Sekten series it can be read as a standalone but I would recommend that you read Falcons Prey because side characters from that are the main characters in this one also you really don't want to miss out on the fabulousness that is Falcons Prey . I so wasn't expecting it to end the way it did it kind of made me want to pool my hair out and get to reading the next book in the series because it's a cliffy and I'm not a phone of those but as I said the author is extremely talented and it just make me want more of this series . If you are new to this author you need to get her books as soon as possible and get to binge reading .
August 10, 2020
Twisted Goodness
Whewwwwww!!!! Gideon and Daphne makes an interesting pair. There's so much that can be said about each character. Overall this was a pretty good story. Very intense and passionate. I loved how the story develop, talk about having me on the edge. The ending 😬😬😬 fantastic
Whewwwwww!!!! Gideon and Daphne makes an interesting pair. There's so much that can be said about each character. Overall this was a pretty good story. Very intense and passionate. I loved how the story develop, talk about having me on the edge. The ending 😬😬😬 fantastic
August 12, 2020
If you like dark romances then look no further than C. Lymari and the Sekten series books.
The Savage Kingdom is the first book in this series but you catch a glimpse at the characters in her book Falcon's Prey. The characters have depth and live in a world of depravity that most will never know. The author does include a warning at the beginning of the book for those that might not want to read it.
The storyline is a mixture of the main characters backstory and present time events that works well to build not only the relationship history between the characters but also the motives and situations that happened to create the environment/scene in which they are in currently. These characters have intense feelings and were made into who they are from horrific childhoods. Both are deadly, deceitful and don't believe in things such as kindness without ulterior motives.
This story does end on a cliffhanger that leaves you desperate for more. Waiting for the next book is going to be a battle against desperate anticipation and the need for answers.
The Savage Kingdom is the first book in this series but you catch a glimpse at the characters in her book Falcon's Prey. The characters have depth and live in a world of depravity that most will never know. The author does include a warning at the beginning of the book for those that might not want to read it.
The storyline is a mixture of the main characters backstory and present time events that works well to build not only the relationship history between the characters but also the motives and situations that happened to create the environment/scene in which they are in currently. These characters have intense feelings and were made into who they are from horrific childhoods. Both are deadly, deceitful and don't believe in things such as kindness without ulterior motives.
This story does end on a cliffhanger that leaves you desperate for more. Waiting for the next book is going to be a battle against desperate anticipation and the need for answers.
June 24, 2020
Sekten book 1 coming August 7th
you can preorder this today
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July 30, 2020
Wow i had no idea what to expect from this book, but it blew every expectation i had out of the water. Daphne is involved in a dark cruel society called the Sekten. The Sekten are complex, secretive and deadly and have veered from their original purpose under the rule of Damian. Daphne is secretly looking for revenge but to get that she must face her ex lover Gideon. Gideon is dark, intelligent and possessive when it comes to Daphne as they share a past and this first book leaves the reader wondering if they will ever share a future. The book does time jump by starting in the present and then jumping backwards to Gideon and Daphne's first meeting. It makes sense as the book goes on and there isn't a lot of confusion by going back and forth. I thought the plot was unique and gave me enough revelations to be satisfied will still wanting more from the next book. Both characters have dark pasts and you can easily cheer for them. There's several detailed steamy scenes but also doesn't take away from the plot. Most of all I loved the tension between the two characters, the passionate love and the devastating betrayals. I cannot wait for book 2!
August 26, 2020
This book was excellent. The story was unique. There was so much action throughout as well.
Daphne and Giddeon are from two similar but different worlds. They meet during one of Giddeon's missions. They each have a strong loyalty to their own countries and own missions. Despite their pull to each other and the way they feel, they are deceitful and betray each other time and time again.
They met a few years ago. Daphne was sold at a young age. She is part of the Sekt as her family are founding members. Giddeon is on a mission to take out the man that has bought her and calls her sometimes to be there at his home. Giddeon finds her and saves her that day.
They work together not fully trusting each other to take down a club. Then they run but he betrays her.
They run into each other every once in a while on different missions. They continue to feel that pull to each other and that deep love. When they do meet up, they have some very steamy sex. Each time they betray each other, it seems a little worse.
Do not mistake this for a love story because it's not. Yes, they love each other yes they hook up but they are not together. They can't be together. Daphne's loyalty and commitment is to her country and her revenge only. She has no room for love and relationships. Giddeon originally felt that way but now seems to be trying anything to get his Petal.
There is sex clubs, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse, murder, cults, and lots of violence in this book.
Can't wait for book 2 to see what happens.
Daphne and Giddeon are from two similar but different worlds. They meet during one of Giddeon's missions. They each have a strong loyalty to their own countries and own missions. Despite their pull to each other and the way they feel, they are deceitful and betray each other time and time again.
They met a few years ago. Daphne was sold at a young age. She is part of the Sekt as her family are founding members. Giddeon is on a mission to take out the man that has bought her and calls her sometimes to be there at his home. Giddeon finds her and saves her that day.
They work together not fully trusting each other to take down a club. Then they run but he betrays her.
They run into each other every once in a while on different missions. They continue to feel that pull to each other and that deep love. When they do meet up, they have some very steamy sex. Each time they betray each other, it seems a little worse.
Do not mistake this for a love story because it's not. Yes, they love each other yes they hook up but they are not together. They can't be together. Daphne's loyalty and commitment is to her country and her revenge only. She has no room for love and relationships. Giddeon originally felt that way but now seems to be trying anything to get his Petal.
There is sex clubs, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse, murder, cults, and lots of violence in this book.
Can't wait for book 2 to see what happens.
July 28, 2020
Savage Kingdom by C. Lymari 5 stars
I’m a lover of dark and twisted and this book hits all the bullets. Daphne and Gideon are complete opposites. The book is slightly confusing in the beginning but when it comes together it grabs you and you can’t stop reading it. There are definitely some triggers but if you like your books on the dark side I would 100 percent recommend this book. The humane side of Daphne is beaten out of her from a very early age. She doesn’t feel emotions, she’s ruthless and deadly. She meets her match in Gideon. As these two progress through the book a little of the ice melts and things heat up. I could not put this book down.-Carolyn for Book Haven Book Blog
I’m a lover of dark and twisted and this book hits all the bullets. Daphne and Gideon are complete opposites. The book is slightly confusing in the beginning but when it comes together it grabs you and you can’t stop reading it. There are definitely some triggers but if you like your books on the dark side I would 100 percent recommend this book. The humane side of Daphne is beaten out of her from a very early age. She doesn’t feel emotions, she’s ruthless and deadly. She meets her match in Gideon. As these two progress through the book a little of the ice melts and things heat up. I could not put this book down.-Carolyn for Book Haven Book Blog
July 26, 2020
Dark, suspenseful. Full of secrets, lies, and enough steam to create it's own sauna. Gideon and Daphne are both monsters with secrets. But can they get past all of their mistrust and personal goals to trust each other and feed that burning within them both?
I cannot wait for the next book! This one definitely left me wanting more. The darkness may not be for everyone but it definitely hides a raging inferno of sexual tension between these two.
I cannot wait for the next book! This one definitely left me wanting more. The darkness may not be for everyone but it definitely hides a raging inferno of sexual tension between these two.
August 7, 2020
Holy Sh?t! .WoW!
Savage Kingdom took me by surprise! This is completely different phase and story to tell.
It’s dark...
It’s scrummy...
It’s heart stopping
It’s witty
Every turn.... The Twist...every move is like the dance of Tango!
It’s Hot
It’s super Hot
Oh Gideon ... you are one beast!
But
Daphne oh my lady.... you are badass! Smart. I sure hope you know what you are doing!
Savage Kingdom is a must read! It’s more than I expected... it’s so much.
Ruthless. Unpredictable. Addictive.
Savage Kingdom took me by surprise! This is completely different phase and story to tell.
It’s dark...
It’s scrummy...
It’s heart stopping
It’s witty
Every turn.... The Twist...every move is like the dance of Tango!
It’s Hot
It’s super Hot
Oh Gideon ... you are one beast!
But
Daphne oh my lady.... you are badass! Smart. I sure hope you know what you are doing!
Savage Kingdom is a must read! It’s more than I expected... it’s so much.
Ruthless. Unpredictable. Addictive.
October 21, 2020
Partendo dal fatto che non ho capito un acca di niente, non mi è piaciuto come è stata strutturata la storia. Si comincia con una parte al presente, andando poi nel passato e da lì comincia il buio per me perchè non ho capito niente. Poi si torna di nuovo al presente. E ancora, boh. Anche di questa fantomatica setta, Sekt, si capisce na mazza.
Gideon e Daphne non si capisce bene chi sono e cosa fanno, ho solamente capito che lei nel presente è una boss molto potente ma nel passato era una schiava (??!€&@€) – ma non ne sono sicura al 100%. Ci ho messo ben 9 giorni a terminarlo nonostante fossero circa 170 pagine, da lì si capisce l'interesse per un lettore nel concludere la lettura.
Molto dispiaciuta perchè mi è stato consigliato da un autrice da me molto amata. Peccato.
Gideon e Daphne non si capisce bene chi sono e cosa fanno, ho solamente capito che lei nel presente è una boss molto potente ma nel passato era una schiava (??!€&@€) – ma non ne sono sicura al 100%. Ci ho messo ben 9 giorni a terminarlo nonostante fossero circa 170 pagine, da lì si capisce l'interesse per un lettore nel concludere la lettura.
Molto dispiaciuta perchè mi è stato consigliato da un autrice da me molto amata. Peccato.
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