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Heirs of Havoc #2
Bitter Prince
Loving the bitter prince will only lead to your bitter end…
We’re always taught that the right choices, are the easy choices.
But that’s a lie.
Because with enough money, and enough power, right and wrong can be easily manipulated. Altered. Changed.
And the Carlisle’s have done just that for years.
They think they’re invincible—but they’re wrong.
And I’m gonna prove it.
Beneath their impeccable exterior lie dark secrets waiting to be discovered. Secrets powerful enough to bring their whole family down. And I’m going to expose them.
I know they deserve what’s coming.
They really do.
But why then do I feel these flashes of guilt?
It’s because of him.
Jude is done with me—he’s made that very clear—but that hasn’t stopped the bitter prince and his fiancée from torturing me at every turn. And it doesn’t help that we’re seemingly forced into each other’s company more now than ever.
We aren’t meant to be. I know that now.
But I also know I can’t deny this fierce forbidden heat that burns between us at every encounter.
I thought I knew what I wanted. Knew what I needed.
But Jude is like a drug I can’t quit, and if I don’t free myself from this addiction, it’s going to destroy me…
This is a dark bully romance intended for readers 18+. This book contains dark themes, including abuse, violence and sexual relationships that some readers might be uncomfortable with.
We’re always taught that the right choices, are the easy choices.
But that’s a lie.
Because with enough money, and enough power, right and wrong can be easily manipulated. Altered. Changed.
And the Carlisle’s have done just that for years.
They think they’re invincible—but they’re wrong.
And I’m gonna prove it.
Beneath their impeccable exterior lie dark secrets waiting to be discovered. Secrets powerful enough to bring their whole family down. And I’m going to expose them.
I know they deserve what’s coming.
They really do.
But why then do I feel these flashes of guilt?
It’s because of him.
Jude is done with me—he’s made that very clear—but that hasn’t stopped the bitter prince and his fiancée from torturing me at every turn. And it doesn’t help that we’re seemingly forced into each other’s company more now than ever.
We aren’t meant to be. I know that now.
But I also know I can’t deny this fierce forbidden heat that burns between us at every encounter.
I thought I knew what I wanted. Knew what I needed.
But Jude is like a drug I can’t quit, and if I don’t free myself from this addiction, it’s going to destroy me…
This is a dark bully romance intended for readers 18+. This book contains dark themes, including abuse, violence and sexual relationships that some readers might be uncomfortable with.
- GenresDark Romance
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2020
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August 4, 2020
So Margeaux is doing pretty well for most of this book. She’s got Jude under her thumb, she’s organising a wedding, she has an outlet for her vindictiveness in ensuring that Brooklyn cannot escape, and she finally gets the opportunity to truly alpha it over Jude’s twin sister Lila. That bitch may be prettier and smarter, but Margeaux is still winning, and Mother Carlisle likes her better than her own children.
Of course, while Jude doesn’t want to actually do anything to solve his own problems, he doesn’t want to marry a clone of his mother. It’s a shame, really because Margeaux totally had his number. He needs a strong woman to tell him what to do, and his occasional rebellions add some spicy fun to a relationship.
Theoretically, I am sympathetic to Jude, Lila and Margeaux because they are victims of family abuse and violence, and it makes sense that they feel trapped. Theoretically I’m less sympathetic towards Margeaux, because she’s more enabling of the evil parent, whereas Jude and Lila are simply trying to survive.
Evil parents. This story is essentially about how you can only become an adult by killing them off (no one dies yet). It’s a bonus if you can expose their wickedness to the public and then conveniently get all their money. It’s unhealthy and not altogether satisfying because while it means no one’s getting locked in the basement, no one’s learning to manage in an imperfect world.
But within the context of their world, Margeaux is doing what she can to get some freedom, where as Jude looks at her compromise and simply says he wants none of it. He wants either complete happiness or destruction. And she’s the villain? Rude.
I mean sure, I don’t love her. This isn’t me launching a justice campaign for Margeaux and her ilk. But probably the one thing I am appreciating about the writing is that we’re given the opportunity to understand her position.
At a late~ish stage in the book Brooklyn, Jude and Lila have an incidental conversation and discover a ridiculously contrived plot point and bing bang bong, things are looking up and the story trails off into nothingness.
There’s another book. Probably with comeuppance for the remaining evil characters. The world is a terrible place, which means there may also be plans to give Lila a romance. How awful.
Oh, and this book is still actually mostly about Brooklyn? She’s there too and has red hair.
Of course, while Jude doesn’t want to actually do anything to solve his own problems, he doesn’t want to marry a clone of his mother. It’s a shame, really because Margeaux totally had his number. He needs a strong woman to tell him what to do, and his occasional rebellions add some spicy fun to a relationship.
Theoretically, I am sympathetic to Jude, Lila and Margeaux because they are victims of family abuse and violence, and it makes sense that they feel trapped. Theoretically I’m less sympathetic towards Margeaux, because she’s more enabling of the evil parent, whereas Jude and Lila are simply trying to survive.
Evil parents. This story is essentially about how you can only become an adult by killing them off (no one dies yet). It’s a bonus if you can expose their wickedness to the public and then conveniently get all their money. It’s unhealthy and not altogether satisfying because while it means no one’s getting locked in the basement, no one’s learning to manage in an imperfect world.
But within the context of their world, Margeaux is doing what she can to get some freedom, where as Jude looks at her compromise and simply says he wants none of it. He wants either complete happiness or destruction. And she’s the villain? Rude.
I mean sure, I don’t love her. This isn’t me launching a justice campaign for Margeaux and her ilk. But probably the one thing I am appreciating about the writing is that we’re given the opportunity to understand her position.
At a late~ish stage in the book Brooklyn, Jude and Lila have an incidental conversation and discover a ridiculously contrived plot point and bing bang bong, things are looking up and the story trails off into nothingness.
There’s another book. Probably with comeuppance for the remaining evil characters. The world is a terrible place, which means there may also be plans to give Lila a romance. How awful.
Oh, and this book is still actually mostly about Brooklyn? She’s there too and has red hair.
August 7, 2020
I really wanted to like this boo and I did read it trough, but the story just didn't hold up. So this is the second installment in the series. I jumped right into it as soon as I finished the first book. However, it was not what I expected.
Warning: there might be some spoilers
I was terribly disappointed in Brooklyn's character she went from being a feisty tough girl to being a pushover. Seriously, every one treated her like crap and she just took it. Also, there was no development that made me believe that Jude and Brooklyn fell in love. One day they are fighting and the next they are declaring their love for one another. Not believable as Jude treated her badly and flaunted his relationship with his fiancee in her face.
What happened to Brooklyn wanting to bring down the Carlisle family? Nothing, absolutely nothing happened. She became their meek humble servant. It was aggravating!
The whole thing with the Congresswoman (I don't think she's even given a name) was resolved way to easily. Seriously all they had on her was a bunch of loosely pieced "evidence".
Finally, not a fan of multiple points of view. If it's done for one or two chapters and adds to the story then fine. But this went overboard! I didn't need Margoux's POV regarding wedding planning. Just no! I'm not sure where the author was trying to go with this but it almost seemed like filler. Additionally, I would have liked for Lila to get her own story. I mean might as well since we get to see her POV too.
As I said I would have liked to give this book more stars but the story fell flat.
Warning: there might be some spoilers
I was terribly disappointed in Brooklyn's character she went from being a feisty tough girl to being a pushover. Seriously, every one treated her like crap and she just took it. Also, there was no development that made me believe that Jude and Brooklyn fell in love. One day they are fighting and the next they are declaring their love for one another. Not believable as Jude treated her badly and flaunted his relationship with his fiancee in her face.
What happened to Brooklyn wanting to bring down the Carlisle family? Nothing, absolutely nothing happened. She became their meek humble servant. It was aggravating!
The whole thing with the Congresswoman (I don't think she's even given a name) was resolved way to easily. Seriously all they had on her was a bunch of loosely pieced "evidence".
Finally, not a fan of multiple points of view. If it's done for one or two chapters and adds to the story then fine. But this went overboard! I didn't need Margoux's POV regarding wedding planning. Just no! I'm not sure where the author was trying to go with this but it almost seemed like filler. Additionally, I would have liked for Lila to get her own story. I mean might as well since we get to see her POV too.
As I said I would have liked to give this book more stars but the story fell flat.
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August 20, 2020
Jude, Brooklyn and Lila’s confrontation with Congresswoman Carlisle
First of all!....Are we getting another book.? Because that ending was NOT satisfying enough.
So many loose ends!
What the bleep happens?
What happens with Margeaux?
Do we find out if Mrs Carlisle gets convicted?
Do we find out how Jude and Brooklyn live their lives?
And what about Lila??? ....There a story there, with that development towards the end, and I want more!
A welcome relief that there was a (cough) resolution to Jude’s predicament with Margeaux but it seemed a little rushed.
Plus, Margeaux is bat s**t crazy and I want to see how she’s going to get her revenge.
Overall, the plot was leading to its obvious conclusion with a (kinda) HEA but, so much STILL needing resolved.
First of all!....Are we getting another book.? Because that ending was NOT satisfying enough.
So many loose ends!
What the bleep happens?
What happens with Margeaux?
Do we find out if Mrs Carlisle gets convicted?
Do we find out how Jude and Brooklyn live their lives?
And what about Lila??? ....There a story there, with that development towards the end, and I want more!
A welcome relief that there was a (cough) resolution to Jude’s predicament with Margeaux but it seemed a little rushed.
Plus, Margeaux is bat s**t crazy and I want to see how she’s going to get her revenge.
Overall, the plot was leading to its obvious conclusion with a (kinda) HEA but, so much STILL needing resolved.
March 7, 2021
This book was so plain, nothing major or surprising!
Brooklin just changes completely! Jude and Lila were more of the same, but now totally believing Brook and I don’t know... just didn’t surprise me at all, you know?
Brooklin just changes completely! Jude and Lila were more of the same, but now totally believing Brook and I don’t know... just didn’t surprise me at all, you know?
March 18, 2021
Bitter Prince
I enjoyed reading this. However I feel like a lot was left unfinished. I hope it gets answered in the final book. I am glad to see Jude finally stand up for himself , Brooklyn not become broken. She's a lot stronger than I gave her credit for.
I enjoyed reading this. However I feel like a lot was left unfinished. I hope it gets answered in the final book. I am glad to see Jude finally stand up for himself , Brooklyn not become broken. She's a lot stronger than I gave her credit for.
August 12, 2020
Schemes are afoot.
The characters are entertaining and the story keeps you guessing. I wasn’t able to connect with them though. It didn’t feel completely authentic but it was fun.
The characters are entertaining and the story keeps you guessing. I wasn’t able to connect with them though. It didn’t feel completely authentic but it was fun.
August 16, 2020
Great Book
Is there going to be more? The ending was a cliffhanger. If not I'm disappointed. I want to know what happens now
Is there going to be more? The ending was a cliffhanger. If not I'm disappointed. I want to know what happens now
September 8, 2020
Loved it
This book was well written 1st and 2nd part. I was really suprised by how nicE Lila his twin was!!!
This book was well written 1st and 2nd part. I was really suprised by how nicE Lila his twin was!!!
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January 29, 2025Jude was quite passive for a male lead.
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