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This story relives the events of Rise of the Phoenix from two other Cole & Peter Blackbourne.Cole Blackbourne: the smartass, violent, and crude jokester with no filter. Cole is the playboy of the Blackbourne brothers. The only thing he dislikes more than mortals are witches. So, it doesn't help when one particular dark-skinned, pure-hearted, animal-loving witch who values all life completely consumes his mind to the point of obsession. Ava is slowly getting under his skin. Everything about her irks him. To Cole, she's too innocent and pure and he desperately wants to corrupt her. But Ava has secrets of her own. He's damaged. She's scarred. Sometimes healing comes from the most unlikely places.Peter Blackbourne: from sweet, adorable toddler to moody, angry teenager overnight. Thanks to a blood bond gone horribly wrong, the 300-year-old vampire is not only back to his self-destructive mental state but confined to a 19-year-old body that he has no idea how to navigate. As he tries to rediscover a world he hates, Peter soon learns from two others that sexuality is fluid for a vampire. But do they just make his dick throb or is there something more?This book has STRONG HOMOEROTIC scenes.***This is another perspective of the SEVENTH book in the multi-genre, reverse-harem erotic thriller Marvelous 3 Saga. Take a ride with Smauggy on this roller-coaster journey and visit her website at SMAUGGY.COM for a full cinematic experience complete with a trailer, casting and soundtrack.This saga can be read in any series order but the below is Sons of the Elite > NOLA Witches > Anarchists > Death Do Us PartIf you're reading The Marvelous 3 Saga in its entirety, the order is as Damaged > Stuck in the Middle > Man's Weakness > Family Ties > 4Play > Hackers with(out) Remorse > Rise of the Phoenix > Untamed > Rogue Gone Ravage > The Unsettling > The Reckoning
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593 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2020
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April 11, 2022
First, I would like to say that I really loved this series. I loved Ava and Cole. I felt their love through the pages and how strong Ava was and how fiercely she cared for Cole.
I was so excited to read Peters story and I couldn't wait to see how Sasha and Jeremy would fit into this series. Unfortunately it was a huge let down. I couldn't connect with Sasha and her "wokeness" in almost every conversation. It was like reading about a caricature off a show called woke-ish. Half the time she was wrong and the other half, she used it as a defense mechanism. I just didn't find it funny to call people you love colonizers...? Huh?
It was also disappointing that we get no real backstory about how Sasha and Jeremy feelings developed. People don't start shagging your best friend w/o prior physical attraction.. did Sasha ever see herself with Jeremy? Was she secreatly in love him or at least physically attracted to him prior. I just don't see how they're IN love with eachother and how Jeremy is bi but hasn't ever been with any other women or thought of girls that way. Its
not like Owen character (from the hacker series), where his character is developed and you know he really love Tiana and is confident in his sexuality. The immaturity level was through the roof in this book....
Also Jeremy trying to force his mom to start a relationship with her other kids is so wild (she needs therapy before she goes and accidentally does more damage then good).
This is why YA books arnt my favorite but I thought since they are in college....
The author should have waited on Peters story and he got more time enjoying adulthood before diving into a relationship with two teenagers... It was unrealistic and felt forced, which failed to deliver a true love story.
This would have been a DNF if Ava and Coles story wasn't part of this. Also most of this book was recap which was so annoying so I have to take a break from this series to see if I actually want to finish it. This is all on Kindle Unlimited.
I was so excited to read Peters story and I couldn't wait to see how Sasha and Jeremy would fit into this series. Unfortunately it was a huge let down. I couldn't connect with Sasha and her "wokeness" in almost every conversation. It was like reading about a caricature off a show called woke-ish. Half the time she was wrong and the other half, she used it as a defense mechanism. I just didn't find it funny to call people you love colonizers...? Huh?
It was also disappointing that we get no real backstory about how Sasha and Jeremy feelings developed. People don't start shagging your best friend w/o prior physical attraction.. did Sasha ever see herself with Jeremy? Was she secreatly in love him or at least physically attracted to him prior. I just don't see how they're IN love with eachother and how Jeremy is bi but hasn't ever been with any other women or thought of girls that way. Its
not like Owen character (from the hacker series), where his character is developed and you know he really love Tiana and is confident in his sexuality. The immaturity level was through the roof in this book....
Also Jeremy trying to force his mom to start a relationship with her other kids is so wild (she needs therapy before she goes and accidentally does more damage then good).
This is why YA books arnt my favorite but I thought since they are in college....
The author should have waited on Peters story and he got more time enjoying adulthood before diving into a relationship with two teenagers... It was unrealistic and felt forced, which failed to deliver a true love story.
This would have been a DNF if Ava and Coles story wasn't part of this. Also most of this book was recap which was so annoying so I have to take a break from this series to see if I actually want to finish it. This is all on Kindle Unlimited.
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November 10, 2022
Decently good
Out of all the books this was my least favorite, which for some reason I expected going in. It wasn't bad but it was great either it was a decently good book. I also think I've read so much romance that it's not the same anymore like I skip over scenes now so that's a factor. I expected more from the throuple. It is a fantasy of mine MMF and idk I wanted MORE I just don't know how so. It was interesting but it didn't fully draw me in🙌🏾 this book felt more or so like a filler piece. In the grand scheme it was unneeded but it did give further backstory to 2 characters. I think the reason I had trouble with Peter is because he was a child in several books. I still recommend this book and can recognize that me being burnt on romance is what mad it a 5/10 whereas if I I was fully into it'd maybe a 7/10
Out of all the books this was my least favorite, which for some reason I expected going in. It wasn't bad but it was great either it was a decently good book. I also think I've read so much romance that it's not the same anymore like I skip over scenes now so that's a factor. I expected more from the throuple. It is a fantasy of mine MMF and idk I wanted MORE I just don't know how so. It was interesting but it didn't fully draw me in🙌🏾 this book felt more or so like a filler piece. In the grand scheme it was unneeded but it did give further backstory to 2 characters. I think the reason I had trouble with Peter is because he was a child in several books. I still recommend this book and can recognize that me being burnt on romance is what mad it a 5/10 whereas if I I was fully into it'd maybe a 7/10
November 16, 2021
Untamed
Off the charts with personalities
Peter evolving along with Jeremy & Sasha
Cole still Cole & Ava adjusting (trying to tame….HA)
Kiara’s willing to fight to keep hers (Alex, Leo & baby)
Jackson (jury still out TRUSTED/NOT TRUSTED)
Elijah (acclimating to fatherhood from infantry)
Nick (taking it all in stride Nickolai, Elijah, Marshala)
Will the Oracle cause more mayhem?
Unknown Are Adding Up
Will living together create harmony or disaster?
Off the charts with personalities
Peter evolving along with Jeremy & Sasha
Cole still Cole & Ava adjusting (trying to tame….HA)
Kiara’s willing to fight to keep hers (Alex, Leo & baby)
Jackson (jury still out TRUSTED/NOT TRUSTED)
Elijah (acclimating to fatherhood from infantry)
Nick (taking it all in stride Nickolai, Elijah, Marshala)
Will the Oracle cause more mayhem?
Unknown Are Adding Up
Will living together create harmony or disaster?
June 5, 2021
Queen Smauggy knows how to entertain!
So happy i discovered Smauggy! Finally, a black queen author with excellent story telling skills with characters i want to read about, characters that i wanted to see in paranormal novels whose stories are well developed and not cheapened. On to the next read of my new favorite author!
So happy i discovered Smauggy! Finally, a black queen author with excellent story telling skills with characters i want to read about, characters that i wanted to see in paranormal novels whose stories are well developed and not cheapened. On to the next read of my new favorite author!
December 19, 2021
This book is amazingly weird the characters are lovable possessive sexy aggressive psychopaths that fall in love with an amazing beautiful too good for them woman. This story makes you wonder if a situation like this could happen in another universe or in another lifetime or is it happening now. Mythical love stories
October 7, 2022
I love all of Smauggy's books but this one just hit in all the right places. I love her multiple point of views where you get a little insight into all the different relationships. Cole and Ava's story in this one had soo much tension and it was amazing. The overarching story is getting so intriguing I cannot wait to see what's going to happen.
September 14, 2020
Untamed, indeed!
I could not put this book down. I loved the entire story. Peter was everything! I loved his acquiesce of his mortal mates. Cole! That man loving and living for woman. Fantastic story 👏 😍🥰🤭💞
I could not put this book down. I loved the entire story. Peter was everything! I loved his acquiesce of his mortal mates. Cole! That man loving and living for woman. Fantastic story 👏 😍🥰🤭💞
September 25, 2020
Not my fav sadly this one was just ok I couldn’t really connect with Sasha she was kind of annoying and her relationship with the Jeremy and Peter felt rushed. I loved Cole and Avas story!
October 6, 2020
3.5 stars
Not as good as the other NOLA stories, but a decent read
Not as good as the other NOLA stories, but a decent read
March 30, 2021
Book 3
I recommend reading book 1 and 2 to fully understand all the characters. Great add on to the series ! Can’t wait to read more!
I recommend reading book 1 and 2 to fully understand all the characters. Great add on to the series ! Can’t wait to read more!
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January 12, 2025
Book 3 and 8
This is book 3 of the NOLA Witches arc but book 8 of the 12 book Marvelous Three Saga. In this book, the events of NOLA Witches book 2 are retold from the perspective of different supporting characters - Ava, Cole, and Peter.
Pro: It isn’t a direct retelling, as the events from NOLA Witches book 2 are only mentioned. The audience gets whole new storylines of supporting characters. It is refreshing in that sense.
Con: Smauggy continues to struggle with defining character point of view changes, as well as scene changes. One paragraph could be from Ava’s POV in a scene with Rhea and the very next paragraph is a scene of Sasha with Elijah and Alexander.
This arc (as well as the Hacker arc) are better written than the Sons of The Elite arc.
Note: I struggled to find a reading order but I think it is Damaged > Stuck in the Middle > Man's Weakness > Family Ties > 4Play > Hackers with(out) Remorse > Rise of the Phoenix > Untamed > Rogue Gone Ravage > The Unsettling > The Reckoning
This is book 3 of the NOLA Witches arc but book 8 of the 12 book Marvelous Three Saga. In this book, the events of NOLA Witches book 2 are retold from the perspective of different supporting characters - Ava, Cole, and Peter.
Pro: It isn’t a direct retelling, as the events from NOLA Witches book 2 are only mentioned. The audience gets whole new storylines of supporting characters. It is refreshing in that sense.
Con: Smauggy continues to struggle with defining character point of view changes, as well as scene changes. One paragraph could be from Ava’s POV in a scene with Rhea and the very next paragraph is a scene of Sasha with Elijah and Alexander.
This arc (as well as the Hacker arc) are better written than the Sons of The Elite arc.
Note: I struggled to find a reading order but I think it is Damaged > Stuck in the Middle > Man's Weakness > Family Ties > 4Play > Hackers with(out) Remorse > Rise of the Phoenix > Untamed > Rogue Gone Ravage > The Unsettling > The Reckoning
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