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The Rule of Three #1
The Seraph
A spin-off of the Bloods Passion Saga.
The first installment—The Seraph.
Cast out of paradise for manipulating the human heart, Sylas Diya—the Seraph of love and desire would seek his expiation among those he influenced to his will. Given no other choice, he would do that which was forbidden to earn his rightful place back into the bosom of the Rule of Three—through human desire.
That was until he saw her—Anaya Myers. A lonely loveless college student who sought no companionship from any man who’d beckon. Sylas saw in her the ultimate challenge. He would influence her, manipulate her, and use her for his own ends. He would cast aside his own heart to free hers. Success meant rejoining the Rule of Three in his eyes. But the passion he’d developed for her may prove to be his own undoing.
The rules were not set, and his reality was not what it seemed. He would choose to walk this path, nonetheless—for her sake and his own.
Includes
Book 1: The Seraph’s Fate
Book 2: Descension
Book 3: Desires Freed
The first installment—The Seraph.
Cast out of paradise for manipulating the human heart, Sylas Diya—the Seraph of love and desire would seek his expiation among those he influenced to his will. Given no other choice, he would do that which was forbidden to earn his rightful place back into the bosom of the Rule of Three—through human desire.
That was until he saw her—Anaya Myers. A lonely loveless college student who sought no companionship from any man who’d beckon. Sylas saw in her the ultimate challenge. He would influence her, manipulate her, and use her for his own ends. He would cast aside his own heart to free hers. Success meant rejoining the Rule of Three in his eyes. But the passion he’d developed for her may prove to be his own undoing.
The rules were not set, and his reality was not what it seemed. He would choose to walk this path, nonetheless—for her sake and his own.
Includes
Book 1: The Seraph’s Fate
Book 2: Descension
Book 3: Desires Freed
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First published June 1, 2019
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Adom Sample
27 books121 followersAdom Sample is an independent author who writes romance, erotic, and paranormal novels. Storytelling is his passion and he lives to give others ideas and inspire stories to push the limits of creative storytelling.
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June 28, 2019
The 👼Meddler💞
A fallen 👼angel gets his power by meddling in The Love💕 lives of mortal women. In most cases it's lack of a love💘 life that draws him to women who have been hurt💔 and are closed off to ever loving💞 again.
When he finds Anaya💃💔, he woos her in her dreams, trying to get her to submit to him, so he can gain power from her soul. Her heart💔 is so damaged, she refuses him.
ARC Received from Hidden 💎Gems.
I also got the book from KU.
This Adult Novella ends in a cliffhanger. Somehow, I don't see the Seraph👼 giving up on Anaya💃💔.......
A fallen 👼angel gets his power by meddling in The Love💕 lives of mortal women. In most cases it's lack of a love💘 life that draws him to women who have been hurt💔 and are closed off to ever loving💞 again.
When he finds Anaya💃💔, he woos her in her dreams, trying to get her to submit to him, so he can gain power from her soul. Her heart💔 is so damaged, she refuses him.
ARC Received from Hidden 💎Gems.
I also got the book from KU.
This Adult Novella ends in a cliffhanger. Somehow, I don't see the Seraph👼 giving up on Anaya💃💔.......
May 8, 2021
So this is the first book in his Rule of Three series and it’s very good! Once you pick this up everything else will be forgotten as the drama and mystery suck you into this intriguing story. The storyline is different, the characters relatable and I can’t wait to see where the next book takes us.
April 30, 2019
Anaya is a grad student looking to get her PhD in Psychology. Her roommate is going to college to become a lawyer. Both are single and not looking for a relationship. Anaya keeps having weird dreams about a male with glowing gold-grey eyes, a golden light in a dreamscape realm. Sylas is a Seraph who committed a grave sin by interfering with the free will of mankind. He was cast out of Paradise~ Now, Anaya is his redemption! He must convince her to give him permission to do what needs to be done to earn his way back! He comes to her in human form but that was ruined by another. Now, he must fade until next time they meet! What needs to be done? Why her? Why is it she can resist his powers? This is a fast-paced read that will leave you with more questions than answers! This is a new journey for Sylas and Anaya! Will she say yes and help him overcome the curse? Those answers will have to wait until the next book in the series! I am awaiting the next book in anticipation for the continuation of their journey and to discover these answers! I received this book for free and am leaving a voluntary review.
April 8, 2021
The Seraph by Adom Sample is a boxset containing all three of the books in the series!!!
The Seraph’s Fate had me hooked on page one and never released me!!!! This story was absolutely stunning in its delivery and completely engrossing! There was no way to put it down until I was finished!! It follows the paths of Anaya, a doctoral student and Sylas, a Seraph who was cast from paradise and is doomed to wander the world until such time as the curse is lifted. Adom’s writing is phenomenal, sensual, and mesmerizing.
Next is, Descension, the continuing story of Sylas, a Seraph who has fallen in love with a human, Anaya breaking the laws of the three. He is told to leave her and refuses….as does she. He is forced to atone in another dimension, while she stays and pines for him. But, there Chaos has a hand in things and gives them each an offer….an enticing offer….what will they do? Will they ever be together again? Will the dangers overcome them? A monstrously good read!!! Nonstop action, suspense, danger, and sizzling heat bring this story to life and keeps enthralling its readers!!!!
Finally, Desires Freed by Adom Sample is the third book in the Rule of Three series. I loved the first two….this one was a bit of a departure for me. Anaya and Sylas have escaped to his world, so that they can remain together. They love each other so deeply. But, Chaos has other plans for them….It took me awhile to get into this particular book, but once I did, it was a great story!
I voluntarily received an Advance Reader Copy of this book for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Seraph’s Fate had me hooked on page one and never released me!!!! This story was absolutely stunning in its delivery and completely engrossing! There was no way to put it down until I was finished!! It follows the paths of Anaya, a doctoral student and Sylas, a Seraph who was cast from paradise and is doomed to wander the world until such time as the curse is lifted. Adom’s writing is phenomenal, sensual, and mesmerizing.
Next is, Descension, the continuing story of Sylas, a Seraph who has fallen in love with a human, Anaya breaking the laws of the three. He is told to leave her and refuses….as does she. He is forced to atone in another dimension, while she stays and pines for him. But, there Chaos has a hand in things and gives them each an offer….an enticing offer….what will they do? Will they ever be together again? Will the dangers overcome them? A monstrously good read!!! Nonstop action, suspense, danger, and sizzling heat bring this story to life and keeps enthralling its readers!!!!
Finally, Desires Freed by Adom Sample is the third book in the Rule of Three series. I loved the first two….this one was a bit of a departure for me. Anaya and Sylas have escaped to his world, so that they can remain together. They love each other so deeply. But, Chaos has other plans for them….It took me awhile to get into this particular book, but once I did, it was a great story!
I voluntarily received an Advance Reader Copy of this book for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 20, 2019
Anaya was in dreamland he came to her every night he told her never to go any further and Anaya didn’t until now but she hit an invisible wall and she smashed it it was like glass and it cut her arms, Anaya saw the man there and it scared her so she ran but he grabbed her legs then they floated in the sky. Suddenly Anaya was naked the man was trying to seduce her but she said no and the man told Anaya that she will succumb to him like everyone does then she was woken up by her roommate. Sylas is a Seraphim he fed on people’s sexual appetites and he got into this man’s head to pick up this woman from the coffee shop and take her home, Sylas was going into this woman’s dreams every night so he knew what she wanted. Now this couple has joined Sylas the Seraph of love and desire will be powerful again but the only one who has been able to resist him is Anaya Myers and she will be his one day he just has to find her weakness. Wow what a steamy story I loved it and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
July 19, 2019
Seraph’s Fate is an enthralling book that had me hooked from the first page until the end. The storyline is well-written, imaginative, and mesmerizing. The plot is fast-paced and captures your attention from start to finish. Anaya and Sylas are both superbly crafted characters with a lot of depth and whose story you won't be able to help yourself from becoming wholly invested in. The love scenes are well done and perfectly suited to the characters. I can't wait to read more of the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2019
I loved this, and I’m so excited to read the rest of the series. I’m obsessed with the characters, they were written beautifully. The story is hauntingly lovely.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2019
Fantastic, thrilling and captivating throughout. Storyline was super and kept you gripped and the characters were very well thought of. I recieved a free copy and this is my honest review
July 21, 2019
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. I had a hard time reading this story, until I persisted and got to the middle of chapter two. Once I got through the first few chapters I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2021
Quite an enjoyable read. Although some wording I personally wouldn't use as I felt it didn't do the story any justice.
March 26, 2021
The Seraph
This is where it all starts from Adom Sample’s very vivid and extraordinary imagination~ The first three books in a saga will blow you away. These are not ordinary repetitive stories like everyone else has. These books are well written, thought out, and executed to capture and hold your attention and feelings. You will hate the cliffhanger’s but at the same time make you want the next installment NOW~
The Seraph’s Fate
Anaya is a grad student looking to get her Ph.D. in Psychology. Her roommate is going to college to become a lawyer. Both are single and not looking for a relationship. Anaya keeps having weird dreams about a male with glowing gold-grey eyes, a golden light in a dreamscape realm. Sylas is a Seraph who committed a grave sin by interfering with the free will of mankind. He was cast out of Paradise~ Now, Anaya is his redemption! He must convince her to give him permission to do what needs to be done to earn his way back! He comes to her in human form but that was ruined by another. Now, he must fade until the next time they meet! What needs to be done? Why her? Why is it she can resist his powers? This is a fast-paced read that will leave you with more questions than answers! This is a new journey for Sylas and Anaya! Will she say yes and help him overcome the curse?
Descension
We are back five years later after the first book left off in Anaya's life. The Seraph left her at the end of the first book. She has not been the same, just a shell. She is receiving her doctorate in psychology. Her friends Andrew and Elizbeth married and had a son. Her other friend hooked up with the guy she met at the club in book one and are still together. Finally, the Seraph comes back to Anaya...only for the two of them to break all the rules! His two partners that rule over all send him to another Earth for his punishment. Anaya tried to start a new life...she just cannot function without him their love is so deep! Enter what is known as Chaos and he offers her a deal she cannot refuse! Anaya will stop at nothing to find her true love and mate! She will bargain with the devil to do it! But, once she discovers him what will happen next? Will his co-rulers, the Vampyre and Human come to split them apart again? What strange worlds will she enter? New powers come over her...what are they? Will they ever have a chance to stay together? What is the Seraph giving up to be with her? This second installment has a lot of STEAMY scenes! It is an incredible journey in the next chapter of their forbidden love story!
Desires Freed
Anaya and Sylas are in his world now and further explore their love and passion for one another. While there, she meets many beings; these beings share one soul amongst two people. The place is beautiful and can change with just a thought. Their love knows no bounds and the Vampyre and Human are out to get Sylas to rejoin them. The worlds are starting to fall into disorder, war, and deaths because everything is out of sync. Apep will be back to collect on his debt from Anaya. Only one person truly understands what is going on and has for a thousand years; Sylas. He knows what had and will have to be done to fulfill the Omni’s wishes. What will happen? Will Anaya and him separate? Will they stay together? Can they save all the Earth’s? The people? Will Sylas rejoin the Vampyre and Human? This is a very poignant and epic love story!! Those of you who read the Blood Passion Saga will finally understand where it got its start!
This is where it all starts from Adom Sample’s very vivid and extraordinary imagination~ The first three books in a saga will blow you away. These are not ordinary repetitive stories like everyone else has. These books are well written, thought out, and executed to capture and hold your attention and feelings. You will hate the cliffhanger’s but at the same time make you want the next installment NOW~
The Seraph’s Fate
Anaya is a grad student looking to get her Ph.D. in Psychology. Her roommate is going to college to become a lawyer. Both are single and not looking for a relationship. Anaya keeps having weird dreams about a male with glowing gold-grey eyes, a golden light in a dreamscape realm. Sylas is a Seraph who committed a grave sin by interfering with the free will of mankind. He was cast out of Paradise~ Now, Anaya is his redemption! He must convince her to give him permission to do what needs to be done to earn his way back! He comes to her in human form but that was ruined by another. Now, he must fade until the next time they meet! What needs to be done? Why her? Why is it she can resist his powers? This is a fast-paced read that will leave you with more questions than answers! This is a new journey for Sylas and Anaya! Will she say yes and help him overcome the curse?
Descension
We are back five years later after the first book left off in Anaya's life. The Seraph left her at the end of the first book. She has not been the same, just a shell. She is receiving her doctorate in psychology. Her friends Andrew and Elizbeth married and had a son. Her other friend hooked up with the guy she met at the club in book one and are still together. Finally, the Seraph comes back to Anaya...only for the two of them to break all the rules! His two partners that rule over all send him to another Earth for his punishment. Anaya tried to start a new life...she just cannot function without him their love is so deep! Enter what is known as Chaos and he offers her a deal she cannot refuse! Anaya will stop at nothing to find her true love and mate! She will bargain with the devil to do it! But, once she discovers him what will happen next? Will his co-rulers, the Vampyre and Human come to split them apart again? What strange worlds will she enter? New powers come over her...what are they? Will they ever have a chance to stay together? What is the Seraph giving up to be with her? This second installment has a lot of STEAMY scenes! It is an incredible journey in the next chapter of their forbidden love story!
Desires Freed
Anaya and Sylas are in his world now and further explore their love and passion for one another. While there, she meets many beings; these beings share one soul amongst two people. The place is beautiful and can change with just a thought. Their love knows no bounds and the Vampyre and Human are out to get Sylas to rejoin them. The worlds are starting to fall into disorder, war, and deaths because everything is out of sync. Apep will be back to collect on his debt from Anaya. Only one person truly understands what is going on and has for a thousand years; Sylas. He knows what had and will have to be done to fulfill the Omni’s wishes. What will happen? Will Anaya and him separate? Will they stay together? Can they save all the Earth’s? The people? Will Sylas rejoin the Vampyre and Human? This is a very poignant and epic love story!! Those of you who read the Blood Passion Saga will finally understand where it got its start!
April 7, 2021
The Seraph’s Fate by Adom Sample is the first book in his Rule of Three series, and when you start this book you’re not going to want to put it down. The author weaves an air of mystery with the beginning of this book, but it’s not long before things get steamy, dramatic and left me wanting more.
The Seraph’s Fate is the first book that I have read by this author but I’m willing to bet that it won’t be the last. While this book is a spin-off from a previous series, I’d venture to guess that it’s not necessary for you to have read the other series to fully enjoy this book. My curiosity is piqued as to what fully lead to Sylas’s expulsion from paradise, but I was able to enjoy this book without having all the details right now.
The storyline intrigued me and pulled me in and I enjoyed the variety of characters that the author introduces me to. I, in a way, viewed Sylas as a “cupid” seraph. LOL! You’ll understand once you read it, since he matches individuals up. But he’s not doing it to be benevolent. Sylas has his own agenda and he needs the lust and emotions they give off to give him the power he needs to re-enter paradise. It seems that he’s found a bit of a challenge in Anaya though.
Since the author has a character moving things along between other characters, things move pretty quickly. So for readers looking for that romance stage of wining and dining…you’re going to be disappointed. I’m an avid reader of paranormal romance so didn’t really have a problem with the pace of how things go.
The end of this book really had me on the edge of my seat and how this book stops has me begging for more. I can’t wait to read what happens next, and I’m eager for more delicious steamy scenes. I’m choosing to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It definitely wasn’t what I was expecting and I look forward to more!
The Seraph’s Fate is the first book that I have read by this author but I’m willing to bet that it won’t be the last. While this book is a spin-off from a previous series, I’d venture to guess that it’s not necessary for you to have read the other series to fully enjoy this book. My curiosity is piqued as to what fully lead to Sylas’s expulsion from paradise, but I was able to enjoy this book without having all the details right now.
The storyline intrigued me and pulled me in and I enjoyed the variety of characters that the author introduces me to. I, in a way, viewed Sylas as a “cupid” seraph. LOL! You’ll understand once you read it, since he matches individuals up. But he’s not doing it to be benevolent. Sylas has his own agenda and he needs the lust and emotions they give off to give him the power he needs to re-enter paradise. It seems that he’s found a bit of a challenge in Anaya though.
Since the author has a character moving things along between other characters, things move pretty quickly. So for readers looking for that romance stage of wining and dining…you’re going to be disappointed. I’m an avid reader of paranormal romance so didn’t really have a problem with the pace of how things go.
The end of this book really had me on the edge of my seat and how this book stops has me begging for more. I can’t wait to read what happens next, and I’m eager for more delicious steamy scenes. I’m choosing to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It definitely wasn’t what I was expecting and I look forward to more!
April 22, 2021
I did recieve a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was difficult to read. I think the plot was an interesting idea, but most elements got introduced with no background information. It felt as if things were never explained, and I had so many questions about things I didn't understand. I know not everyone reads this genre for the story, but I have a hard time getting immersed in the story if the world building is poor. I also want to add that there were a few instances of non consent in this series. In book 1 the Seraph uses his powers of love and desire to coerce two people to have sex, and unprotected sex at that. There is also a character early on who is very offensive and harasses women. In the second book there is a scene where a character is sexually harassed and r*** is attempted. I know these issues can be triggering and highly sensitive for some, so I wanted to mention them. I'm not sure that I will read the rest of the series. This book was confusing, strange, and not written very well which doesn't entice me to read more from the author.
August 9, 2021
DNF at 57%
What did I just read?? I actually listened to the audio from the author's YT channel. There is background music during the narration which makes it quite a hypnotic and trippy experience. By the second book I decided I did not like the narration style but got used to the music.
There are paranormal and fantasy elements with beings that resemble vampires, angels, seraphim, and humans all within ten parallel dimensions where each one has a planet similar to Earth. I have to say the author does not lack imagination and has done a great job transferring that on paper with his descriptions of places and ecstatic emotions. However, for some reason I could not really connect to the story and I was overwhelmed by the amount of lust, obsession and erotic scenes. I felt it was too much, I could not justify it to get where the author wanted to take me, and the overarching story was lost on me. I don't know which sub-genre these books fall into (it is not romance or just fantasy), and I am sure some readers will love this story but it is not my cup of tea.
What did I just read?? I actually listened to the audio from the author's YT channel. There is background music during the narration which makes it quite a hypnotic and trippy experience. By the second book I decided I did not like the narration style but got used to the music.
There are paranormal and fantasy elements with beings that resemble vampires, angels, seraphim, and humans all within ten parallel dimensions where each one has a planet similar to Earth. I have to say the author does not lack imagination and has done a great job transferring that on paper with his descriptions of places and ecstatic emotions. However, for some reason I could not really connect to the story and I was overwhelmed by the amount of lust, obsession and erotic scenes. I felt it was too much, I could not justify it to get where the author wanted to take me, and the overarching story was lost on me. I don't know which sub-genre these books fall into (it is not romance or just fantasy), and I am sure some readers will love this story but it is not my cup of tea.
April 8, 2021
I finished the first book and got about 1/3 if the way done with book 2 and I just can not finish this series. I don't understand why the main character is so in love with the Seraphim. They have hardly had any interaction and she's ready to give up her life for this thing! I just don't get it. At least give them more interactions.
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September 29, 2019
The Seraph's Fate (The Rule of Three Book 1)
This was a good book how ever I do wish the author had done more to make it more interesting.I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
This was a good book how ever I do wish the author had done more to make it more interesting.I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
March 28, 2020
I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced and flowed nicely. The turn of events were done beautifully and the ending was terrific!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2021
UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE!!!
Rough and tumble! All the frills, spills, chills and thrills come together in this fascinating storyline and gripping plot for one wild ride. Dealing with all the trials and tribulations, ups and downs, propel this baby to life skillfully. Scenes, characters, location and details are so realistic I had no trouble interpreting each scenario as they play out right before my eyes. Twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few bumps and bruises bring this baby together flawlessly. Awesome job Atom, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Rough and tumble! All the frills, spills, chills and thrills come together in this fascinating storyline and gripping plot for one wild ride. Dealing with all the trials and tribulations, ups and downs, propel this baby to life skillfully. Scenes, characters, location and details are so realistic I had no trouble interpreting each scenario as they play out right before my eyes. Twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few bumps and bruises bring this baby together flawlessly. Awesome job Atom, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
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